Raec

A strong-willed and able-bodied powerhouse, Raec is the leader of the gang known as the Eprian Raiders.

Appearance
Raec has short unrly hair and constant "five o'clock shadow". He wears sleevless leather garments that show off his large arms and wears magical bracers. He has a wild look in his eye and holds a cocky posture.

Zanza
Raec is a Zanbatou Zanza, meaning he is trained to wield the zanbatou. Most Zanza's (as they are known) wield a 10 foot long Katana (which is the "real" zanbatou), this is an incredible feat in itself, and is the typically chosen weapon of this group. Some with incredible strength (or magical enhancements) wield a stone Zanbatou, typically weighing in at 300 pounds. Raec is an exception, he weilds a Iron Zanbatou, which is only possible because of his own impressive natural strength and the incredible strength of the Bracers of Strength.

Strength
It takes an incredibly strong individual to wield a weapon like a zanbatou. Raec himself has incredible strength and could hold his own against many of the strongest men in Nabe, however, his true power lies in a pair of magical bracers he looted off a traveling dwarf he felled when the dwarf arrogantly refused to pay his toll. These bracers are the legendary Bracers of Strength, a part of the Armor of Invincibility. Raec never parts with these bracers, not even to his most trusted ally, Qirem.

Mounted Combat
In the final confrontation with the Master in volume one, Raec shows prowess in mounted combat, taking wing on Geitz and attacking the fire dragon with his Zanbatou. It isn't clear where he learned this ability, but it is very clear he has it.

Deceit
Raec is especially cunning and deceitful. He's good at making up believable lies, setting up disguises and acting in character, and many other less than honorable things.

Leadership
Demanded respect isn't true respect, and Raec understands this. He leads his gang with fear and fairness, balancing a healthy respect for their leader along with a kindred allegiance.

Factions

 * Eprian Raiders

Quotes

 * "Let the games begin." (Chapter 43: The Zanbatou Swordsman)
 * "Oh, and Qirem? Don't worry about hiding your trail... I want to be found." (Chapter 43: The Zanbatou Swordsman)