Sir Manfred Faust

Sir Manfred Faust is a Crusader of the Kingdom of the Light and a landed Knight who rules over the strip of land known as the Vanguard's Respite. He is well known for his skill in combat and knowledge of the tribulations of war, as well as a steadfastness towards causes he believes in that lends itself to undying loyalty. Once he has set upon a course, it is near impossible to stop him. He often comes off as brusque or impolite at one's first meeting, though he is clearly one who cares deeply for those he stands for and fights alongside, and will do whatever must be done to persuade or destroy any foes who stand in the way of those he defends.

Appearance

Sir Faust's features are marked with several battle scars, some fading as the memories of when he received them and others deep lines making paths through the bushy beard that dominates his features. Though well-trimmed, it still has a somewhat brutish appearance about it. His hair is styled lazily, the man more focused on practicality in combat and day-to-day goings on than attractiveness. His eyes are a steel grey, and have a penetrating nature about them.

Sir Faust dons armor fitting of nobility, a suit of plate gifted to him upon the creation of his house and his ascention to it's seat. It is a deep black in color, accents of gold and red complmenting it. Underneath thick plate segments is a layer of impeccably crafted chainmail, earned for valor in combat. When donning his his cloak, the sigil of his house is made evident: a golden gryphon's talon grasping a golden sword, upon a field of black. Though rarely seen outside of battle, the Knight also wears a rather unique horned helm that offers protection while not overtly obscuring his vision.

The main weapon of Sir Faust is a Light-blessed bastard sword, of excellent make that few smiths are likely capable of. The blade is a dark metal of an unknown origin, and red veins cover it's surface as if the blade itself was alive. Legend has it that Manfred took the shattered blade of a necromancer he slew in battle and purified it with fire and The Light, forging a blade worthy of bringing justice and mercy both to the damned.