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[COLOR=#add8e6][B]Name:[/B][/COLOR] Emil Erran.
[B][COLOR=#add8e6]Age:[/COLOR][/B] 18
 
[B][COLOR=#add8e6]Personality:[/COLOR][/B]
warm and kind-hearted, Emil is a soft spoken young squire with a strong sense of morality and justice. This level headed squire tries his best to stay brave and rational in the face of hardship and adversity, despite his inexperience. Honest and trustworthy, Emil is compassionate and kind, if a little shy and under-spoken. Loyal to a fault, Emil is more than willing to risk himself for the sake of others, and goes to great lengths to defend his loved ones. A very down to earth and grounded individual, Emil's calm and positive demeanor, while bordering on naivety bolsters the spirits of those around him.

[B][COLOR=#add8e6]Backstory:[/COLOR][/B]
Emil, youngest son of the Erran family, comes from a long line of Edessan Knights. Emil, like the rest of his brothers were introduced to the lifestyle of a knight at a young age, and were immersed in their culture from the moment he could walk. The son of a Edessan Knight and his wife, Emil and his brothers were well educated at a young age and were taught manners as well as basic martial skills and knowledges as children. Throughout their childhood, Emil and his brothers would often venture into the town to play with other children. Emil made friends easily, and was known for his gentle and sensitive demeanor, while the rest of his brothers were respected for their various other qualities.

As they Erran children grew older, they were trained in the ways of various weapons, such as the spear and sword, and were trained in horsemanship and riding. After his seventh birthday, Emil was apprenticed to another noble family to serve as a Page, where he would begin to further refine horsemanship and swordsmanship as well as learn the intricacies of reading and writing. A naturally perceptive and intelligent child, Emil was treated well by his host family, and learned much under their tutelage. 

The Knights of Edessa, or the Edessan Knights as many know them as. These knights are tasked with serving and protecting the people of Edessa. These stalwart warriors are well known for both their valor and martial skill, despite their relatively small numbers. Every male member of the Erran family had been an Edessan Knight at one point in their life. Emil's brother is among the famed members of the Edessan Knights, and one of the King's  personal guards. Each of Emil's brothers has already entered service in the order.

As he turned 14, he became squire to a famed Edessan Knight, where he furthered his training, continuing his work on bladesmanship and horsemanship, as well as learning archery, music, speech, and skills befitting a young knight. Here he learned how to take care of, and maintain armor, how to tend horses and treat wounds. The next several years were difficult, his knight was fair, but strict, and offered him nothing but the most difficult challenges to face.

Now a fresh 18 years old, Emil's journey to become a full fledged knight of Edessan has been cut short by the war. With his lord having sent Emil away with the other youth of the city, Emil is one of the oldest of the youths to leave, and like many of the other older children, has supplemented the sparse number of caravan guards with his own skills.
 
[COLOR=#add8e6][B]Skills and Abilities:[/B][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#add8e6][B]Adept Swordsmanship - [/B][/COLOR] As a squire, and the son of a Knight, Emil has received martial training in various fields, he is capable with many weapons, but shows the most promise with a sword.
[COLOR=#add8e6][B]Journeyman Spearmanship - [/B][/COLOR] Along with his swordsmanship, Emil has received training with the spear and lance, though it is clear he shows a preference to the sword.
[COLOR=#add8e6][B]Novice Archery - [/B][/COLOR] Alongside his other martial skills, Emil has also been briefly trained in the use of the bow and arrow. 
[COLOR=#add8e6][B]Journeyman Horseback Riding- [/B][/COLOR] As a knight in training, Emil is trained on how to ride a horse, fight from a horse, and take care of a horse.
[COLOR=#add8e6][B]Trained Armor use - [/B][/COLOR] Years of training have taught Emil how to quickly don and remove plate armor, and can thus move with more dexterity and quickness than one without training would be able to. He is also well versed on the care of plate armor.
[COLOR=#add8e6][B]Trained Shield use - [/B][/COLOR] Several years of training has shown Emil how to properly brace and use a shield to block and deflect blows.
[COLOR=#add8e6][B]Novice Cooking - [/B][/COLOR] 'Cooking' would be a bit of a stretch, Emil is capable of preparing meat and raw food to an edible state without causing sickness.
[COLOR=#add8e6][B]Novice Lute playing - [/B][/COLOR] The way of the arts, poetry, and writing are often emphasized amongst members of the upper classes, music is especially appreciated throughout Edessa. Emil has picked up a tune or two on the lute in his free time.
 
[B][COLOR=#add8e6]Equipment:[/COLOR][/B]

[COLOR=#add8e6]Father's Sword, Worn.[/COLOR] - An old sword used by Emil's father. Though it is worn and has seen its fair share of use, it remains a balanced and capable weapon nonetheless.
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[COLOR=#add8e6]Edessan Half Plate.[/COLOR] - a cut down suit of plate armor utilized by Edessan knights and soldiers. Plates protect major parts of the body, while the rest is backed with tough leather under a tunic.
[COLOR=#add8e6]Roark, Horse.[/COLOR] -  A well bred brown horse named Roark ridden by Emil.

In his knapsack, Emil carries a few supplies, some dried rations, flint and steel, and a few other survival items.
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