Qeryk Hopiar

== Appearance and Character ==
Qeryk stands proud, with curly, dark orange hair pushed to the side. He has deep blue eyes and a stern look about him from time to time, though he remains a awkward man to most. While he possesses a skinny build, Qeryk is much stronger than he initially appears and has rather broad shoulders. He is more comfortable in armor than out of it, and he mostly dresses in the red and blue of his house. A worn, black cape is almost always donned by Qeryk, pinned with a clasp shaped like a Nightingale.
A charming but serious man, Qeryk believes in trying to uphold the vows of knighthood, though it is an ongoing struggle. He finds it easy to make friends, though he trusts few, and the smallfolk of the Runic Midlands enjoy watching his skills with sword and lance. Qeryk has been known to play to the crowd during tournaments and lives for the thrill of competition and the rush of combat.
Born in 1,322 AC as the firstborn son of Lord Markas Hopiar, Qeryk was raised to be a model knight and lord. Not sparing his child any luxuries outside of what was needed, his father raised him to be a just and proud man, and Qeryk took to his training with weapons very easily. He also learned to ride a mount well and showed great aptitude for jousting from an early age, enjoying the thrill and competition. A charismatic if dry youth, Qeryk learned that respect and loyalty is earned and must be protected and he always strove to do his best to be a good role model for anyone younger than him, including his younger siblings.
In 1,335 AC, Qeryk was sent to Srille, the seat of House Opunia to serve as a squire. It was here that he continued to hone his abilities and truly learned how to be a fair, but strong man under the guidance of Lord Saloman Opunia. Absorbing all the information he could during these years, Qeryk made a multitude of companions and friends. Known to be quite skilled with a sword, he could often be found working on his swordplay or riding whenever he had free time. He dreamed of being the champion of tournaments and winning over fair maidens, and made sure to be as chivalrous as he could be to those at Srille.
After many years of service, Qeryk was knighted in 1,343 AC for his abilities by Lord Grandison. Heading home to Ingving, he proceeded to serve his father, family and lands in any way he could find, earning the respect and hearts of his people, who were thankful for his strong but fair attitude. Riding in a few tournaments, Qeryk captivated the smallfolk and performed well, though he had not yet won anything major.