[hider=Alexei Karisson] Name: Alexei Karisson Sex: Male Race: Human Class: Warrior Age: 35 Bio: [hider=Lokee's Opinion][i]As Clan Belka's councilor and financial custodian, I submit this quick opinionated report and reflection on Alexei Karisson of Clan Belka to identify and promote his progress through warband activities and operations. I attached a full documented summary on the side. Lets start with the beginning details... Alexei was introduced into Clan Belka through unfortunate and regrettable circumstances. Surviving remnants of the traitor clan, Clan Kyde, raided the poor lad's village and wiped it off the face of the earth in desperation to replenish what little supplies they had left. Rugmund's warband took responsibility for allowing the few traitors slip through their grasps during the initial assault on their main turf and aptly hunted them down afterwards, ending that dishonored generation. Sig's warband on the other hand secured the village to prevent any further attacks but had confirmed all the villagers had been slain except for our Alexei. Sig vouched to bring the lad into his fold when no one in the region claimed relative adoption over the boy. No one argued with the idea. I remember Rugmund acknowledging with a guilty head; he usually doesn't do that. Ever. Didn't think Sig to be a dependable foster parent; probably learned a thing or two from his late wife. Blessed be her soul in the Promised Land. Alexei was taught well of our culture and tradition as Sig reported to me, claimed the lad had a vicious understanding with an axe and the shield. The Shaping Ritual years later proved unsurprisingly successful with Alexei, identifying him with the Raiding Wolf aspect. Shaper Garrus confirmed to me Alexei's adaptation in team coordination and raiding tactics were going well within the initial months. Inner Warband communication and cooperation skills have been shown to meet optimal expectations. Spiritual enlightenment and manifestation appeared promising. Unusual behavior was then observed months later after the 5th Half Moon. Alexei began to display aggressive fighting traits during one drill seen predominantly amongst the shock troops of the Raging Bear. I personally investigated this with Alexei. Turned out to be built up anger. Turned out said anger was from Sig coming clean about the lad's origin. Understandable. Shaper Garrus was against it but I allowed Shaper Alluandra to observe Alexei through assault tactics. Apparently emotional anger applied through surgical attacks proved quite effective. Lad also had a good moral draining shout. Alluandra seemed pleased. Garrus nearly wet himself (did not hear that from me). Shaper Garrus reluctantly accepted Alexei back under teaching once Shaper Alluandra deemed the lad's capabilities, while impressive, too varied and - I quote - "Not enough rage and malice to murder an entire phalanx." Alexei's training continued without incident. His warband-mates admitted being overly inspired during a battle cry charge during one exercise. Actually broke the record on said exercise too. Shaman Maxwell enlightened me on Alexei's influencing spiritual aura that derived from both aspects. Found that part fascinating. War breaks out between the Dissidia Kingdom and the Horus Republic a year later with several warbands being hired into the fray against Dissidia's armies; Alexei being amongst the Rugmund's party. The two seemed to get along with much silent nodding. Battle of Kirschek was a major offensive for Dissidia and Alexei's newly formed warband was caught in the the heavy fighting. Heavy casualties on both sides. We lost a full warband and several other fighters amongst the other parties. Alexei apparently slayed Commander Forsied of the Dissidian forces, by accident as he later reported when Horus soldiers began cheering for him. Took Forsied's scarf by Right of Claiment. Delivering the rest of the Commander to the Horus command staff proved to be a substantial financial boost with the Clan's treasury. Other combat and battle observations listed within the other reports. Odd and rather decorated request came through not too long ago from Harilson's Guild handlers, specifically for Alexei from out of the country. Nearly shit myself thinking we had the missing son of a family of a rich empire. Turned out to be a royal request of service to the "Kingdom of Sa’Renak..." I don't even know how to pronounce that word still. Arranged a meeting with one of Sa'Renak's officials (took a month arrange) and negotiated Alexei's deployment there. I argued Clan Belka's financial situation and the need to further funds towards warring with Dissidia while under contact with Horus. Also argued offering up Alexei into Sa'Renak royally requested service would lessen Clan Belka's combat efficiency. The offical seemed calm until I mentioned sales tax and interest. I recall the official reluctantly agreeing to the terms and calling me a...Well a word that I don't think I can pronounce either. Sounded funny though. Alexei of course wasn't too thrilled leaving the front. Can't blame him honestly. Saw him off just yesterday on a vessel Sa'Renak kindly provided. Some of Alexei's warband insisted of smuggling themselves aboard in order to be with their Captain. Half tempted to allow such to come to pass but I persuaded them otherwise alongside Sig. Lad has real potential; probably doesn't even fully comprehend it yet. May Finreer and Falki watch over him. Speaking of Finreer and Falki, Shaman Maxwell believes that...[/i][/hider] Special Skills: Vigorous mental shaping and combat training though the ways of the Raiding Wolf and the Raging Bear aspects; combat tactics and teachings that reflect certain battle field characteristics. The Raiding Wolf aspect promotes coordination within a small group, structuring a supportive field between each member, allowing for quick responses and teamwork against enemies. The Raging Bear is a more assault oriented aspect, favoring relentless and unstoppable charges into defensive positions and plucking out terrified resistance. Through the shaping of each aspect, one acquires the spiritual auras of their respective totems and usually radiate this flow of influencing energy that can inspire the targeted those with mighty perseverance or fear gripped chills. Weapons: Rounded and plated battle shield used to block or deflect incoming attacks. A large one-handed crescent battle axe of standardized design though engraved with many clan symbols. Short sword as a back-up weapon, sometimes used in duel-wielding. Appearance: [img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/84/4e/86/844e86683e417905ee20cb1e21faf737.jpg[/img] [/hider]