Vlas
Vlas was born in the northern city of Neus as the son of a common soldier.
Though a man who spoke of honor and duty, Vlas' father was a drunk, a problem which plagued him and subsequently his family. Vlas grew up under the fists of his father, often bearing the brunt of drunken beatings and tirades for one imagined failure or another.
His upbringing was not a pleasant one, and he would often run away from home to avoid his fathers violent cycles. Each time he got away the City Guard would find him, and thanks to his fathers connections would return him.
This violent cycle continued for years until Vlas turned fourteen. It was during his fathers latest tirade that Vlas finally managed to defend himself. As his father grabbed a fireplace poker and began to walk towards him, Vlas lashed out. An innate magic called forward from his very soul, and the wrought iron within his fathers hand twisted and stabbed through his arm like a snake striking it's prey.
His father fell screaming to the floor, and from that day forth did not dare to raise a hand.
Unable to leave behind his mother and siblings, Vlas continued to live with his parents for the next three years. Through this time he was pushed to follow in his fathers footsteps, encouraged to use his magical abilities and join the City Guard.
He eventually relented, joining the guard and beginning his training.
It was here that Vlas truly began to understand his gifts. Though holding no College of Magic or collection of Sorcerers like some other cities, Neus embraced it's magical sons and daughters. Vlas was welcomed into the ranks of the military, and there was given free reign to practice, explore, and learn of his abilities.
Eventually this lead to him rapidly rising through the ranks, allowing him to the join the Neus Imperial Guard.
There he served loyally for five years, protecting the ruling Duma and foiling dozens of assassination attempts.
Though his life went well enough, Vlas was eventually embroiled in a love affair with one of the wives of a member of the Duma. The two were caught, and though Vlas was to be sentenced to death, the friends that he had made over the years got his sentence reduced to exile.
Thrown from the only home he had ever had, Vlas became a wanderer. For years he served in various jobs; Bounty Hunter, Mercenary, bodyguard, and half a dozen other.
Eventually he landed upon a single occupation; Monster Hunting.