Ruanmark is a Northern coastal nation. It boasts tall, snow capped, mineral rich mountains. These mountains are forest coated, and steep, hiding fish rich fiords, and narrow valleys where farmers plant their megre crops.
Rich in iron, Ruanmark turned to raiding to augment the local economy. This worked at first, the Southern nations were caught by surprize. All good things must end however, The Ruanmark kingdom was forced to accept a peace accord when threatened by a combined invasion of the Southern countries. The Southern kingdoms were reluctant to actually invade Ruanmark so it remains an independent state.
Today Ruanmarks primary export is mercenaries. The Southern kingdoms find that they need skilled soldiers for their endless border wars, and power pushes.
Raikdar is third in line for the throne of Ruanmark, and he does not like it. His Uncle Thorviig is King. Thorviig has a son, Kolviig, so the line of succession is clear. Kolviig does not fancy any sort of competition for his future throne though. Raikdar has dodged assassins in the past. To avoid this lethal attention, Raikdar has left his home. He wanders, never staying too long in one place; making his coin at the card tables.
Appearance and personality:
Raikdar has light tanned skin and expressive dark-blue eyes. His white-blond hair is cut medium length. Raikdar's face is unremarkable, perhaps slightly narrow, but due to a childhood misadventure (rolling down a hill in a barrel), his nose is crooked.
Raikdar wears a chainshirt of blackened steel, polished to a high sheen. Likewise, his boots and other leather gear are of highly polished black. He wears a brown wool shirt under his armor, and under that a white linen undershirt. Raikdar's trousers are of sturdy green wool. He wears a hooded cape of black wool. Raikdar typically only wears the hood if it is raining, or the like.
Raikdar is tall and muscular.
Height: 6' Weight: 182 lbs
Raikdar is quiet, and watchful. He is patient and thoughtful, calculating and somewhat cold. He lives day to day, basic survival is his first concern.
