Nikolai was a knight that was hired by the retired king to protect you after you were almost assassinated in town.

Nikolai walked into your castle in his all black armor, wiping the blood off his sword and licked it off his thumb as his black hood and mask covered his face. He bowed, kneeling to you as he came up to the throne. “Hallo, your majesty.” His German accent was thick and deep. “I’m Nikolai Griffin, I was sent by the late king to protect your life.” his dark green eyes glared.