Kasia Praidos

Description
Kasia Praidos is a Messanite male and is 6'1"/250lbs. He is 52 years old. He has greying black hair and long thin beard. He is a bit portly but is not to be underestimated. He is a skilled combatant and is deceptively fast when using his trademark war hammer. He usually wears fine clothing one would expect of a king. He is a second generation ruler as his father, Galnon Praidos, took the throne from Lortael Torvin, who was a 7th generation ruler of Messan. He is a stern and driving king with ambitious goals of expansion. He is married to Leslaya Naelis although he is known to take mistresses. Also he has 3 children, two sons and a daughter with Leslaya but rumors abound with at least one bastard son.

Background
Kasia was raised in the courts during a troubled time. His father took the throne by force during an uprising that was just barely popular enough for his father to assume the throne. Therefore, Kasia grew up watching his father rule with an iron hand in order to quell any dissension. Kasia's father was killed by an assassin that was allegedly sent from Adrus. This almost brought the two countries to war but there was never enough evidence to properly justify an retaliatory invasion. Kasia's younger brother, Terel, vied for the throne when this happened but was quickly dismissed by Kasia and the Council of Lords. He currently resides in a mild captivity as he is free to roam but constantly watched.

Personality
King Kasia is a shrewd and debaucherous man. He is a stern and unforgiving ruler and not liked very much by the other rulers. He is constantly seeking to further his power and territory and has aspirations of taking Etria and uniting the Central Kingdoms under his rule. He is prone to excess in his vices but is not reckless. He is cold and calculating and molds the truth to fit his goals.