Brandon Valnik

### Background and upbringing

Brandon Valnik joined the server in November 2021. Brandon was born into an average sized mining village, and due to this he developed a hatred of mining because it was all he did for years. He hated his life at the village, but he found pleasure in fighting. He often got into fights with much bigger and stronger men, yet Brandon always seemed to come out on top. He was notorious for picking fights with even the best of soldiers, and surprisingly enough, he almost always won. One day when he was allowed outside of the town for one week as a gift from his parents, and in Brandon fashion, he booked it, and ran far away. He often came in contact with merchants and travelers and robbed their items with a group of other people his age he found on his travels. They saw him as their leader, and so the group was named Valnik Bandits. And so they continued, banditing everyone they came across. Eventually, the group came across another like theirs, although they were not friendly. The other group suddenly attacked, murdering all of Brandon's group, and severely injuring him. The only thing he remembered is a single name "Alcot". Thankfully, he was found by a patrol of soldiers, who took him back to base, and patched him the best they could. Miraculously, he lived, and was faced with a decision. Either the soldiers would ship him back to his hometown, or he could join their ranks. The decision was easy for him, as he so dreaded going back into the mines. He was trained as a soldier, and went with the soldiers on daily tasks such as patrolling the walls, making swords, and of course more training. He was friendly with everyone, and for the first time since being with his old bandit group, he felt at home. Although, he never forgot his rage to find, and murder this Alcot for killing his friends. One brisk morning, as he was getting out of bed, he heard cries of alarm throughout the camp. He rushed out of bed, looked around, and saw a large battle going on, between his fellow soldiers, and what looked to be bandits, all in black armor. He rushed to put on his armor and join the fight, quickly cutting down two enemies with quick stabs to the neck and torso. Although the soldiers put up a valiant fight, there were just too many outlaws, and one by one, they were cut down. Eventually, Brandon was the last one left, surrounded by dozens of enemy soldiers. Out of the crowd, another one steps out, yet this one is different, wearing white armor, instead of black like his counterparts. "I thought you were dead.", he says. "No matter." You will be this time." Brandon knows this must be Alcot, but before he can say anything, a sword is thrust straight into his chest. He blacks out, and hours later when he awakes, he finds himself back in his hometown. No one knows how he got there, as he was found half-dead right outside the gates. Much to his parents dismay, as soon as he was healed, he went back outside town, hunting mercifully for Alcot, wanting revenge. Although, he still loots every single traveler and merchant he sees, as a way to fuel his anger and frustration. He currently resides in the nation of Alda.

### Personality and Qualities

Brandon has always been arrogant, and he never shies away from a fight, even when he is outnumbered. He has great pain tolerance, and can take more than a few punches. However, he is also very loyal to his nation, and to his fierce desire for revenge.