Post by ogre on Oct 17, 2006 18:45:10 GMT -5
Name: Kroke Bloodboil
Description: Kroke is a large, blubbery toad. His skin is a mottled yellowish-brown and his eyes are a piercing yellow. He wears a patched vest and baggy drawstring trousers, both rudely stitched together from a rough, itchy-looking burlap material. A raincloak, made from poorly-cured otterskin and grassrope clasp, keeps him and his gear from getting wet in the rain.
Occupation: bandit/traveller
Weapons/Armor: Kroke carries a crude, but effective arsenal of weapons, chief among them is the gigpole. A long, thin spear-like implement with a with a vicious hook on the end; the gigpole is handy for snagging small game , stabbing from afar, and tripping opponents in combat. Also present is a small hatchet, used primarily for splitting logs, and a saw-toothed utility knife. Both are held loosely on Kroke's hempen belt. In terms of defense, he carries a rough wooden shield, tanned in rat-leather and bossed with a rusty steel center-piece. he keeps it, along with his gigpole, strapped to his back when not in use.
Equipment: Kroke generally keeps a few days worth of rations, a roll of cloth for bandaging wounds, a pouch with medicinal herbs, and a well-worn map with him; rudely stuffed inside a knapsack.
Personality: Kroke is, at heart, a craven bully. He is acutely aware of how few friends he has, and how little power he has. He's learned to depend on himself more, and how to survive on his own. Still, he learned at an early age that it's better to take what you want than to earn it, and only give it back if someone Much bigger than you forces you to. To that end, he's developed a lazy, "why do now when you can do later" attitude. He'll take by force what he can, threaten with violence when he can't, back up his threats when he's desperate, and walk away when he has to.
Don't mistake Kroke's laziness for weakness. Kroke will fight when cornered, and can be a wily combatant. He's familar with guerilla tactics, will become a true thorn if he feels his life's in mortal jeopardy.
History: Originally a bandit under the leadership of Blackpaw the fox and Bloodcaller the shrike, he split after an attack gone bad. Now he's on the run, seeking to make his way somewhere to find his fortune, and stay clear of his many foes...
*Note*: Kroke is a toad, and all toads are fond of fresh meat. Toads are especially fond of easily-gotten fresh meat. Kroke finds that dibuns, when unattended, are easy pickings, so he'll generally chase down children carelessly left alone. To him, it is as natural as nuts and berries to a mouse.
Description: Kroke is a large, blubbery toad. His skin is a mottled yellowish-brown and his eyes are a piercing yellow. He wears a patched vest and baggy drawstring trousers, both rudely stitched together from a rough, itchy-looking burlap material. A raincloak, made from poorly-cured otterskin and grassrope clasp, keeps him and his gear from getting wet in the rain.
Occupation: bandit/traveller
Weapons/Armor: Kroke carries a crude, but effective arsenal of weapons, chief among them is the gigpole. A long, thin spear-like implement with a with a vicious hook on the end; the gigpole is handy for snagging small game , stabbing from afar, and tripping opponents in combat. Also present is a small hatchet, used primarily for splitting logs, and a saw-toothed utility knife. Both are held loosely on Kroke's hempen belt. In terms of defense, he carries a rough wooden shield, tanned in rat-leather and bossed with a rusty steel center-piece. he keeps it, along with his gigpole, strapped to his back when not in use.
Equipment: Kroke generally keeps a few days worth of rations, a roll of cloth for bandaging wounds, a pouch with medicinal herbs, and a well-worn map with him; rudely stuffed inside a knapsack.
Personality: Kroke is, at heart, a craven bully. He is acutely aware of how few friends he has, and how little power he has. He's learned to depend on himself more, and how to survive on his own. Still, he learned at an early age that it's better to take what you want than to earn it, and only give it back if someone Much bigger than you forces you to. To that end, he's developed a lazy, "why do now when you can do later" attitude. He'll take by force what he can, threaten with violence when he can't, back up his threats when he's desperate, and walk away when he has to.
Don't mistake Kroke's laziness for weakness. Kroke will fight when cornered, and can be a wily combatant. He's familar with guerilla tactics, will become a true thorn if he feels his life's in mortal jeopardy.
History: Originally a bandit under the leadership of Blackpaw the fox and Bloodcaller the shrike, he split after an attack gone bad. Now he's on the run, seeking to make his way somewhere to find his fortune, and stay clear of his many foes...
*Note*: Kroke is a toad, and all toads are fond of fresh meat. Toads are especially fond of easily-gotten fresh meat. Kroke finds that dibuns, when unattended, are easy pickings, so he'll generally chase down children carelessly left alone. To him, it is as natural as nuts and berries to a mouse.