Klaus the Lone Blade
Klaus the Lone Blade is a freelance swordsman in his early thirties, who earned his name through his heroic defence of the hamlet of Sweeteal against a goblin onslaught.1
The defence of Sweeteal
Klaus was passing through Sweeteal in search of work. On the third day of his stay a horde of goblins descended on the hamlet to loot its resources. Near the barn where the attack fell, Klaus, armed with a greatsword, faced the thirty-strong horde alongside a handful of farmers. He cut down two goblins with a single swing, then leapt among the goblin leader and its four guards; within moments he stood amid a pile of seven goblin corpses, and the rest of the horde fled for the safety of the forest. Inspired by his bravery, the people of Sweeteal gave him the title "the Lone Blade".2
Word of his deeds spread throughout West Reach, bringing the once wandering swordsman fame, fortune and a steady stream of job offers. His reputation as a saviour now goes before him.2
Fighting style
Contrary to popular belief, Klaus is a technically proficient fighter whose work with the greatsword is precise. He aims for the most crowded parts of the enemy line, preferring sweeping strikes that cut through several foes at once, and if the enemy's spellcasters keep together he may dash to their back line to dispose of them. Fighting goblins is his favourite work, and he does not kill citizens of the Empire.2
Notes
Sources
This article draws on:
- MCMercenary Compendium(Bad Badger Games, 2024), pp. 12, 95
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