A Highlander from the Kingdom of Norden. Grew up by the shores of Dunharrow learning to fish and hunt from his father Holstef Valen who left to fight in the war of Two Emperors. Holstef died in the battle of Lower Rodenburg. His Mother Aldriel Valen raised him and sent him to a local school where he learned how to read and write common. As a youth he joined a local group of trouble makers including: Grechend Woefield, Darius Dowling and Rupert Stone, where he participated in some low level crimes including: thievery, property damage. At age 16 was arrested by the town guard for stealing jewelry. After serving out his sentence Brutus started a local fighting ring with the aid of Darius and Rupert. Six months later the fighting ring was shut down and Brutus escaped at the cost of most of his friends being captured. Using his reputation to join a Sharp Bones, a bandit guild, and extorted local farmers and rob travelers. After an unfortunate run-in with a adventuring party Brutus was captured And turned in to the local guard for a monetary reward. Before he could be brought to the gallows Brutus managed to escape in a mad dash while being escorted with the other bandits. Hiding in the countryside Brutus was able to enter to a local monastery to rest. A three day wait later and he made a trek back to the bandit’s camp to scavenge supplies. Months later arriving in The kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska Brutus became an enforcer for the local corrupt militia. Shifting to a career of a mercenary Brutus began a more lucrative business.