Gorthak Tuskcarver
Gorthak Tuskcarver is a Northerner born in the frozen wasteland of Nornfall and a member of the Shortstack Stranglers. At seven feet tall he is a giant of a man who towers over the rest of the guild.1
Coming to Vansreik
When Gorthak came to Vansreik he struggled to find a place for himself. He knew nothing of the traditions of the Empire and was new to settled life, and he spent what little coin he made on drink and on sleeping in bars. One such night he met Frederick Sweetmead, and the two talked of their past battles and adventures in the wild. A well-travelled bard, Frederick knew Gorthak's customs and the meaning of his tattoos; he treated him with respect and offered the lone warrior a place to stay.1
The next morning the two talked about what Gorthak wanted to do in the future, and on hearing his aspirations Frederick offered him a place in the Stranglers. Gorthak joined without hesitation. In time the Stranglers became his new family, a family he means not to lose this time.1
The tattoos
Gorthak is the sole survivor of his clan. His body is covered in magical tattoos made from the ashes of his fallen battle brothers, and they infuse him with immense power.1
In battle
A barbarian who fights with a greataxe, Gorthak is a skilled warrior with the endurance of a giant. He fights ferociously, in a battle fury that blinds him to his own wounds; once his rage takes control he gives little thought to tactics. He is naturally gifted at cutting down many enemies on his own, but poor at choosing which to strike first. He prefers mass combat and ambushes, and he will not kill a Northerner.1
Notes
- ↑BookMercenary Compendium, p. 66
Sources
This article draws on:
- MCMercenary Compendium(Bad Badger Games, 2024), p. 66
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