Gendor Skraivok was born to the noble house of Skraivok on Nostramo and was inducted into the Night Lords Legion where he rose to the rank of line Captain.[1a]. He was known as the Painted Count for his noble ancestry and use of war paint.[3] During the Great Crusade he was Claw Master of the 45th Company, and covertly cooperated with his relatives on Nostramo undermining Curze's authority. Commanding the warship Umber Prince, Skraivok oversaw the induction of prisoners and killers.