Rukh Francois

Rukh Francois is first lieutenant of the Gateneath town guard and militia. He was originally in the running to become Captain, but his former rival and now good friend Moarax Elzarr took the position.
== History ==
=== Early Life ===
Rukh Francois was born of loyalists to the Barony of Uliman in the city of Entolas. His parents could do little to afford keeping him in the capital and he was sent to stay with his cousins, the Avirad family, in the town of Gateneath. His relationship with his birth family was estranged and he wasn't well-loved by the Avirads, either. When he was old enough, he took on a job working as a guardsman. He had very little training, but was very quick to rise to any occasion and was a quick learner. The Captain of the Watch, Eadmer Dunstanov, saw potential in in him and he rose in the ranks. He formed a friendly rivalry with Moarax Elvarr and when the time came for Dunstanov to retire, it was between these two to determine who would become the next captain. Moarax won the position, but elevated Rukh to First Lieutenant.
A year later, word of Entolas being sacked came to Gateneath. Many felt Rukh would rush off to join the war effort and fight against the Denisatvan forces. He instead elected to remain in Gateneath, not really knowing much of his family or being concerned about their well-being. Instead, he devouted himself to duty in the guard of Gateneath. 
=== Current ===
Rukh is Moarax's most trusted ally. He recently accompanied the Matriarch, Evangeline Boivin, and her entourage out of town to find the Knight Errant Sir Davolio Masgoth and his squire Valor Zarkanan. He guarded the Matriarch and her company while guardsman Jonah Kez recovered Valor and reported Sir Masgoth was outnumbered twelve to one. Rukh insisted they retreat and the Matriarch headed his words and they took Valor to the Temple of Life to be looked over by Summer Nalrick. 
The next day, he served as lead guard in the Keep's Grand Hall, protecting the Matriarch and her honored guests from the Monastery of Ir Morag.
== Trivia ==
Rukh Francois was developed as an NPC with assistance from Chris C "ChrismanTheGreat" to be featured in the Resistance at the Threshold story arc.