Richard Arving

Richard Arving is the Lord of Pinerock and First-Ranger of the Raven Duchy under Duke Zephon Carhagen. A true master with a bow despite his aged years, he has proven himself loyal to the Duke and to the Alliance many times over, regardless of cost.

Appearance
A traditional scout in almost every sense of the word, Richard Arving appears rugged around the edges, like a man who has seen and lived in the untamed wilderness for large portions of his life. Well into his middle-years, the light wrinkles on his face betray the agility of his form but also give him a rogue like charm which he uses for diplomacy when it is needed. He stands at the average height for a human, just below six feet, with an athletic build, his tanned skin pulled tight over lean muscles.

Often seen in fine crafted leather armor, at least when he is around the cities, it is clear both from the design that he is a man who means business. With two daggers, a pistol, a bow and several throwing knives, he is also heavily armed, although it is rare that he ever draws his blades in public. As a business man first, he is also against all showings of jewelry and other finery, his fingers and neck void of any precious metal talismans or rings. That is not to say that he does not carry a talisman of sorts, a simple rope cord holding a rather macabre charred bone, which appears to be, if studied, the charred bone of a human finger. Why he carries this a true mystery, one that he clearly keeps close to the chest, much like the talisman itself.

Personality
Richard is a patient man and is very diplomatic, at least most of the time. Having served the Alliance for many years, he has little patience for those who would disgrace the banner or speak ill of it, and has at times made recorded threats of torture and maiming to those who dare to speak against the Alliance in his presence regardless of their position or status.

When faced with those he considers close to him however he is fiercly loyal and protective. Not to the point of overprotection, but enough so that those who dare strike at his friends would have to go through him first.

Faith
Richard like most humans within the Alliance, believes in the Holy Light and accepts it as his only faith. He is loyal to the Church and those who work for it and has at times, completed various works for them when requested.

Lands and Titles
Richard Arving is the Lord of Pinerock, a new settlement created by Duke Zephon Carhagen. Built over the ruins of the Bonechewer Fortress in Terrokar Forest, he commands the garrison there as First-Ranger of the Raven Duchy to watch the pass into Shadowmoon Valley in order to protect the Duke's lands from any incursions from that region.

History
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