Name: Astien Valtieri
Title: Heir to the Archduchy of Camlorn
Age: 24
Race: Breton
Gender Male

Appearance: Astien is a rather handsome you man. He has short wavy light brown hair that is complemented by his father’s piercing blue-green eyes. He has a certain look of sophistication and suave that is lacking in his father who is much more gruff and blunt. He share his father’s height and stands about 6’1; however he is much more lean.

Skills: Astien is very different from his father. Where his father would favor brute force in a battle, Astien would favor finesse. This is evident in the way that he has trained in the arts of combat and war. Astien is a fierce dualist and favors rapiers and schiavonas rather than long swords and shields. His mind like his father’s is quick and sharp, yet more agile and cunning. Astien boasts quick reflexes and an even quicker tongue. He would rather fight in court than on the battlefield.

Equipment (Weapons, armor, misc.): Astien typically wears rather nice http://www.twinrosesdesigns.com/Burgundy_and_Gold_Doublet_Front_Shot.jpg of varying color and fashion with matching pants and knee-high boots. On the rare occasion that he does ride into battle he wears a suit of elegant studded leather armor over a set of chainmail; when Astien duals he wears a http://www.a2armory.com/images/medievalcostumes/men/leatherjerkin.jpg. He also prefers to use http://pics.myarmoury.com/ebe_collection_nathan02.jpg and Rapiers rather than typical long swords.

Background: Astien is the firstborn son of Archduke Senhyn Valtieri and the late Lysa of Anticlere. Astien grew up in the court of his father and quickly became fascinated by politics as a boy. His father attempted to train him in the arts of war however the only thing Astien ever took a liking too was dueling and his studies. After a few years Senhyn gave up trying to shape his son into a military commander and allowed him to train as he wished. Over the years Astien became a fierce duelist. So far only a few have bested him.

However he also became a fierce politician and participated in many of his father’s court hearings and councils. He has gained the nickname “The Fox of Camlorn” for his sharp wits and quick tongue. Astien travelled to many places in his teens, including the Kingdom of Sentinel across the Illiac.

In recent years Astien has stayed within the borders of High Rock and every so often rules the Archduchy of Camlorn when his father is away.