Kristofer Tjäder

Minna Rapace (surrogate mother)

Teodora Tjäder (older sister)

Unnamed Jaisari (brother-in-law)

K'Ryni (niece)

Ursa (niece)

B'Elyn (niece)

Mara (niece)

> “Wisdom starts when you know yourself. You will realise that everything aligns itself perfectly when you live your truth, break limiting habits and challenge yourself daily.”
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**Kristofer "Kris" Tjäder** is the second child and son between Patrik Tjäder and his wife Astrid, he has an older sister named Teodora. His mother died when he was a child and his father abandoned the family, as a favor to his mother, Minna Rapace took the children in and fostered them along side her own children due to this he and Will became childhood best friends.

## Backstory

### Early Life

Kristofer is the second child and only son between Patrik Tjäder and his wife Astrid, and has an older sister named Teodora who is older then him by a few years. His father is an Strategic attaché to the UAF and his mother was previously a member of Squad 7 and served as his the previous captain's second-in-command, his mother left the UAF when Teodora was seven and Kristofer was four to give them more of a home life as living on ships fun as it was also had the backhanded effect of being very stressful.

His father refused though to give up his career and this caused a divide between the couple though Astrid would eventually find work as a teacher she felt just as satisfied as when she was a member of Squad 7. When Kristofer was eight his mother discovered she had an advanced form of cancer and died within the year which then forced the children's father to take care of then though he would abandon his children a year later. Both Kristofer and Teodora remember that year as the worst of there lives due to Patrik erratic behavior, alcohol problems, and egocentric nature.

Astrid was best friends with Minna Rapace and she would take the children in after her divorce from Sigurd, raising them along her own children which allowed William and Kristofer to become best friends as well.

## Personality

Kristofer is a fun-loving, caring and a very gentle, kind spirited guy. He excels in sports and enjoys working on his motor bike. Kristofer is also an incorrigible flirt, as in his friend group hold the record for the most conquests, he is also quite the smooth talker. However, Kristofer is a very loyal and protective person, both to the person he loves and to the friends he treasures. Kristofer also has a bad traits such as being mildly selfish and egocentric most of the time, and has a bad temper and is inclined to fight and disputes with individuals.

Kristofer gives people chances when they had wronged him but if there is no improvement he does not bother with them anymore. Nonetheless, he is also forgiving, shown when Riven apologized for his actions.

Despite his outworldy calm and collected demeanor, Kristofer can be brutally honest (though at a lesser extent than River) especially when angered or disappointed. At the same time, he is also patient and will voice his opinions, while being careful of his word choices, in sensitive situations when needed.

## Appearance

Kristofer is a young man with tan skin and a medium, athletic build. He has blonde hair in a undercut style with baby blue eyes. Kristofer seems to be somewhat superficial, placing a considerable amount of concern on his appearance, but is also outdoorsy and athletic.

## Equipment

* **Motorcycle** - Kristofer owns a high-performing red-colored racing motorcycle of unspecified make and model. It has a reverse function, as well as a "ceramic, double-rotor, two-wheel disk drive." The bike is also quoted as having an "Electronically controlled Anti-Lock Brakes" (or ABS) and "200 Horsepower." Given the visible crank and gearbox case visible on the left hand side of the machine, alongside the distinctive green static electricity visible around the front tire the bike may be presumed to be a Turbine-electric hybrid.

## Powers & Abilities

### Arcane

**Moon Ring** - Kristofer possesses an emitter-type Arcane that appears as an equipment-type when in reality is an emitter. His ability allows him to make a variety of weapons such as a javelin, a bow and arrows, a sword and many others.

* **Light "Moonlight" Solidification** - Through moonlight absorption, he can solidify it and make it into weapons he can then use to fight depending on how much moonlight he has absorbed it effects the weapon, if he has low levels of moonlight within his system and tries to construct a weapon it has a jelly-like consistency or when he has a large quantify of moonlight which make's it metal-like.

## Etymology

* Kristofer is the Swedish variant of Christopher which is from the Late Greek name *Χριστόφορος (Christophoros)* meaning "bearing Christ", derived from *Χριστός (Christos)* combined with *φέρω (phero)* meaning "to bear, to carry". Early Christians used it as a metaphorical name, expressing that they carried Christ in their hearts. In the Middle Ages, literal interpretations of the name's etymology led to legends about a Saint Christopher who carried the young Jesus across a river. He has come to be regarded as the patron saint of travelers.
* Tjäder means "wood grouse" in Swedish.

## Trivia

* Kristofer's record for the most conquest is twenty-three women in a single day; thirteen Humans, five Torajans, three Mintakans, and two Arcadians.
* His hobbies are flirting, making illegal moonshine and learning new martial art styles.
* Kris's favorite meal is pork tochitura and roasted sourdough bread with a topping of smoked salmon, and for dessert he likes rhubarb and strawberry compote. His favorite drink is orangina.
* Kris is also a fan of football.
* He is left-handed.