Erwin Van der Pol

Once a inquisitor under the employ of the Divine Church, Erwin Van der Pol is today a name of ill repute. After a hard life, with the addition of being horrifically scarred during his service to the church, Erwin became increasingly selfish and inconsiderate. Skilled in tracking and marksmanship, he turned his talents to brigandry under the cover of the guise of a monster hunter.

History
Not much is known of Erwins younger years. His first certifiable record is as a recruit in the Atracan military. Serving as a tracker and fusilier, he displayed a commendable talent, enough to be recruited by the Divine Church and the Vigilant Order as a monster hunter later in his career.

Although of not much faith, Erwin fabricated a display of himself as devout and god-fearing. This, accompanied by his skills, permitted him to rise to prominence as a valued hunter with the inquisitions ranks. Although appreciated for his talents, Erwin grew aggrieved by the pitiful pay his tasks afforded him, not content with the church excuse of "performing a vital service to a just cause". As time went on he used his rank and affiliations to subtly demand larger sums for his work.

After having been severely maimed by a werebeast, Erwin dropped all pretence of piousness. Eventually his conduct drew the ire of the church and he was cast out. On his own, he took the skills learned in the church's service and struck out on his own. Working mostly in the remote countryside of northern Atraca, Erwin Van der Pol was the name of a disreputable man, and perhaps even a highwayman, but none the less a man one could turn to if monsters needed slaying.

It is not even certain if Erwin Van der Pol is his real name. If such would be the case, his place of origin could be placed somewhere in the northwestern highlands of Atraca.

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