Adran Briardor

**Age:** 24

**Birthday:** 6th of Moz, 3L 975

**Height:** 6'0

**Hair:** Dark Brown

**Eyes:** Brown

**Occupation:** Eridoran Royal Guard

**Family:**

* Gal Briardor (Father)
* Ellin Briardor (Mother)
* Adula Briardor (Sister)
* Asele Briardor (Sister)
* 8 nieces and nephews

**Profile**

Adran Briardor is a member of the Royal Guard of Eridor. He is one of the primary protagonists in Kingdom of the Fallen Sun.

**Life**

Adran was born in Sheaserin in the city of Sevel to his baker parents. He is the youngest of his family. From a young age, Adran had a passion for physical activity. He would run through the town with his sisters, climbing on crates and roofs, much to the dismay of the tenants. Being the only son of his parents, he felt a strong need to protect his sisters growing up, which translated into his desire to become a city guard for Sevel. He started training at 13 and joined the city watch at 16. When he was 18, he was promoted to a Province guard position for Lord Callin Hullier of the Sevel Province, working closely with the Lord himself as one of his bodyguards.

3L 993

Adran worked many night shifts during his service to the city and province of Sevel. One night when he was 18, he was patrolling the town with a fellow guard. They heard commotion behind one of the buildings, and discovered a robbery occurring. Adran and his partner apprehended the robber and the woman was unharmed. Adran offered to walk the woman to her destination while his partner took the robber to the mayor's keep. This woman was Oria Lunin, the daughter of a local clothing merchant. She and Adran met in the town a few times after the incident, and started spending time together while he was off duty. They officially started courting a few months after meeting.

3L 995

When he was 20 years old, Adran proposed marriage to Oria. She happily accepted, and both of them were excited to start their life together. A few months after their engagement, Adran was requested to come with Lord Hullier on a diplomatic trip to Eridor. This trip caused a huge riff between Oria and Adran. Oria hated his profession as a guard, and always begged him to quit and take over his parents’ bakery or come work for her parents’ shop.  She was worried about how dangerous Adran’s job was, and begged him to take up a “safer” career. The timing of the trip unfortunately also aligned with when Adran and Oria wanted to have their wedding. Oria gave Adran an ultimatum: Their wedding or his career. Adran chose to go to Eridor.

The trip to Eridor was draining and depressing, but Adran pushed through all the noble dinners and endless meetings. He constantly thought about breaking his contract when they returned to Sheaserin, and taking Oria back. Adran didn't want to, but he loved Oria enough. He decided that he would quit unless he received a sign not to while on the trip. While in Eridor, the Eridoran Royal Guards continuously mocked the Sheaserian guards, to the point where a few physical altercations occurred. King Hedrick and Lord Hullier noticed the tension between the two groups, and decided to host a duel tournament between them. During the tournament, the Eridorans were wiping the floor with the Sheaserians. Adran was one of the last to go, and didn't care if he lost or won, he just wanted to beat someone up. With a long hard fight, Adran knocked down his opponent, securing victory and leaving Hedrick and the Eridorans speechless. Adran's opponent later thanked him for the beat down, saying it humbled the Eridoran guards. He introduced himself as Damien Westina.

A few days before they were scheduled to leave Eridor, Adran was asked to meet with Lord Hullier privately. Lord Hullier explained that King Hedrick was impressed by Adran's performance during the duels, so impressed that Hedrick bought Adran out of his contract with Lord Hullier. Instead of returning to Sheaserin, Adran would be staying in Eridor to become a Royal Guard. Adran, and Lord Hullier, didn't want this to happen, but Hedrick offered more aid in exchange, and Lord Hullier had to take the offer. Due to the circumstances of the arrangement, Adran was not allowed to return to Sevel and say goodbye to his family. He also took this as the sign he needed to not return to Oria, though it wasn't what he expected.

3L 996-999

After a year as a castle guard, Adran made a large enough impression on Hedrick and the Castellan to become a Royal Guard. He passed his trials with flying colors and was serviced to Queen Celesse. He liked being on her service, until it was spring and her flowers messed with his allergies. After 18 months of Royal Guard duty, the Castellan made a mistake while scheduling, and accidentally assigned Adran to Daegan’s services for a day.  Adran had not served long enough to be on Daegan’s services, but Daegan liked him so much he insisted Adran be allowed to be his everyday guard. The Castellan approved and Adran was now Daegan's designated guard.

**Personality**

Serious and professional, Adran always seems to be on duty. When he is around friends like Damien and Daegan, he can be more relaxed, and a bit brazen. He has a very dry sense of humor. Adran has no poker face.  He carries his emotions on his face.  He is also overbearing and overprotective.  Adran struggles to “turn off” his professional appearance, and cannot relax without being on guard at all times.  Adran is tidy and hygienic.  He hates being dirty and having dirty things. He tidies his room before the maids come, and baths frequently.

**Relationships**

Gal and Ellin Briardor are Adran’s parents.  They own a bakery in Sevel that has been part of the Briardor family for many generations. Adran is their youngest child and only son. They were supportive of his decision to become a guard, and are proud of the life he has created for himself. Gal and Ellin haven’t seen their son in four years, and miss him terribly.  Adran and his parents try to write each other at least once a month, but postage to Eridor is expensive, so Adran sends far more letters than he receives. Adran is paid generously as a Royal Guard, and sends his parents a portion of his salary each month to help them, since he doesn't use much of it. He also tries to ship them containers of Eridoran apples so they can sell special apple pies for holidays, since is it far cheaper for Adran to send them out than for them to import them.

Adula and Asele Briardor are Adran’s older sisters.  Adula is five years older than Adran, and Asele is four years older than him.  The three were very close growing up, helping around their parents’ bakery and playing around town together, but Adula and Asele were always closer to each other than they were to Adran.  Both girls are married with children of their own.  Asele works at the bakery with her parents, while her husband Vass is a mason. They have two daughters together: Vitori and Polina. Asele also has her daughter Jasa from her first marriage, and Vass has his daughter Aelia from his first marriage. Adula takes care of her children during the day, but will come help at the bakery when she can.  Her husband Matius is a fisherman. They have four children: Caesys, Casten, Galla, and Soti.

Daegan Raoliss is a close friend to Adran.  Adran was assigned to be Daegan’s guard after a scheduling error, and the two have grown close since.  While he is on duty, Adran tries to remain professional, saving their friendship for when he is off duty.  Adran’s friendship with Daegan grew because Adran doesn’t treat Daegan like a prince.  Daegan appreciates the casual relationship between the two, and feels more comfortable being able to be “normal” around Adran.

Damien Westina is Adran’s best friend.  He is a fellow member of the Royal Guard in Eridor.  Adran is often the voice of reason for Damien, as he has many vices he abides to. Damien and Adran consider each other close friends, and frequently spend time together when they are off duty.

**Trivia**

* There is a burn scar on Adran's right arm. When he was a child, he stuck his arm in an oven to pull out a loaf of bread, and burned it on the top of the oven
* Adran loves to dance. His sisters often played make believe growing up, and would make him dance with them. His mother also taught him how to dance when he was growing up, refusing to have a son who didn't know how to dance with their partner.
* While he isn't very religious, Adran heavily worships Alena
* His favorite food is roasted tomatoes