Barrian Vass

== Appearance and Character ==
Squiring for his uncle during the Defiance at the age of one-and-four, he showed skill in hand-to-hand combat already when he was a mere child. He gained his first signs of renown when he was placed at the command of a destructive siege that wiped out House Tarj. Since then he has had the reputation of a determined soldier, and when he protects his house, the Rowan has been anxious to see the effects his bold nature could have on the Stormcrown past the burning of his face by Dovan Rowan in the War of Three Dragons.
He possesses the iconic orange hair of a Vass and an unusually light shade of blue-green eyes. Barrian has always had an athletic build, boosted by his frequent training in swordfighting and riding. His face is slender and his chin shapely, a kind of face that all the girls seemed to like before the large burn mark. On the right-hand side of his face there is a small scar above his lip, crossing his cheek. His posture is lax and calm, telling of the man's confidence and arrogance. His expression is often smug, silently judging almost anyone he looks at. He prefers to wear fine, leather doublets of the latest northern fashion. When on campaign, he wears a full set of shining red steel armor with a large, black cloak and a male full-grown lion's skin on his right shoulder which he got from his mother.
Barrian often comes across as arrogant, angry and condescending. He is a born warrior, who feels most alive when fighting or making love to a woman. A member of one of the wealthiest minor families in Saerial and the son of a refined gentleman, he has also learned the art of socializing and court behavior. He has a taste for extravagance and showing off his wealth and power to others. Barrian is considered lazy and almost childish by many, as he abhors any hard labor; both physical and mental. He is only interested in things that he cares about; sophisticated revelling, strategical thinking and extreme combat. While he sees the benefits behind the things he finds unpleasant and tiring work, like court intrigue and intelligence, he prefers to leave the management of such things to others.
In the year 1,336 A.C. he was at a war camp fighting against Glacerr soldiers in war when Davon Rowan came up with Rowan forces and stood off with Barrian, they shared words and then proceeded to share blows back and forth before his face was driven into hot coals and held there as he was screaming until a General of the Bayeri family threw Dovan away from him and sent him back to Penrith. Zarin Utrilia tended to his facial burns, and ever since Barrian Vass has desired revenge against not only Dovan but the Rowan family and his young wife.