Duke Matthias Schantz
The Head Guy in Charge
Under the Queen’s (his sister) directive, Matthias formed the Brotherhood for her protection as well as carrying out duties across the lands where she cannot. He has found suitable fighters, artisans, and various other useful people to help him with his own duties, whether that be protecting the queen’s lands, facilitating trade, or other duties his sister has charged him. Matthias is a formidable fighter and has been since a young age. He’s been given the title of Duke by the queen for his loyalty and ability to lead others.
Fighting Style: Matthias prefers to use his intimidating stature and wields a long sword with a shield.
Personality: The Duke is short tempered and even shorter to the point. He doesn’t have much of a sense of humor. But what he lacks in etiquette he makes up for in his honor and sense of tradition. He’s not one to back down from anything.
Friends: The Queen, Wolfgang, Bones, tax collectors
Enemies: Law breakers
Rashad
Resident Bad Guy
Rashad was born in Persia during the 16th Century. Growing up poor he had to be a scrappy and cunning
in order to survive. He had a brother growing up. A twin in fact. They were separated during his formative years and has not seen him since then. Rashad grew up a ruthless fighter and even became an assassin in his own rights. This talent has attracted the Brotherhood of Steel. Looking for refuge he gladly accepted an invitation. A constant rival to Wolfgang but a source of ill gotten income from the Brotherhood, his presence in the group is highly contested.
Fighting Style: Rashad prefers his two yatagahn daggers that he was gifted a long time ago.
Personality: Rashad is generally antagonistic and self serving. If nobody looks out for him,
he must look out for himself.
Friends: Eila? Marv the Bone Splitter, Atilio
Enemies: Everyone else.
Wolfgang Krieger
Captain of the Guard – Man-at-arms
Wolfgang was born to a family of 15th Century German farmers. Given his first sword lesson at the age of 12, he discovered his desire to be a fighter. He then became a soldier for the local lord, met his wife Eila, and was noticed by the Duke. Through his hard work and dedication to the crown, he was eventually promoted to the Captain of the Guard. As the Captain of the Guard, Wolfgang serves directly under the Duke and is in charge of keeping everyone safe while the group is out on campaign. He routinely runs into issues with Rashad and his unconventional methods, but with the help of the guards and his apprentice, he manages to keep Rashad from going too far.
Fighting Style: As a Man-at-arms he is versed in many different weapons, even hand-to-hand. His favorite weapon is his 14 pound great axe.
Personality: Wolfgang is generally optimistic, and he is always willing to fight. He sees the good in everyone (sometimes to his detriment).
Friends: Eila, Novella, the Duke, Rashad (eventually)
Enemies: Threats to the crown
Eilaswintha (Eila) Krieger
Official Loudmouth (also known as Barker)
Eila came into the Brotherhood after marrying her husband. She grew bored of their small village and started traveling with the group. While off the fight field, you can find Eila sewing, talking about the latest fashions, and brokering deals for her merchant father.
Fighting Style: Eila primarily fights with her 2 flashy short swords
Personality: Loud, very food motivated. Accidentally finds herself in trouble even though she *totally* didn’t do anything wrong.
Friends: Wolfgang, Lita, Rashad?
Enemies: Food stealers, and debt collectors