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Ragnar is relatively tall, standing at 6ft 6in, taller than quite a few others because he is part Dúnedain and part Elf. Ragnar has an oval shaped head with a defined, slightly pointed chin and a sturdy jawline. He looks like he’s 30 years old, though he’s a lot older than that. His face is usually held forward in a steady gaze, and has an air of authority that is palpable. He has messy, slightly long dark brown hair, dark brown eyes, and an almost faded splash of freckles on the bridge of his nose. Ragnar’s skin is marked with small scars, nothing so bad that it would damage his good looks, though. He has slightly thin eyebrows, usually raised up high in amusement, or pointed down sharply if something upsets him or makes him angry. He is usually either seen with a goofy grin on his face when he feels happy and at ease, a determined scowl when he is faced with a challenge or an opponent, or he takes up a brooding expression. Ragnar has slightly shorter than medium length, somewhat roughly trimmed facial hair. He likes to have it somewhat short, because he feels like it would look too wild if it's very much longer, and if it was trimmed nicer, it wouldn't look wild enough. He feels like it makes him look tougher, and, if it was possible, more attractive. He is a very tanned man with calloused hands, due to days and days out in the hot sun training, and fairly lean with a slightly higher than average, muscular build to himself. Ragnar’s body is really built more for speed than strength, due to him being part elf, but he isn't considered remotely weak at all, he’s won his fair share of fist fights, and his body is very durable and sturdy, meaning that he could really take on the hits before he gets worn out or beat up. Ragnar usually wears a loose fitting cotton shirt of varying colors with gauntlet like cuffs at the wrists, light chain mail armor, a dark brown leather tunic, padded black trousers, a black pair of boots, and a long, hooded green cloak. Ragnar wears a scabbard that is strapped diagonally across his back, holding his double-edged leaf bladed Hand-and-a-Half style sword. The sword is elven made and has a silver steel blade and bronze crossguard, hilt, and pommel. The blade is made of the finest steel, it stays sharp and cuts like butter. It never dulls, and it never breaks. A large, white gemstone is embedded in the pommel. Along both sides of the blade, in the elven language, the name of the sword is inscribed. It’s name is Ârcrist, or Kings Sword. On both sides of the crossguard, in a forgotten Dúnedain language, is the name of a forgotten Dúnedain King, Ragnar’s ancestor, who the elves forged the sword for thousands of years ago. The sheath is silver, and beautifully decorated. Intricate elven designs cover it. Inscribed at the top of the sheath is this: “Onlui i thand aran tur- rad- hi magol” or “Only the true King can find this Sword”, but there is an elven spell on the sheath that makes the statement unreadable. Ragnar found the sword and sheath in the rubble of an old, destroyed fortress. He doesn’t know the true heritage of the weapon. He also has a pair of curved elven short swords hanging from his left and right hip, the blades and handles of the short swords elegantly designed with elven symbols, a set of three large daggers hidden within his clothes, strapped to his chest, and a Galadhrim Longbow that hangs on his back, along with a quiver of arrows. Ragnar also has a horn that is attached to a rope, Ragnar either hangs it around his neck, or he hangs on his saddle. The elves gave him the horn to signal to them whenever he returns, so that they can throw a party and a large feast. | Ragnar is somewhat a fairly nice guy, but he has a slight anger problem, causing him to lash out at people he cares about, making him hurt people when he doesn't want to. This usually happens when he feels pressured or frustrated and when he feels like all hope is lost. He isn’t against hurting people, though. He is ruthless against anyone that he deems an enemy. He is a very loyal friend or ally, but if you betray him, it is hard to gain his trust back. He will hunt you down to the end of the earth if you betray or double cross him. To some, Ragnar acts like a hard, cruel man who would go to far lengths to get what he wants, and sometimes he will. But, once you get to know him, you realize that's not always the case. He is sometimes like a kid at heart, joking around with people and attempting to ease any tension during stressful days. Ragnar also has a slight alcohol problem, he just can't stop drinking it, and weirdly, and luckily, he hardly ever gets drunk. Ragnar also has a way with the ladies, since he's so attractive and charming, you know, that's what he tends to say, anyways, which is probably one of his jokes. He is a great singer, he is often the one who starts singing while at camp or while riding, heck he’s even sang while in a fight. He has a great range in pitch, can sing any song flawlessly. Ragnar is fairly carefree and reckless in nature, always using a little too much power or skill then the scenario needed, whether fighting against friend or foe, Ragnar doesn't know when to hold back. Ragnar is a very loyal ally, never backing down, even if victory is doubtful. Even though Ragnar is a fairly decent guy, he is willing to do fairly bad things for the greater good of his people and friends. | Swordsmanship, Tracking, and Charisma | Ragnar was born in Rivendell, his father was named Aeron, a Dúnedain who was fostered in Rivendell, and his mother was named Theriril, an Elf that lived in Mirkwood. Ragnar lived in Rivendell until Aeron and Theriril died when Ragnar was five, then Ragnar was moved to Minas Tirith, where Ragnar was fostered there for awhile before moving to Mirkwood, to live with his mothers people. When he came of age he left and became one of The Rangers of the North. Throughout his life, he has hunted down monsters, fought in wars, and helped keep the peace in Middle Earth. Ragnar fought in the Army of Gondor, helped lead the Rohirrim Cavalry in different wars, and fought alongside the elves. He spends most of his days traveling, in search of people to help and jobs to do. He tries to visit the elves as often as he can, since they are somewhat family to him. Ragnar was part of the group that set out to destroy the silver ring, but he got captured by a dark wizard. The wizard put a spell on Ragnar, which made him forget everything from the quest, and he was barely able to escape with his life. He is now trying to piece together the memories from the quest, though it is difficult. | Ragnar is one of the Rangers of the North. The blood of a forgotten Dúnedain king runs through his veins, unbeknownst to him, making him the long lost heir. A lot of times, Ragnar uses a false name, Dagnir, meaning Slayer. Ragnar has a house in Minas Tirith that he returns to here and there. He has clothes, armor, weapons, books and maps hidden away there, as well as gold that he acquired from different jobs. | Fireclaw3