Rodrik Cedarbrook

"Apathy is death."
Rodrik Underwood (7 July 11 L.C.) is a highly skilled but war weary Alliance knight. As the sole survivor after his regiment fell prey to the gruesome death magic of a Necromancer, Rodrik is emotionally scarred but keeps up appearances by clinging to his old self: the affable soldier trying to do right in a world of wrongs.

A veteran of almost every major conflict since the War against the Lich King, Rodrik has served the Grand Alliance proudly. His time in Northrend gained him the rank of Captain and also command of his own company within the Stormwind Army proper. Events of that campaign continue to haunt him to this day, though he is slowly learning to cope with the trauma.

Wounded once more during the invasion of the Broken Shore, Rodrik was placed on medical leave for the majority of the Legion's invasion. Not one to stay idle, he went about finding other alternatives to aid the war effort. His unwavering loyalty to the Grand Alliance has been tested in recent years, but still the Knight presses on in an attempt to protect those unable to protect themselves.

Early Life
Orphaned at birth, Rodrik was taken in by the Underwood Family in Westfall. Unlike many of the neighboring farms like the Saldean's, much of their land remained quite fertile. Of course, this also made them targets of the Defias Brotherhood. Late one night, a band of Defias thieves broke into their home in an attempt to both rob and murder the Underwoods. Sybil Underwood, Rodrik's adoptive mother,did her best to hold them off, but the gang proved too much for her to handle alone. Had it not been for Jonathan's timely arrive, the house surely would have been ransacked. Jonathan, a Paladin of the Silver Hand, is one of Rodrik's main inspirations for his code of honor.

The Underwood's farm lingered at the edge of Westfall, almost bordering Duskwood completely. At the age of twelve and on a dare from a friend, Rodrik crossed a bridge and made his way to Raven Hill. With nothing more than a rusty lantern, he definitely wasn't prepared for any serious confrontations. As he approached the graveyard, the ever-telling rattle and chilling sensation of the undead overwhelmed the boy. Instincts kicked in and Rodrik ran, but only found himself lost deeper in the cemetery.