Leif Drake

Biography
Leif awoke one day in Catherby under the care of an old fisherman, remembering naught but his name. It was soon clear that Leif was not to be a fisherman after a series of disasters he had caused. Leif craved adventure, when he reached manhood he left Catherby to become a minstrel.

Under Oliver Ryder
During his time as a minstrel, he settled temporarily in Falador, finding the local tavern full every night. Eventually though Falador was plunged into conflict, Leif quickly joined the militia and fought against those who would see Falador in other hands. As things settled down, Leif joined the standing army of Falador under King Oliver Ryder and Supreme commander Dymitri Dae. Shortly after the King and his troops relocated to Burthorpe Leif resigned, hoping to find a more profitable lifestyle.

Against the Commonwealth
In hopes of destroying the upcoming Commonwealth threat, Leif began searching for allies. Leif then joined a discreet order called the Enforcers of Balance and was leader for a short time before it was forced to disband. He was contacted by Elwin Cadarn as the Enforcers disbanded, and learned of his past, or what of it Elwin knew. From the remains of the Enforcers Leif attempted to keep their purpose alive, forming the Imperial Alliance and besieging Commonwealth Falador. As Leif was promised Falador in exchange for allowing Prince Thomas Cross to live, the young prince’s father, Corvus Cross, took Falador from Leif by rallying the citizen against him. Leif then allied himself with Ulrich Cross, traitorous brother of Corvus and defector from the Commonwealth. Ulrich was able to get Falador without conflict after Corvus was murdered.

Under Ulrich Cross
Leif was then appointed head councilman and second in command of the city. Soon after Ulrich gave Falador to Dion Magnan after an attempt on Ulrich’s life. Ulrich later disappeared, leaving his remaining lands in the hands of his Emma Cross, Corvus’ niece.

Against Dion
With Falador in other hands, Leif joined a militia group led by Oliver Ryder’s servant. After the militia allied itself with Dion Leif left and went back to wandering. He traveled in the guise of a minstrel, longing for the past he could not return to. When he returned to the old base of the Enforcers he found Elwin there and learned that he had come from northern Kandarin from the manuscripts in the library there. He then traveled north to explore the land he might have come from.

Combat
Leif is proficient with many weapons
 * Longbow
 * Sword
 * Flail
 * Knives
 * Throwing Knives

Non-Combat
Leif has many skill that are not combat related
 * Playing the lute
 * Singing
 * Metalworking
 * Fletching