Post by crazed on Aug 8, 2015 22:21:19 GMT
Name: Nicholas Vanderhart
Age:
29
Nationality:
Nordic
Hair:
Blond
Eyes:
Brown
Facial Markings:
N/A
Skin Color:
White
Height:
6'0''
Weight:
185
Build:
Body Markings:
Small birthmark, upper right thigh.
Interests:
Economics, business, politics
, war
Dislikes:
Opposition, disagreement, loose ends.
Strengths:
Business, politics, risk
, combat
Weaknesses:
Trust, Being told the impossible
Skills:
Economics, education, business,
combat
Fears:
Robbery, death, family endangerment
Profession:
Warrior, Leader, Businessman
Backround/History:
Nicholas Vanderhart was born on a brutal winder day in the industrial sector within the city of Tihr. He is the youngest son of Eirik and Kari Vanderhart out of five children, who are all male. Nicholas' father was the owner of a large weapons factory, which distributed only the finest weapons to the great armies of the north and to smaller companies in order to profit. Growing up was very harsh for Nicholas. He and his brother, Bjorn, were the youngest of the children, thus they were picked on and tortured by their older brothers. Nicholas' parents, however, left the situation to solve itself, as they thought it would make the boys stronger. Nicholas' father, Eirik was a very wealthy man, and he hopped only for success within those carrying on his name and legacy, so he sent all of his children, nieces, nephews, and other young people within the House Vanderhart to the best schools within Calradia. Eirik's eldest son, also named Eirik, was sent to be educated by the Vaegars. His second oldest, Suiboj, was sent along with Eirik. The third son, Gunnar, was staying within nordic territories to be educated. Bjorn and Nicholas, the two youngest family members, were sent to Swadia. There was a problem, though. Because Eirik favored his eldest son the most, most of the money was spent on him, leaving the remaining four children to accept whatever they receive. The children did not go to bad schools, though, but they were moderately decent. Bjorn and Nicholas did not have enough money within their budget to make any major financial decisions. Food, clothing, shelter, and education were the only things fitting within their budget. As the family gathered one last time for dinner before each child was sent off to school, prayers and other ceremonies were conducted. They thanked higher beings for the luck and fortune, they thanked them for the food on their plates, and most of all they thanked them for having each other. It was a heartwarming conduction, but after that no words were said during dinner. Their father was very strict, and very warrior-like. To strengthen the children, he did not allow them to say goodbye to each other. Three carriages awaited outside. One headed to the Vaegar school, the second to the nordic school, and the third to the lands of Swadia. Each boy boarded accordingly and looked at the path before them, not looking back at their parents who they would see in years to come. Nicholas was six years of age at this time.
Ten years would pass since he left his homeland and family and Nicholas would be a rowdy teenager roaming the streets of Praven. He and his brother had a small home within the city. The school they attended would be a few streets away from their home, a market place two buildings down, and a clothing center on the end of the street. Nicholas was quite the womanizer, while Bjorn was awfully shy and quiet to people. The two boys were different in every which way. Bjorn was shy, yet he was very lazy and arrogant. Nicholas, on the other hand, was outgoing, social, neat, and if he said he would do something he would do it. That is his only flaw, though... saying he could do things. If he were to jokingly say he could steal an apple from a food stand, people would mock him until he would do it. Just to prove himself for no reason whatsoever, he would give into temptation and do it. At school, Nicholas predominately studied business and economics so he may take after his father and follow in his footsteps. Bjorn, however, was studying political science and one day planned to be a noble's servant. One day Nicholas came home, he looked frightened. Bjorn had asked what had happened, and as it turns out a man is trying to find and kill Nicholas for cheating him in a bargain. Bjorn did not ask what the bargain included, but he knew he had to do something. First, he put Nicholas into the basement of the home, where he hid for hours. The basement was cold and dark, and Nicholas was wondering where Bjorn was. Out of worry for Bjorn, he climbed out of the basement and onto the main floor. What he found was horrifying... it was Bjorn laying dead on the floor with a smashed skull. Nicholas dropped to his knees, held Bjorn in his arms, and began to weep. The death of his brother was too much to bear, so with a little extra money he made, he went to a local clan and ordered a hit on the man who killed his brother. After the hit was ordered, Nicholas never heard from the clan again, but he knew they took care of it. Although the man would be killed, Nicholas felt emptiness within him. Nicholas pulled out of school after he wrote a letter to his family explaining what happened, and he used his remaining school money to create his own labor company known as Vanderhart & Co. It specialized in the war industry, forging, mining, and labor. The company Nicholas created had its ups and downs, and at one point it declared bankruptcy. During this period, Nicholas received aid from his already wealthy parents and got back on his feet. The company was successful.
Although the company was expanding and becoming successful, Nicholas did not feel happy. He did not take a large, general interest in business, and after a while he felt as if he was only doing this to mimic his father. He felt his true passion lied within the subjects of politics and wars. He downgraded himself to an official advisor of the company and gave full ownership to his brother, Eirik. Eirik, being kind, still have occasional company profits to Nicholas in large sums. That was the end for Nicholas' official rule over Vanderhart & Co.
Nicholas needed to start anew, so he ventured to the Swamp Lands, which was recommended to him by his brother, Suiboj, and also where he lived. It took many moons until he reached the shores of these lands, but he finally made it. When he arrived, he witnessed a land filled with political disputes and feuds everywhere. Cities versing barbarians, family versus family, brother versus brother. He decided to leave these situations alone and not get involved yet, so then he began to roam and explore the lands. He found his brother in the city, and they had caught up. As it turns out, more family members immigrated here and even more were born in these lands. Nicholas, now, plans to expand the family and gain political and military power in the lands.
