Ryl's father was slaughtered by a six fingered man. His father was a great swordmaker in Carolustadt. When the six fingered man requests a special sword, his father took the job. The six fingered man returned and demanded it, but at 1/10th his promised price. His father refused, and without a word the six fingered man slashed him through the heart. Ryl loved his father, so naturally he challenged his murderer to a dual. He failed... But the six fingered man leave him with two scars, one on each side of his face. He was only eleven years old. When he was strong enough, he dedicated his life to the study of fencing... So the next time he meets the six fingered man he will not fail. Ryl will go up to the six fingered man and say. "Hello... My name is Ryl Ortega. You killed my father... Prepare to die.".