Arti Boulderhead
Arti Boulderhead is a young dwarf born in the heart of the mountains and one of the newer members of the Grimbolt Cripplers. Next to the company's seasoned veterans he is an amateur, but he is determined to prove himself worthy of the name.1
Early life
Arti grew up in the shadow of the Dwarven Gates, a place where dwarven craftsmanship and martial skill are honoured above everything else. As a child he watched in awe as dwarven warriors came home from their exploits, their names celebrated in tales of courage and victory, and he dreamed of following the same road of honour and adventure. The stories of the Grimbolt Cripplers that echoed through the tunnels gave that dream its shape.2
Joining the Cripplers
Determined to stand beside his idols, Arti set out across dangerous country and perilous rivers. When he reached the gates of Fort Drake’s End he was met with both doubt and curiosity. Hemlock Twinhammers, the company's leader, saw promise in the young dwarf and recognised in him the same fire that had once burned in himself. Arti went through gruelling trials that pushed him to his limits, and he trained without rest to master his chosen weapon, the great axe.2
In battle
Still honing his skills, Arti fights with a mix of caution, courage and raw talent, making up for his inexperience with iron determination and the strength of his dwarven heritage. He knows his limits: rather than charging recklessly, he picks his strikes, watches for openings in an enemy's guard and waits for the right moment to deliver a heavy blow.2
Notes
Sources
This article draws on:
- MCMercenary Compendium(Bad Badger Games, 2024), pp. 11, 26
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