Kodan wanted to be a knight for as long as he can remember. The shinning armor, the emblazoned shield, and mighty arms. It was in Kodan's blood, as his Father was a knigth and his father before him, and it seemed destined for Kodan to take up the knighthood.
Fate, or darker powers, had other plans. Evidence was found that Kodan's Father was conspiring with Talingarde's enemies. He was convicted of high treason and brought to justice by Sir Balin of Karfeld. Kodan never forgot Balin's last words to his father.
“Mitra may forgive you yet for your lies. Talingarde will not.” If only you could get a chance at revenge!
Kodan has harbored vengeance since that day. Each nignt he prayed for a chance to avenge his father; vengeance against the Knights, vengeance against the Royal Family, and vengeance against Sir Balin or Karfeld. In secret he learned the way of the sword, while building connections with those hidden enemies of Talingarde. It was through these contacts that he first learned of the other gods, and Asmodeus. The promise of a new Order and the downfall of Sir Balin, Kodan eagerly joined their ranks.
Part of a group sent to desecrate a temple of Mitra, Kodan was captured in the act and found guilty of Heresy. As he sits in Branderscar Prison, he sulks in hsi cell. Not becasue of his impending burning, but because his quest for vengeance is over. He prays to Asmodeus for one last chance to avenge his father.