A dark haired youth with a mischievous grin. He walks with an air of confidence, and gives the impression that he is quite competent with the scimitar displayed openly at his side. (He is equally competent with the war razors stashed less conspicuously about his person). A scar runs down the left side of his face and his nose is crooked from being broken at least once.



Vano grew up as part of a nomadic band of about 70 Varisians. His sister Brandi is younger by 4 years and is the darling of the community. His father, Qrow, and mother, Lenna, are accepted as the leaders of the caravan. They are both incredibly skilled bards. Vano didn't inherit their musical talents, but did enjoy learning the traditional sword dances of his people. He still practices when he can find the time and is known to put on impromptu performances when drunk enough. Vano does not know where the caravan is currently travelling, but he knows their paths will cross again when they are meant to...such is the Varisian way.

When he turned 16, Vano left the caravan to see the world, have adventures, and be independent. You could say he was successful in doing this... You could also say that he lived a year of debauchery and then accidentally became a pirate. One morning, after a night of far too many drinks, he awoke to unexpectedly find himself aboard a ship, press-ganged into joining a pirate crew. Thus began the darkest period of Vano's life...he doesn't talk about it.

Several years later, a older, tougher, and much less naive Vano finally earns himself some unsupervised shore leave. He reports the pirates to the local authorities and tries to help bring them to justice. Despite his best efforts, the pirates sail away. In the process of convincing the locals for help, he is forced into confessing his own crimes. The local sheriff decides that the most fitting punishment for Vano is to send him off to the Order of the Black Arrow to serve a term fighting giants at the border.

A couple years later, Vano has completed his basic training with the Order and spent several seasons patrolling the Storval Rise. He finally found a place where he fits in among the other reformed rogues and ruffians. The Order has given him a purpose and returned his pride. He is currently working toward full initiation into the Order. He has been tasked with travelling to Sandpoint, representing the Order at the rededication ceremony, and reporting back afterwards.