Once the personal bodyguard of an esteemed and powerful Wizard, Kieran fell to disgrace when his charge was killed in action under his protection. Kieran deserted his post, fled his homeland, and adopted a new identity in a desperate bid to outrun his guilt and shame. He turned to odd jobs to make ends meet.
In the wake of the reckoning, Kieran sees an opportunity for redemption. A new era of potential heroes flock to Aitreas to save what's left of the world, in spite of the tremendous risk to their lives. Inspired by the drive he sees in others, Kieran has once again taken up his shield to defend would be legends, so they may live long enough to fulfill their potential.
Kieran currently wears plain, undecorated Splint-mail armour, built for nothing beyond efficiency as he does not believe he deserves the brilliant ornamentation he once wore. What does stick out about his appearance, is the distinct lack of a weapon on his waist, and the nasty spikes erupting from the top and bottom of his battered and beaten kite shield