Tasian

Tasian is a veteran mercenary from the Argothian Empire in the lands to the east of the Sea of Marmir. He arrived in Karem's Beach a few weeks ago in search of pay and treasure.

Appearance
Tasian wears a mustache and beard. Much of his body is covered in curving black tattoos, symbolizing his clan, his warrior ancestors and his deeds. He is tall, lean and muscled. He wears a scimitar and an exotic handaxe at his sides on his belt and a legionnaire's shortsword across his lower back. The mercenary maintains his gear until it is polished and in the finest condition. His battle garb includes parts of his berserker unit's uniform, combined with colorful clothing from his travels as a mercenary. When garbed for battle he also straps a bundle of three javelins across his back and over one shoulder.

Tasian is quick to turn to violence. He prefers simple jobs and stays clear of intrigue. He enjoys a dice game popular among soldiers.

Past
Tasian was born into a nation of warriors conquered by the Argothians. His people are famed for their ferocity in battle, with their most promising warriors being trained from a young age to enter a battle trance that prevents fear from clouding their mind in the chaos of battle, enabling them to focus their strength even when surrounded by enemies. Members of his clan have fought as berserkers in the vanguard of the Empire's armies for generations, leading charges against fortified positions and well-ordered infantry. After seeing the generals betray his clan after ordering them to fight a likely suicide mission in order to kill off most of them and reduce their influence and seeing how the generals were not punished by the emperor or any other official, he realized the trust in the empire he was raised to fight for was misplaced. He has decided to fight for himself and has traveled around the Sea of Marmir fighting for money.

He has spent many years on the Argothian borderlands and in the capital city and has eaten of the fruit of the cities or experienced life on the road through plains and forests, as well as aboard the ships of the sea.