Brilliant and charismatic. Kolas Verdgrin was one of Breland's finest generals during the Last War. As he served in the war, he became increasingly bloodthirsty and infamous for terror tactics, butchery, and the mistreatment of prisoners. His acts weighed heavily on the heart of Boranel ir'Wynarn, who wished to win the war with a clean conscience. In 994 YK, Kolas finally went too far. After he massacred a peaceful monastic community in Cyre, Boranel stripped the general of command. The king could not bear to execute him after so many years of service, but he was also aware of the dangers presented by Kolas's fanatical followers. In the end, he shipped Kolas to Dreadhold and dispersed his soldiers among other units.
Kolas resides in the Golden Ward. Now in his early forties, he is a hand-some and well-spoken man. He conceals his ruthless temperament beneath a facade of charm. Kolas still has loyal followers in Breland who believe his ruthless temperament is required to lead Breland to dominance.