Equipment: GS, Haudenberg (or whatever the fuck its name is), steel boots, mail gloves
Age:
29
Nationality:
Nordic
Hair:
Blond
Eyes:
Brown
Facial Markings:
N/A
Skin Color:
White
Height:
6'0''
Weight:
185
Build:
Body Markings:
Small birthmark, upper right thigh.
Interests:
Economics, business, politics
, war
Dislikes:
Opposition, disagreement, loose ends.
Strengths:
Business, politics, risk
, combat
Weaknesses:
Trust, Being told the impossible
Skills:
Economics, education, business,
combat
Fears:
Robbery, death, family endangerment
Profession:
Warrior, Leader, Businessman
Backround/History:
Nicholas Vanderhart was born on a brutal winder day in the industrial sector within the city of Tihr. He is the youngest son of Eirik and Kari Vanderhart out of five children, who are all male. Nicholas' father was the owner of a large weapons factory, which distributed only the finest weapons to the great armies of the north and to smaller companies in order to profit. Growing up was very harsh for Nicholas. He and his brother, Bjorn, were the youngest of the children, thus they were picked on and tortured by their older brothers. Nicholas' parents, however, left the situation to solve itself, as they thought it would make the boys stronger. Nicholas' father, Eirik was a very wealthy man, and he hopped only for success within those carrying on his name and legacy, so he sent all of his children, nieces, nephews, and other young people within the House Vanderhart to the best schools within Calradia. Eirik's eldest son, also named Eirik, was sent to be educated by the Vaegars. His second oldest, Suiboj, was sent along with Eirik. The third son, Gunnar, was staying within nordic territories to be educated. Bjorn and Nicholas, the two youngest family members, were sent to Swadia. There was a problem, though. Because Eirik favored his eldest son the most, most of the money was spent on him, leaving the remaining four children to accept whatever they receive. The children did not go to bad schools, though, but they were moderately decent. Bjorn and Nicholas did not have enough money within their budget to make any major financial decisions. Food, clothing, shelter, and education were the only things fitting within their budget. As the family gathered one last time for dinner before each child was sent off to school, prayers and other ceremonies were conducted. They thanked higher beings for the luck and fortune, they thanked them for the food on their plates, and most of all they thanked them for having each other. It was a heartwarming conduction, but after that no words were said during dinner. Their father was very strict, and very warrior-like. To strengthen the children, he did not allow them to say goodbye to each other. Three carriages awaited outside. One headed to the Vaegar school, the second to the nordic school, and the third to the lands of Swadia. Each boy boarded accordingly and looked at the path before them, not looking back at their parents who they would see in years to come. Nicholas was six years of age at this time.
Ten years would pass since he left his homeland and family and Nicholas would be a rowdy teenager roaming the streets of Praven. He and his brother had a small home within the city. The school they attended would be a few streets away from their home, a market place two buildings down, and a clothing center on the end of the street. Nicholas was quite the womanizer, while Bjorn was awfully shy and quiet to people. The two boys were different in every which way. Bjorn was shy, yet he was very lazy and arrogant. Nicholas, on the other hand, was outgoing, social, neat, and if he said he would do something he would do it. That is his only flaw, though... saying he could do things. If he were to jokingly say he could steal an apple from a food stand, people would mock him until he would do it. Just to prove himself for no reason whatsoever, he would give into temptation and do it. At school, Nicholas predominately studied business and economics so he may take after his father and follow in his footsteps. Bjorn, however, was studying political science and one day planned to be a noble's servant. One day Nicholas came home, he looked frightened. Bjorn had asked what had happened, and as it turns out a man is trying to find and kill Nicholas for cheating him in a bargain. Bjorn did not ask what the bargain included, but he knew he had to do something. First, he put Nicholas into the basement of the home, where he hid for hours. The basement was cold and dark, and Nicholas was wondering where Bjorn was. Out of worry for Bjorn, he climbed out of the basement and onto the main floor. What he found was horrifying... it was Bjorn laying dead on the floor with a smashed skull. Nicholas dropped to his knees, held Bjorn in his arms, and began to weep. The death of his brother was too much to bear, so with a little extra money he made, he went to a local clan and ordered a hit on the man who killed his brother. After the hit was ordered, Nicholas never heard from the clan again, but he knew they took care of it. Although the man would be killed, Nicholas felt emptiness within him. Nicholas pulled out of school after he wrote a letter to his family explaining what happened, and he used his remaining school money to create his own labor company known as Vanderhart & Co. It specialized in the war industry, forging, mining, and labor. The company Nicholas created had its ups and downs, and at one point it declared bankruptcy. During this period, Nicholas received aid from his already wealthy parents and got back on his feet. The company was successful.
Although the company was expanding and becoming successful, Nicholas did not feel happy. He did not take a large, general interest in business, and after a while he felt as if he was only doing this to mimic his father. He felt his true passion lied within the subjects of politics and wars. He downgraded himself to an official advisor of the company and gave full ownership to his brother, Eirik. Eirik, being kind, still have occasional company profits to Nicholas in large sums. That was the end for Nicholas' official rule over Vanderhart & Co.
Nicholas needed to start anew, so he ventured to the Swamp Lands, which was recommended to him by his brother, Suiboj, and also where he lived. It took many moons until he reached the shores of these lands, but he finally made it. When he arrived, he witnessed a land filled with political disputes and feuds everywhere. Cities versing barbarians, family versus family, brother versus brother. He decided to leave these situations alone and not get involved yet, so then he began to roam and explore the lands. He found his brother in the city, and they had caught up. As it turns out, more family members immigrated here and even more were born in these lands. Nicholas, now, plans to expand the family and gain political and military power in the lands.
Equipment: GS, Haudenberg (or whatever the fuck its name is), steel boots, mail gloves