Alester Steelsong

Alester Steelsong is the current Captain-General of the Golden Company. He is also the Warden of Bittersteel's Bastion. An anointed knight. He currently sits on the small council for King Aenar Targaryen. He resides in Bittersteel's Bastion. His duties involve leading the Golden Company in battle, advising the King on matters related to war, and ensuring the protection of the Royal Family.

Appearance and Character
Alester is a taller man, well built with dark blonde hair. He generally leaves stubble across his face. He wears simple chain or scale mail. Only during official engagements does he wear his gold plated armor, with the head of an elephant pressed into the breastplate. He doesn't find himself to be an ostentacious man, so unlike prior Golden Company Captain-Generals he hardly wears golden rings. However, he does have a solid gold ring around his right bicep, in his mind a reminder of his position and his brotherhood.

He's not a noble, as such he is not extremely charismatic. While a charming man, his position holds him back. He isn't as well spoken as a Lord or Lady. Quick to anger, and a rather warlike man. His combat abilities have made his personality rough and coarse, like sand. He is blunt and abrasive and uncouth. However he has a mind for war, if one were to ignore his advice they'd be sorely mistaken.

During official engagements, Alester in nothing but professional. He speaks when spoken to to his betters and offers counsel when asked. As the Captain-General he expects nothing but every man below him to do their best. He is strict, but fair.

However, when he is with Rhaegar Targaryen or other friends, Alester is a completely different man. Quick to crack a joke, or make small talk. He is a completely different man around those he is comfortable with.

Early Life
Born to Aryk Steelsong and Cyrene Hill in 381 at Dragon's Rest in Crackclaw Point. He hardly saw his father as he was too busy tending to his duties as Warden of Dragon's Rest. While he didn't receive much of an education, the Maester of Dragon's Rest did his best to teach Alester. He had no interest in a formal education however, when the Maester taught him about Robert's Rebellion, or the Second War of conquest, Alester couldn't get enough.

His father took time out of his day to train him in combat. Alester was a natural. He trained harder than any of the squires did. It didn't take long for him to improve enough to spar against squires, he often won.

When it finally came time to become a squire, Aryk spent much time deliberating on who his son would go to. When none other than Maegor Waters arrived stating he needed help. Alester asked his father for permission to travel with the Dragon Rider. It was granted, and Alester spent the next 5 years of his life training, traveling, and learning. He was knighted by Maegor shortly before they departed. A story he would tell no one.

The Dragon and the Sword
In the year 400 AC, Alester met Prince Rhaegar Targaryen. The two hit it off quickly, Rhaegar admired Alester's skill with the sword and title of ser. Alester was given command of the Golden Company's forces out of Dragon's Rest. He personally slew a dozen men at the battle of Sunstone. After the war he was given honors by the Celtigar Captain-General, and was transferred to Bittersteel's Bastion.

Winter, Books, and Reunions
When Prince Jacaerys Targaryen decided to travel north in the year 402 AC, Alester offered himself to be in the Prince's personal guard, he didn't trust the Kingsguard and he himself felt he needed to go North. Upon arrival Jacaerys quickly took to the books, Alester took the opportunity to train alongside the Watchers on the Wall. Without the heat of the Prince's dragon, Alester was sure he would freeze. While at the Wall, Alester met the man who trained him. Maegor Waters. Another story he wouldn't speak, save to Jacaerys.

Recent Events
After the death of Captain-General Celtigar during the Tyroshi riots, the Captain General-ship needed filling, the Wardens of each castle along with the Castellan of Bittersteel's Bastion submitted names for candidates. King Aenar named Alester Captain-General shortly after. Since then he has sat the council. Only time will tell what is in store for the young Captain-General.

After defeated Padriac Baratheon in a duel, Alester was slain by a crossbow bolt fired by a loyalist. His skull was gilded by Gwayne Baratheon as is Golden Company tradition and was returned to Bittersteel's Bastion to be interred with the rest of the skulls.