Alex was born in the eastern part of Lordaeron in a village by the name of Andorhal. His parents were Marion and Jason Cranes. Alex was interested in combat since he was six years old. Every day he went to the village's tavern and listened to stories of the adventurers that passed by. His family's house was a little bit outside of the town. His mother always stayed at home to take care of Alex, while his father was a soldier - a very skilled fighter. Alex didn't see his father often, naturally. As Alex reached the age of ten, the family received a letter with bad news.