High Lord Ivan of Zver'Behepka

(a.k.a. The Bear of the South)

Despite wearing fur-lined boots, the strong, powerful stride of the tall, broad-shouldered High Lord Ivan announces his presence from a mile away. The middle-aged beasthide shifter hails from the wooded realm of Oshiv'Ran. His prowess in battle, large size, and seemingly insatiable appetite have earned him the nickname the "Bear of the South". Amidst the Council, he leans into the nickname, wearing brown leathers adorned with dark brown fear that makes him appear even larger than he is. Although he may look like more of a brutish sort, High Lord Ivan speaks directly, but elegantly. He understands that words can be just as lethal as the edge of a blade.
Like some of the other Council members, High Lord Ivan has obligations to a family. Oftentimes, his experience and habits as a father bleed into how he approaches his political career. It's not uncommon for him to adopt an expression that screams "I'm not angry, just disappointed" when other Council members start to disagree with him.