Arrik Tovainen

Arrik, like his younger brother, Markku, is a former noble from Torlund. He is several years older than his brother, born the 20th of Tenmow, 6708. He is tall, just over 6 feet, with sandy brown hair and bright green eyes that almost seem to sparkle when he is excited. He has a muscular build from his active childhood, always the more athletic of the two siblings growing up. Then, after the family moved to Bluelog, it grew more defined as he worked on and helped out at his parents' farm.
Arrik and Markku were close as children and would often spend hours running through the fields and groves of their parents' estate, when they weren't busy with tutors, at least, learning how to become good Torlundian aristocrats and nobles when they grew up. Arrik was protective of his younger brother and would often put himself at risk to keep Markku safe, climbing trees to recover a lost toy, for example. From a young age, Arrik was quick to joke and smile and would happily engage in banter with his friends, his brother, and anyone else who would put up with him for long enough.
Once he was old enough to notice and take interest in girls, Arrik became something of a flirt, attracting the attentions of a variety of young women with his good looks and easy charm. None of his relationships were ever very serious and he stayed friendly and on good terms with his many former paramours.
In 6727, the Tovainens were forced to flee the country following the fall of the Lancoves and the sudden coup that placed King Kal of Hercalos in power. These events caused Arrik's demeanor to change and he became much more serious. He seemed especially affected when he thought he had lost Markku during the incident in Oakentear and was overwhelmed with relief when Heigel helped reunite him with his brother many weeks later.
When the family eventually settled in Bluelog, Arrik helped out for a time on his parents' farm before falling in love with a local girl, Cinnia. The two married and moved into a house in the city where they happily awaited the birth of their first child. However, the young couple was attacked by the smoke monster that plagued the town with violence and terrible dreams and the trauma caused Cinnia to miscarry. 
When Markku returned to town upon hearing news of Lors and Moira's disappearance, his relationship with his brother was strained and difficult, as Arrik held Markku somewhat responsible for running off to other cities for adventure, leaving his family unprotected when they needed him most. As the Lucid Dreamers defeated Quibeck and found a way to end the afflicting dreams, and as Markku made a point to visit his brother often during his time back home, their relationship has improved but some unavoidable tension still remains.
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