Negotiator Baldur is a diplomat of the Dawn Alliance. Some call him astute, others conniving, and yet others inscrutable—but it is precisely these qualities that allow him to balance the interests of his allies, maximizing their strategic interests far beyond the battlefield.
Given Baldur's exceptional eloquence and erudition, many assume that he descends from the noble class of the Solaris Dynasty. He claims, however, to be nothing more than an ordinary survivor. His familiarity with working-class devices such as the pulverizer and forging bench seems to corroborate this, while his knowledge and skills stem from the libraries of the Dawn Alliance and the survival techniques he learned through arduous years of hardship amidst the tundra.
Beyond diplomacy and negotiation, Baldur also excels at combat. His swordsmanship was once tested against the great Jeronimo, and likewise, his marksmanship was measured against Bahiti, earning him only praise from both masters. These combat skills were not only for show—they have saved him from more than a few assassination attempts.
It stands to reason that the purpose of war is to gain an advantage. Possessing a deep knowledge of this principle, Baldur could defuse rage-fueled potential wars by appealing to the mutual interests of all parties. Recently, he was tasked to mediate a conflict between two powerful lords. The dispute was triggered by unexpected news that sparked an argument over succession. To spare the common folk from the ravages of war, he had to uncover the truth behind a late lord's conflicting final wills.
Guillaume and Hilmar were legendary warriors under Ambrosios the Lion. Ambrosios left no heirs, so upon his death, his two trusted lieutenants divided his lands equally. More recently, however, they each received differing copies of his "final will", with each copy designating them as the sole heir. And thus, the flame of conflict was kindled.
Baldur's initial intervention delayed the simmering tide of war. Then, assisted by Bahiti, he fought the clock to uncover the mastermind behind the false, forged wills. In the end, the combined efforts of Baldur and Bahiti healed the rift between the two embattled lords, allowing them to join forces to defeat their mutual adversary, who had sought to profit from their enmity. After calming the crisis shoulder-to-shoulder, the friendship between the diplomat and the explorer had grown much more profound.
