The Dragon Knight

## Overview

**The Dragon Knight,** also known as just Dragon Knight, is a human mercenary with a somewhat cloudy past. He is quite well known across both the Nornish and Jaindallian Empires respectively, garnering quite a name for himself, alongside his mercenary group, the Cinders. He is very rough and tumble, though has a heart of gold hidden underneath all of that muscle and wariness. He has been known to decline paid work for poor towns, instead solving their problems for a place to bed down for the night, much to the chagrin of his companions. The true name of The Dragon Knight is currently unknown, as is much of his background.

## Description

**The Dragon Knight** is quite tall, standing at around 6'6, with a powerful build, strong arms, legs, and a barrel-like chest. He is typically seen wearing thick, dark, scale-like armour, resembling that of a dragon. It seems remarkably heavy, but he carries it with ease. He sports a helmet, like a dragons head, but typically does not wear it unless in the heat of battle. The sword he carries is a massive, two handed greatsword, the edge deadliest to even the slightest of touches.

He has deep murky brown eyes, rough stubble, and a thick, pale scar that runs through his left eye, down the face, and ends somewhere down by his right side, when he was cleft in two by an Empyrean, or so he says. Despite everything, he appears to be in his late 40's, or early 50's.

### Personality

He is a rather rough, but straight forward sort of man. He thinks that people who can hold their own are impressive, and doesn't believe in strength unless you earn it. To his friends and his allies, his loyalty can be unparalleled, but his pride can prove to be too much at times.

## Relationships

### Adeileen

The Dragon Knight has nothing but respect towards Adeileen, his second in command. They have seemingly been fighting alongside one another for a very long time, sticking together through thick and thin. If it came down to it, he would gladly lay down his life for them. Even though they constantly pester him, and their dry humour annoys him, he finds it endearing, despite how gruff he appears on the outside.

### Harrold

At one point, 10 or so years ago, The Dragon Knight travelled the land of Gherhun with Harrold, and a few others by his side. They adventured together for a while, solving problems, delving into caverns, and even taking a plunge into the Chasm. He respects Harrold, but secretly holds a grudge towards him. After being slain by an Empyrean, Harrold ressurrected him, giving his life back. The Dragon Knight died a warriors death, at long last, and that was taken away from him. Even though there is camaraderie between them, he still has a shadow of anger towards the old centaur.

### Regulus

Alongside Harrold, The Dragon Knight adventured with Regulus, in a small party. Their relationship is not well known, but it seems that they were quite good friends, The Dragon Knight commenting that Regulus was always so upbeat and cheerful, and a fun sort of man to be around. He respects his battle prowess, quoting that Harrold should look to him for training his military, and not himself.

### The Party

As a whole, The Dragon Knight thinks that The Party is a little too laid back and goofy, but thinks that their fighting ability is quite impressive. He wants them to show him some mettle, before he can come to a proper conclusion about them.

## Quotes

"What remains after you fight a dragon? The Cinders." - to The Party

* It's difficult for me. I'm sorry I can't help more.
* Hey, whatever your boss/friend did, it doesn't reflect on you. It's not on you.
* Thank you. He was cruel to your friend. But that person- They have a lot to lose by not keeping your friend safe.
* Well, if they don't, I'll have to get my hands dirty. *Cracks knuckles.*
* ...If it comes to that, I'll help you.
* I'll remember that.
* The Dragon Knight and Justice, after sparring.