Name: Aiden Whitlock
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Rank: Prisoner of War.
Appearance: Him
Skills:
+ Adept with all types of weaponry, but is truly a beast to behold when using any of the weapons of his homeland. These include the dual daggers he was given back after stepping forth to meet the King’s challenge, but he is also masterful with spears and bolas, which are the three traditional weapons of the small kingdom he
once belonged too.
+ Due to the harshness of his homeland and the rigors of military service, Aiden is in fantastic shape, boasting agility and endurance of someone half his size, with the strength and tolerance of someone twice so. Takes a lot for him to be exhausted or taxed, so physical challenges will be a bit easier for him.
+ Life in the secluded mountains called for the inhabitants to learn how best to traverse the area, as well as track/forage game/food. This upbringing has made Aiden an adept hunter, with great perception for understanding what’s around him. Basically really good spatial awareness.
Weaknesses:
+ Bloodwrath – Though some may consider this a strength, Aiden shares the fatal flaw that lead to his kingdom’s demise. With their hardy lifestyle, his people were extremely prideful and stubborn, especially on the battlefield and even more so against the armies of Alush, which they deemed pompous and weak. While his people are recognized for their battlefield prowess, this losing one’s self in the midst of a fight caused extreme tunnel vision, leading for mistakes to be made and in the case of his kingdom, death.
+ Not trusting of citizens of Alush, especially the nobles and commoners, the latter being the ones he places most of his contempt for. This is because in his culture, the castes were a lot more fluid, so political issues received just as much weight coming from the commoners as it did from the lords. So the expansion of Alush is mainly due to the people, rather than the King’s wishes.
Personality: Thanks in no small part to his upbringing and his life as a soldier for the small mountain kingdom he hailed from, Aiden has grown quite the ol’ chip on his shoulder. This makes him come off rather aggressive and arrogant, though he is by no means stupid or thick, rather he uses this forwardness to his advantage as it often overwhelms those of a weaker constitution. However, he is not some heartless barbarian from some bygone age, as he does have a soft spot for those who are dumped on by society. This is mostly directed towards other PoW’s, as well as the poor of Alush, though depending on a person’s situation it is quite possible for him to even look out for a commoner or noble. Though he of course must overcome his initial disgust first. Can be seen as devilish or monstrous when he gets amped up.
Biography:
Growing up in the remote and mountainous kingdom of Krag, Aiden found himself as the average citizen, spending his days hunting and gathering to support their small lands. However, at the ripe age of 18, he became part of Krag’s militia, a small army that numbered around 600 men. This was due to the sudden conquest that the newly crowned King of Alush spurned forth, engulfing all the small fiefdoms, townships, and rival kingdoms in stunning speed. Once the armies reached the mountainous lands of the Krag, Aiden’s people fought ferociously, taking down several men for every one they lost. Though they were soon overwhelmed by the might and numbers of the Alush military, their warrior spirit would become popular tales around the many taverns and campfires of Alush. The King’s generals realized the risk of leaving such a devastating kingdom, as small as it was, standing to become a thorn in Alush’s side. So they destroyed the small kingdom, leaving the land itself scorched and bare, forcing those who survived to integrate into Alush. However, all surviving soldiers of the Krag were taken back to the Capitol, where they became prisoners of war.
With the news of the King’s decree of immense rewards for those that pass his challenges, Aiden quickly gave word to his guards that he wished to take them on. Being that they were open to all, he was allowed to leave his shackles behind, putting his life now back in his own hands for whether he succeeds in the trials to come or ends up dead like the majority of his former kinsmen. He dreams of attaining the power and influence to return to his homeland, hoping to somehow be able to return home again. Even if he has to make it himself.
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Rank: Prisoner of War.
Appearance: Him
Skills:
+ Adept with all types of weaponry, but is truly a beast to behold when using any of the weapons of his homeland. These include the dual daggers he was given back after stepping forth to meet the King’s challenge, but he is also masterful with spears and bolas, which are the three traditional weapons of the small kingdom he
once belonged too.
+ Due to the harshness of his homeland and the rigors of military service, Aiden is in fantastic shape, boasting agility and endurance of someone half his size, with the strength and tolerance of someone twice so. Takes a lot for him to be exhausted or taxed, so physical challenges will be a bit easier for him.
+ Life in the secluded mountains called for the inhabitants to learn how best to traverse the area, as well as track/forage game/food. This upbringing has made Aiden an adept hunter, with great perception for understanding what’s around him. Basically really good spatial awareness.
Weaknesses:
+ Bloodwrath – Though some may consider this a strength, Aiden shares the fatal flaw that lead to his kingdom’s demise. With their hardy lifestyle, his people were extremely prideful and stubborn, especially on the battlefield and even more so against the armies of Alush, which they deemed pompous and weak. While his people are recognized for their battlefield prowess, this losing one’s self in the midst of a fight caused extreme tunnel vision, leading for mistakes to be made and in the case of his kingdom, death.
+ Not trusting of citizens of Alush, especially the nobles and commoners, the latter being the ones he places most of his contempt for. This is because in his culture, the castes were a lot more fluid, so political issues received just as much weight coming from the commoners as it did from the lords. So the expansion of Alush is mainly due to the people, rather than the King’s wishes.
Personality: Thanks in no small part to his upbringing and his life as a soldier for the small mountain kingdom he hailed from, Aiden has grown quite the ol’ chip on his shoulder. This makes him come off rather aggressive and arrogant, though he is by no means stupid or thick, rather he uses this forwardness to his advantage as it often overwhelms those of a weaker constitution. However, he is not some heartless barbarian from some bygone age, as he does have a soft spot for those who are dumped on by society. This is mostly directed towards other PoW’s, as well as the poor of Alush, though depending on a person’s situation it is quite possible for him to even look out for a commoner or noble. Though he of course must overcome his initial disgust first. Can be seen as devilish or monstrous when he gets amped up.
Biography:
Growing up in the remote and mountainous kingdom of Krag, Aiden found himself as the average citizen, spending his days hunting and gathering to support their small lands. However, at the ripe age of 18, he became part of Krag’s militia, a small army that numbered around 600 men. This was due to the sudden conquest that the newly crowned King of Alush spurned forth, engulfing all the small fiefdoms, townships, and rival kingdoms in stunning speed. Once the armies reached the mountainous lands of the Krag, Aiden’s people fought ferociously, taking down several men for every one they lost. Though they were soon overwhelmed by the might and numbers of the Alush military, their warrior spirit would become popular tales around the many taverns and campfires of Alush. The King’s generals realized the risk of leaving such a devastating kingdom, as small as it was, standing to become a thorn in Alush’s side. So they destroyed the small kingdom, leaving the land itself scorched and bare, forcing those who survived to integrate into Alush. However, all surviving soldiers of the Krag were taken back to the Capitol, where they became prisoners of war.
With the news of the King’s decree of immense rewards for those that pass his challenges, Aiden quickly gave word to his guards that he wished to take them on. Being that they were open to all, he was allowed to leave his shackles behind, putting his life now back in his own hands for whether he succeeds in the trials to come or ends up dead like the majority of his former kinsmen. He dreams of attaining the power and influence to return to his homeland, hoping to somehow be able to return home again. Even if he has to make it himself.