[Brad]

Here guy, I was bored when downloading a patch for MOHAA, if the paragraphs look weird it's because I copied it from word.

Greed, power, corruption, skill, and intelligence are those of the Merkado family. 5 simple principals set their family apart from the rest of the town of Santerrain. Gorlon, Jakita, Nightstar, Horge….Merkado.
A trader bye the name of Julian Merkado started the Merkado family. He was born of a meager farming family of and snuck into Dustari gardens for even the slightest morsel of food. His father was a seldom and quiet man which made Julian even more tense. Even as a baby he was adventurous. Books say that in one instance Julian snuck into the Dustari castle, kissed the princess, and ran out without even being noticed! Guards stormed through his small town of Koerkol searching for this “peasant”. For weeks they searched and searched but to no avail. It appeared Julian had just..vanished? His parents, Margaret and Samuel just walked away when they had seen their son was gone. Samuel went back to work, and Margaret laughed. They nodded to the guards that if they would ever see their boy again, it would be reported immediately. But where was Julian?
During this period of searching, Julian fled to the town of Santerrain located in Samurai territory. Bored and confused, he wandered around until he found an old abandoned shack. There lived an old bandit by the name of Sisok. He befriended this bandit and grew trust for him. He vowed to travel with this man, but he first had to do something. He left his small sack of gold, and the rest of his belongings and hopped on a small raft heading towards Dustari.
When he got there he was confused to find his mother and father were gone. Walking to and fro, he asked villagers what had happened to them. With anger in their eyes, they would reply back with “traitors…” Finally, a small man of maybe 55 years old answered my question. “Oh! They have become royalty! It appears your mother has become a mistress for King Zulithe, and your father a guard” he said. Startled, Julian ran to the castle gates demanding to see his father. The guards were confused as Julian screamed “Let me see Samuel Merkado!”. “There is no Samuel Merkado here” they said. “We have but a Samuel Longton who guards the east wing” they added. Julian screamed, “Let me see him!” The guards brought him to the east wing of the castle where he was confused to see his father in plate armor. “D-d-dad…?” he said. Samuel turned around shocked and disgusted and snarled “Take this peasant to the dungeon for the crimes of fondling the princess.” Julian’s eyes widened as a tear fell from his face he mumbled “D…d..dad…w…”. Then he was knocked unconscious.
Seven hours later, Julian awakened and was confused. He noticed brass bars around him and he screamed. The sole Merkado locked up in a prison. For days Julian sat there eating only the small portions of Goat Lard that Zulithe sent to the prisoners. It appeared hopeless for Julian until the night of October 16, Princess Lycia’s birthday. It was about 9:30 pm when Julian heard a small voice at his cell window. It was Sisok! Julian woke up in excitement and mumbled “Get me out of here!” Sisok replied, “We are working on it.” About 5 minutes later Sisok’s voice came back “Julian, watch out!” In an instant, a large explosion was heard. A small hole was made in Julian’s cell! Tightly and securely, Julian squeezed his way out of the hole. He was surprised to see another man along with Sisok. Julian would later find out that this man was the leader of the Karakaze Troupe, Tybalt.
Julian stayed with the Karakaze troupe for months and learned the arts of deception, trickery, and thievery. He grew the loving bond for the art of being a merchant and decided that for his role. As time progressed, Julian slowly changed, becoming greedy and awestruck on gaining riches. He had the “power” of persuasion and he knew how to use it. He could convince anyone, to do nearly anything by using only his knowledge.
On a troupe trip to the lands of Antora, Julian met a young woman by the name of Morna and he was instantly infatuated. His eyes were locked on her and every move she made. For days the troupe stayed at Antora and Julian grew closer and closer to Morna. The night before the troupe set off, magic took its place. A child would be given birth to…in nine months.
The Karakaze Troupe along with Julian walked off back to their small hut in Santerrain and Julian knew nothing of this child. For years they traveled until once again they stopped at Antora for a campsite. Julian remembered this woman and went back to greet her. Julian noticed the child, and grew awestruck. He picked up the boy (now 5) and asked Morna what his name was. She replied, Brad, Brad Merkado. They both smiled and spoke for hours. Julian was to take Brad in and raise him with the Karakaze Troupe.
For 13 years Brad was trained in the art of trading and thievery and he mastered it at a young age. Being quick and nimble, Brad became one of the strongest links of the Karakaze Troupe. His elders being Tybalt, Julian, and Sisok made Brad highly trained. For Brad’s 18th birthday the troupe traveled to the Ye Coleon Pub located in the lands of Dustari. The celebration was going great until two Dustari guards walked into the pub. One was Julian’s father, the other being an unknown guard. Samuel was now over 60 years old, but he appeared 40 at most. His arms were huge and he stood gallant over the pub. He walked towards Brad snickering. Brad walked back slowly and confused. Julian stood in front of him sturdy and strong. Once again Samuel laughed and said, “Move, or I will move you.” Julian remained standing in front of his father. Samuel said, “Fine, have it your way”. In an instant, a spear was jabbed into the heart of Julian. He fell to the floor and was on his last breath. Tears rushed to Brad’s eyes as he charged Samuel. Sisok held Brad back for they all were unarmed. The two guards galloped away and laughed to one another. Brad stood there with tears in his eyes vouching revenge on the scum who did this.
We now join Brad today, 6 months after the occurrences at the pub. He still promises to get his revenge on the Dustari scum who killed his father, but his greedy ways still kick in. Wealth or revenge? Brad wants both.