Ridmark has always had a troubled past, as a young child from a humble birth his life has been full of tragedy. Ridmark does not carry a surname simply because he never had one, born to parents that could not afford to keep him fed, he was surrendered to a clerical order that followed the teachings of the Red Knight. Growing up in an environment dedicated to the understanding of miliary tactics, history was not a great place for a child, and while the members of the order were well intentioned, treating a child like an aspiring officer in the military had lasting effects. However, the instruction and training provided made Ridmark a capable strategist, fighter and eventually a recognized Paladin in the order. Ridmark would have been content to continue his service to the Red Knight for the rest of his days, practicing martial prowess and tactics, however fate had a different plan for him.