I'm starting a new Kitsune PC as a cavalier, Order of the Lion, and planning to make him a bit like Disney's Robin Hood.
Is there any NPC king on Golarion with a similar story to King Richard the Lionheart (away on a crusade while his brother usurps power and rules unjustly)?
I want to have the character be loyal to the true king and his subjects, but not to the illegitimate authority of the interim ruler(s).
I also plan to take the standard bearer archetype, which gives the banner feature at 1st level and saves mount for 5th level. I may skip the mount entirely for a while and take some levels in ranger (picture a badger companion named Tuck or a bear named Little John or a favored enemy that includes wolves/sheriffs).
Faction will be Andoran, and traits will add some class skills not normally allowed for cavaliers, to make use of increased DEX and CHA.
Basically a rallying figure with teamwork feats, some deception capabilities and skill with a bow. And the ability to challenge and embarrass unjust leaders/opponents.
Any help with a sovereign that fits the campaign setting and the PC concept would be appreciated. If there isn't a good analog, I could always have the PC be deluded into thinking there really is a King Richard he is fighting for, away on some crusade and unknown to everyone else (the other PCs, NPCs and the current local authorities).