Ansreik (Old Rh."Divine Ruler") was the scion of an ancient Nenedain house of chieftains and Warriors and naturally succeeded his fother to the honor of thegnship of Mathleisbaurg.All acklowledged his the most skilled of the townsfolk in arms and his personal courage was beyond dispute.However his caution as a commander drew criticism from the more hotheaded folk who thought he should strike back the Orcs who regularly raided the towns surroundings more vigorously. Ansreik was famed for his unruly red hair and beard, characteristic of his line and thought of but average Northmen hight, his heavy muscular frame made his skill as a fighter and wrestler evident.