Kalio was raised as the second of three sons in a lesser noble family of Holy Orenian Empire. He spent most of his youth in his father seaside villa, or in the countryside with his cousin, Steffen. Though his family only ruled over a small land, they still possessed a large quantity of gold. This caused to Kalio to be taught by some of the best tutors and swordsman money could buy in those parts. He was a child any parents could wish for. He never caused trouble, performed his duties and studies as required, sometimes even beyond that. As well as pursuing the Virtues of the Maker. His behaviour was always considered courtly by the maids and nannies.
As Kalio got older, he realized how bad of a "ruler" his father is. "A hateful, greedy and spiteful old man" Kalio often thought about his father. He wouldn't have to stand his father for long, once he turned 16, he left his military studies would take him to the Oreon Military Academy, where he would spend the next two years of his life, as well as meeting his best friend, Luke Gweant, who was almost 30 years old. Luke wasn't a noble, but was given a chance to attend the academy because of his actions in he previous war.
Just a few after he turned 18, Kalio received news that his father is sick on his deathbed , but Kalio refused to see him, until Luke convinced him otherwise. As he returned home he learned of the new that they were being attacked by his fathers rivals, another lesser noble. Kalio had no wishes to join the fight, as he knew his father was at fault and the enemy reasons were justified. However, after learning that his younger brother, a boy of only 14, would be joining the fight along his eldest brother, Kalio decided to join the fight.
As the early sun rose, the battle began. Not more than 300 warrior fought overall. Kalio soon found himself face to face with Young Gavrilo, the oldest son of the enemy ruler. The duel lasted for what felt like eternity, until Kalio buried his sword into the mans throat, just before receiving a deep wound over his back which stretched from his right shoulder to his left ribs. He was luckily saved by the battlefield surgeon. His wound has healed to a scar, but Kalio still prays to the Maker that he would never have to take a life again.
It took a week after the battle for Kalio to gain his consciousness. Once he awoke, he learned that his young brother Aron, died during the fight.
The anger he felt for his father, and his older brother, for being so much like their father, combined with the grief over his brother, led Kalio to a life of low morals, women and drinking, where he spent the last two years of his life, as the money purse he took from home slowly becomes lighter and lighter...
I take a short glance at the man in front of me, before giving away a small smirk. "Pleasure, my friend. The grand aspirations are long gone I'm afraid." I swing my bag over my shoulder as I continue "Pardon my ignorance, but who might you be exactly?" I ask as my smirk slowly fades.

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