Over 60 years of age, Haakon Magnusson is of medium height and build, with silver hair and blue eyes. The jagged scar running from his right eye was left by the butt of a Kurita infantryman's laser rifle.

In public, Magnusson appeared in rich garments and traveling in glittering vehicles, which was criticized by the Motpart. In his defence he said that in the Inner Sphere, appearance is all. After the staggering losses in the Clan invasion this has however changed somewhat, loss of much of his state and his son Ragnar has deeply bittered him. Perhaps somewhat distancing him from other people and reminding him of the bitter old days. Nowadays he is seen more rarely in public, attending only the most important public appearances.

As a student he joined a non-violent movement to improve the lot of Scandinavians in Rasalhague. When the government met their peaceful demands with violence, young Haakon decided the only answer was to join the militant Scandinavian People's Army.

Magnusson almost died while working for SPA, for Haakon was captured and beaten, then put to a Kurita prison on Alshain for several years. After his release, he returned to the SPA, bringing with him other former inmates. Magnusson served in both the SPA and the Tyr, rising in rank until he became latter organization's notorious leader, the Silver Fox of Alshain.

When Comstar and Draconis Combine approached him with an offer to create an independent Rasalhague, Magnusson smelled a trap. But his large ego made him overcome the doubts and expect it. But his fears were groundless and his long time dream came true.

Elected Prince Haakon Magnusson is a clever guerilla with rough years of experience behind him, and has a aura of power which he uses to good effect in his dealings.

Former Världherre of Gunzburg, Tor Miraborg was a bastion of strenght and stability. He came forward to provide leadership in the chaotic years following the withdrawal of Combine troops from FRR.

His ability to mobilize support for the Elected Prince was crucial to the new state. Magnusson apprecited the help of his old friend so much that he promoted Miraborg to command the whole Radstat province.

Though Prince Magnusson has bungled mercenary relations, he has proven to be shrewed at dealting with the business community. Establishing extensive state control over the business world, the Prince found innovative ways to increase prodution. He gave workers better conditions and pay, coupled with severe penalties for those who did not respond to new incentives. To please management, he made many positions hereditary, in addition awarding corporate executives seats in the Riksdag.

The Elected Prince has a circle of advisors to assist him. The members of this Royal Cabinet are the leaders of major governmental departments, though the current Prince is fond of allowing close friends to participate in the Cabinet meetings. Prince Magnusson claims to be directly descented from Norse kings of ancient Terra, as well as the rulers of the Old Principality. He alludes to it frequently, especially when hard-pressed to get a favorite piece of legislation through the Riksdag. This has led some to fear that he may attempt to overturn the limitation of two terms as Prince and make his title hereditary.