Name: Kain Ironmaster
Nickname: Scar
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: Nord
Birthsign: Warrior
Who you're fighting for: Elsweyr

Skills: Much like a typical Nord, Kain is far more gifted in the art of combat than any other, he is trained in both the use of Blades and Blunted weaponry though his favoured weapon, unusually for a Nord of his size, is a Katana. Without a weapon at hand Kain loves to exercise his skill in hand-to-hand combat, he has practised for most of his life and can out manoeuvre and overcome most opponents without the need for a weapon. Outside of combat he has a simple knowledge of Alchemy, able to concoct simple healing potions and weak fatigue restores (though he rarely uses them in combat), otherwise his magical talent is non-existent. He relies in battle upon stamina and incredible strength; though he is not unintelligent and will more often than not outwit his opponent before he has to resort to his reserve of resilience and power. Kain has been educated in the art of Armoury explained partially by his surname, the expertise is hereditary in his family-line who have built up quite a reputation over the years, which is the sole reason he has found himself in the heat of Elsweyr.

General Appearance: Nordic genes have blessed Kain with his tall and powerful figure, with daunting height and heavy bones Kain is noticeably larger than most other men. His history and upbringing as well as many years spent in the harsh wilderness have taken their toll on his muscular frame and allow for strength that is hard to equal. Concave cheeks, a strong jaw and a long, sharp, broken nose added with his low brow and slanted eyebrows give Kain a hard and rugged looking face, which often appears unfriendly and often serious regardless of his actual mood. His eyes too are unforgiving and their steel blue gaze reflects the harshness of the freezing cold environment that Kain has grown up with, complimented both by his thick black eyebrows and darkened surrounding sockets. His hair is unkempt and knotted; a black tangle left to trail down his back. His fringe is almost spikey and trails off down to the left side of his face, often falling in front of his eye and the scar that is ripped across it. The scar is his most distinguishable feature; it remains from a bear’s paw swipe that managed to catch his face when he was younger. The scar is also what gives him his nickname, and it has left him partially blind in his left eye (though it would be impossible to guess so).

Weapons: The Katana commonly used by Kain is a family heirloom, passed down from father to son, and is cherished by Kain to the highest degree. Given its age the Katana is in surprisingly good condition. Though the blade itself remains sharp, there are various scars, chips and cuts into the swords sharp edge, the sword’s hilt is black with a simple steel blade. Kain also keeps a small knife on his belt for the majority of time, though this is not used for combat, rather an item for skinning animals or even eating. Though Kain keeps no other weapons with him, he has been known to use other weapons in the past; such as spears and axes, it is clear though that he uses his favoured katana more so than any other weapon.

Armour/Clothing: Despite his history of craftsmanship in the iron industry, Kain prefers to stay away from metal armours, more likely relying on fur or leather protection. Since his move to Elsweyr however his wardrobe has changed significantly; being used to the freezing cold Kain found it hard to adapt at first to the change in climate, and has stuck to mainly light clothing, and minimal armour whilst moving around in the hot deserts and forests of the Elsweyr border. Normal apparel for the Nord would include a silk or linen white shirt, or perhaps on a hotter day, no shirt at all. Simple cloth pants are often the choice of the Nord, as they allow him for ease of movement and are cooler in the southern heat.

Other items: Kain keeps a utility like belt of helpful items to aid him on his travels:
- A map of Elsweyr.
- His hunting knife.
- 30+ coins. In case he needs something.
- A leather skin for water.
- Sometimes, some ingredients that may help in making a potion or two, or simply for eating.

Personality/Mentality: Kain is renowned for his clear mind and his kind heart. Though he is quiet in person, he possesses great people skills and can often build a strong relationship with those that he interacts with. He tries to be friendly and well liked, though he will not lie nor go out of his way to impress or attract someone whom he feels would not like him for who he is. He is a good leader, confident in himself and those around him, and as a great leader can influence and build a strong team of friends, comrades or otherwise through his ability to promote a good atmosphere and raise confidence. He is, in battle calculated and precise with his movement, relying on his able speed and stamina as well as his increased strength. Resilient, Kain is tough and rarely takes failure as an option, when he does; he does it with pride and a certainty that there was nothing more he could offer to resolve a situation. He is strong in spirit and in mind, and though it would take a lot to break him down mentally he has a weakness in that he can be overly trusting or ambitious.

Brief History: Born and raised in Skyrim, a young Kain was nothing more than a working class Nord. His father and his father before him had long been in the line of both armour and combat, focussing on the craft that is armoury and the production of fine iron goods. From weapons to armour Kain had been trained since a young age to be both able to craft and to wield such weapons, as well as in the art of various combat styles. After signing up with a Nordic army, Kain gained practical knowledge and experience of both frontline warfare and guerrilla style combat in the thick Nordic forests and mountains. His ability to lead in combat as well as produce quality gear for the forces eventually lead him into Elsweyr, where with a small group of smiths, he found himself on the western border of the province along the Xylo River. He had originally been sent to supply the fighting Khajiit with armour and weapons, however after this was proven to fail, he decided to stick around and help the Khajiit with a fight that seemed an almost impossible victory.

Reason for Fighting: Kain had built a small group of friends among the Khajiit during his time in Elsweyr, the small town of Heimthor was a close community, and Kain now owned a small wares shop where he crafted and sold his own weapons getting to know the locals, as well as the soldiers that often passed through the town located so close to the forests staging the battle. He had seen the atrocities of the war the Khajiit were fighting, victims and casualties of the battlefield that he had never grown used to despite his experience. He feared for the Khajiit and hoped that he could play a part in saving what, to him, had been a hospitable and welcoming community, despite how nigh the end for the Khajiit seemed to be.