User blog:RoninTheMasterless/Retconning the Ronin

For any of you who were here when I first made the Ronin, back when he was William Kenway, and when Knight Owl came into my life, then you may remember the changes that came to "Rayner" Kenway in order to make the Ronin his own character. The Ronin was heavily inspired by me, and now I'm trying to make his own character, so here is a taste of my planned retcon for Ronin.

Early Life
Rayner Solomon "Ray" Kenway was born in America in a time (though the place had the most to do with it) where philosophical bigotry, political staticism, and general hypocrisy ostracized any who disagreed with certain...cookie cutter ideas, and Ray was one of those who disagreed; he grew to believe that he was born before his time, and that he lacked that something that made him a member of his generation. Ray grew to be an incredibly intelligent and wise man, but at the cost of his social development; he became a blunt and pragmatic introvert who was remarkably detached from people, especially from females. Eventually, Ray stopped trying, and simply sought out casual relationships, but he remained desparate to find a woman of quality.

Military Life
'"I once fought for a flag. I obeyed men of privilege and rank; 'for god and country' they said; Now, I bend my arm to no man. My only loyalty is to humanity I will stand up to the isolationist status quo. soldiers will curse my name, and generals will fear it. As long as nations generate separation and nationalism, I will be there bring the change ot their front door." - Ray recounting his life as a soldier, and how it transformed to that of a freedom fighter'

Ray sought refuge in the Military, hoping to travel the world and meet more people of his caliber. There he excelled in the 75th Ranger regiment, and in Hand-to-Hand combat. He attained the rank of Captain the day before his twenty-sixth birthday. He didn't like the idea that he was simply cannon fodder to his country, and that he didn't truly matter, nor did he like the more sectarian traditions, but loved the nuts and bolts of jumping out of airplanes, and fighting; as a Captain Ray displayed a high apititude for leadership.