[b]Character Name[/b]: Kareth of Lendria
[b]Species[/b]: Human
[b]Gender[/b]: Male
[b]Noteworthy Abilities / Limitations[/b]: 
[u]Warrior[/u]:Kareth has been trained from childhood to fight, and is considerably experienced in combat. He is knowledgeable in the use of most weapons, but is most comfortable with Lendrian weapons: Longswords, shortswords, kite shields, lances and spears. He is quite fit and accustomed to manual labor and physical exertion.

[u]Straightforward[/u]: Kareth has little patience for the mincing of words, and prefers to dive into the hearts of matters. He dislikes flattery and dishonesty, and will prefer to be honest in all his dealings.

[u]All is fair...[/u]: Kareth has learned that in War, nothing is against the rules. Ambush is but a well-proven strategy, poison is just a means to level an uneven playing field, striking a foe while he is down ensures he will never strike you again. 

[b]Background[/b]: The Kingdom of Lendria is a small Meritocratic-Monarchy City-State that has survived for two main reasons. The first is the assistance of a powerful sorcerer known simply as 'The Wizard.' The second reason lies in the people of Lendria, who are hardy and patriotic. Lendria is beset regularly by the much larger Ceranian Monarchy, and its people are quick to defend their home. Anyone can become a knight through valorous or faithful service in the army. Kareth is one such person. 
Kareth was orphaned at a young age by a Ceranian raid, and was taken in by a Lendrian Knight, who raised him in the arts of War. He joined the ranks of the Lendrian Army at 16 and rose through the Ranks to settle at Kinght-Captain. After spending almost two decades at war with Cerania, peace was declared. Kareth knew no other profession other than war, and so became a mercenary, drifting from place to place, fighting for the highest bidder, and making a name for himself. During this time, he earned the nickname “The Crimson Serpent” due to his cunning tactics and ferocity in combat, and because he still wore the crest of Lendria: a red Basilisk. He still wears the crest of Lendria because he is still loyal to his homeland, and if Lendria was threatened by Cerania or any other foe, he would quit his wandering mercenary days and return at a moment's notice.
[b]Appearance[/b]: [hider=Kareth][img=http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/Grothnor/blacksmith.jpg][/hider]
[b]Reason for Detainment[/b]: Kareth has been charged with Banditry and Murder of Royal Guards. The details are that his mercenary company were having trouble finding steady work, and turned to banditry to survive. They attacked a caravan belonging to the Royal Treasury and went their separate ways, but were hunted and either killed or captured for their theft. As far as he knows, or cares, the rest of his comrades are dead.