Reiner Teer

Reiner Teer holds the esteemed position of Baron of the Western region within the Kingdom of Valriege. Serving as Lord Commander and Minister of Interior, he oversees territorial expansion, promotes industrialization in Ludenstadt, enhances infrastructure, and actively contributes to forming and provisioning the armed forces. Notably, Baron Teer is the sole member of House Teer, a newly established baronial lineage in charge of industrial territories in Ludenstadt. As the singular progenitor, he shapes the identity and prominence of this nascent noble house within Valriege's aristocracy.

Baron Teer also serves as an official of House Astyla (formerly Astilor), contributing to its venerable traditions. His dual roles emphasize his dedication to both Valriege's progress and the preservation of House Astyla's esteemed heritage.

Personality
This individual is a dynamic blend of contrasting traits. They exude loud and nervous energy, yet carry a subtle undercurrent of depression. Their sharp wit and sarcasm coexist with a humorous side, revealing a multifaceted personality. Despite appearing scattered, they possess a meditative quality, often reflecting on deeper thoughts. This introspection fosters empathy, making their interactions humane. Ambitious and reflective, they navigate life with a unique mix of intensity and contemplation.

Appearance
The individual is a human with a stature of approximately towering height and a weight of around moderate heft. They possess goldish eye color and brunette hair, slightly disheveled and of medium length, exhibiting a hint of graying at the roots. Their appearance suggests a slightly weathered but well-maintained physique, featuring a small goatee on the angular chin of a square-shaped face with slightly hollowed cheeks. Notably, their slightly long arms contribute to their overall proportions, adding a distinctive element to their physical presence.

Early life
Born in Ciosa to a family of city dwellers, Reiner initially pursued studies at the local university. In his formative years, he leaned towards the exact sciences but despite his initial preference, the reality of education and societal pressures led him towards the study of humanities, particularly political and historical disciplines. Yet, disillusioned with the Valriege education system and the humanities in general, he redirected his focus entirely to the study of engineering, distancing himself from the humanities, which he found somewhat repelling after completing a nearly full course. This sentiment extended to the highly revered Solen religious doctrine, with Reiner harboring skepticism and apathy toward its teachings.

In his spiritual quest for new pursuits and a sense of belonging in the vast world, Reiner transformed into a wandering scholar after completing his university course. He traversed his homeland, studying and mastering various crafts, and delving into the cultural diversity of the Valriege Imperium.

However, the attempts of the budding self-taught engineer to find a new niche, a place he could truly call home, were not entirely successful.

Education and career
However, despite his unsuccessful wanderings, fortune finally smiled upon our connoisseur of exact sciences in the lands of Edenheim, specifically in the capital city of Raghrena. Still in search of at least a place to sleep, the wandering scholar was pleasantly surprised to find one in the form of aristocrat Karl Astilor, who at the time needed an assistant-scribe with scientific expertise.

Deeply grateful for such attention and honor from a stranger, Reiner dedicated the subsequent years to proving that his position was well-deserved, substantiating his competence with both words and actions. He meticulously managed court documents, drafted them on demand, and conducted experiments in assigned fields, be it alchemy, weapon craftsmanship, or any other discipline.

Around this time, the Astilor household experienced a resurgence, with the city and the entire region buzzing with activity. The not-so-young scribe found it unfitting to remain without a title or rank, especially as the restructuring of the cabinet ministers eventually secured him a place within it.

Ultimately, Reiner Teer, once a mere scribe, was bestowed with the title and status of Stabsmeister, or simply Meister, at the court of the esteemed Karl Astilor.

Just a few years later, in a lifted spirits, he enthusiastically engaged in constructing experimental models for a future project that Karl Aulian, keen on industrialization in Ludenstadt, would greatly appreciate — Black Talon Armamament Company foundation, great future provider of arms for Astyla's recruits and nobles.