Leif Drake

Biography
Leif aw oke one day in Catherby under the care of an old fisherman,  remembering naught but his name. It was soon clear that Leif was not to be a fisherman after a series of disasters he had caused. Leif craved adventure, when he reached manhood he left Catherby to become a minstrel.

Under Oliver Ryder
During his time as a minstrel, he settled temporarily in Falador, finding the local tavern full every night. Eventually though Falador was plunged into conflict, Leif quickly joined the militia and fought against those who would see Falador in other hands. As things settled down, Leif joined the standing army of Falador under King Oliv er Ryder and Supreme commander Dymitri Dae. Shortly after the King and his troops relocated to Burthorpe Leif resigned, hoping to find a more profitable lifestyle.

Against the Commonwealth
In hopes of destroying the upcoming Commonwealth threat, Leif began searching for allies. Leif then joined a discreet order called the Enforcers of Balance  and was leader for a short time before it was forced to disband. He was contacted by Elwin Cadarn as the Enforcers disbande d, and learned of his past, or what of it Elwin knew. From the remains of the Enforcers Leif attempted to keep their purpose alive, forming the Imperial Alliance and besieging Commonwealth Falador. As Leif was promised Falador in exchange for allowing Prince Thomas Cross to live, the young prince’s father, Corvus Cross, took Falador from Leif by rallying the citizen against him. Leif then allied himself with Ulrich Cross, traitorous brother of Corvus and defector from the Commonwealth. Ulrich wa s able to get Falador without conflict after Corvus was murdered.

Under Ulrich Cross
Leif was then appointed head councilman and second in command of the city. Soon after Ulrich gave Falador to Dion Magnan after an attempt on Ulrich’s life. Ulrich later disappeared, leaving his remaining lands in the hands of his Emma Cross, Corvus’ niece.

Against Dion
With Falador in other hands, Leif joined a militia group led by Oliver Ryder’s servant. After the militia allied itself with Dion Leif left and went back to wandering. He traveled in the guise of a minstrel, longing for the past he could not return to. When he returned to the old base of <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">the Enforcers he found Elwin there and learned that he had come from northern Kandarin from the manuscripts in the library there. He then traveled north to explore the land he might have come from.

The League of United Kingdoms
When Elwin became the Ravensgarth representative in the League, and also conquer many lands, Leif was his first choice as second in command. He helped take the land that would become the proince of Tallfolk and planned the attack on the land that later became Strongwood. He led the raid on Varrock during which Gale found Aster. He also participated in many other activities within the League. He gave the Rule of Ravensgarth to Aster and relocated himself to Strongwood in order to have a shorter path to the most important allies and enemies of the League. He led the first attack on the Bloodcaller rebellion and set them back almost a year's woth of work and planning. He fortified Dagger Keep after the trio formed by Aster, William, and Dagger and created the animated armor there. He more recently took charge of Operation Red Survalliance and completed an accurate file on each of the major settlements in Gielinor. As the League grew Leif settled down and stopped being as active within the military.

Resignment From the League
Leif decided to leave the League and its army, at least temporarily. He is currently staying in his lodge on the border of Ravensgarth, deciding where to go. He took his personal servant's and soldiers with him when he relocated. They went west from Strongwood and cleared an area just outside the borders of the province. The made camp there for days while setting up a more permanent settlement. They had built a castle of wood, and found a nearby quarry they could use later. Once the construction was done Leif used magic to form a thick ring of trees around the area to prevent their discovery.

Combat
Leif is proficient with many weapons
 * Longbow
 * Sword
 * Flail
 * Knives
 * Throwing Knives

Non-Combat
Leif has many skill that are not combat related


 * Playing the lute
 * Singing
 * Metalworking
 * Fletching
 * Makeover magic
 * Soul magic

Appearance
Hair: Blond, no facial hair

Eyes: Grey

Build: Well muscled

Height: 6'1"

Weight: 180 lb.

Other: Long scar running up his left arm

Quotes
"If I'm going to die I'll die fighting, not sitting in here like a coward."

"It's not going to work if you don't make it."

"I just fought my way here, I'm not leaving."

"That bar is a hazard."