Derik is easy going, curious by nature and enjoys exploring, meeting new people and learning about new lands. Get on his bad side and you are will quickly learn that he is deadly and determined when needed and highly skilled with the blade. He is particular about his appearance, cleanliness and the maintenance of his equipment, typical of a soldier.
Unlike other Paladins, who are part of formal Paladin Orders, Derik does not preach and interfere in the activities of others, unless evil, preferring the diplomatic approach, gently nudging those in the right direction and leading by example, which he finds most effective.
Derik is the second born son of Cheliaxian Noble Family. He has been trained in all manner of arms since childhood, though he prefers weapons which allow him to take advantage of his size and strength, as he was raised to be a Hell Knight.
He squired with the Hell Knights as per his parents wishes where he honed his combat prowess, learned about battle strategies and tactics. In spite of showing great potential he left before becoming a Hell Knight as he did not have the desire or ruthlessness to perform the duties of a Hell Knight and was turned out by his family.
He wandered from town to town, hired to guard caravans from time to time, praying to Iomedae every day for forgiveness for what he realised were the atrocities he had committed. As he wandered he would inevitably find those in need of protection and assistance, which he gladly provided.
He was eventually hired by an honourable mercenary company as a junior officer, when they learned of his training. His work inevitably took him to those places where people were most in need of aid. He found himself naturally drawn to where he was needed, being able to sense the goodness and evil in those around him and was knighted for his deeds.
Eventually his calling grew so strong that he was forced to part ways with his company and journeys where Iomedae guides him as her Paladin.
