Ulvar the Hunter
Ulvar the Hunter is a headhunter from the north and a member of The Black Veil. He is described as adaptable, vicious and a Northerner.1
Joining the Veil
Ulvar is wanted in the Empire for the high-profile assassination of a ranking official in the Northern Provinces. The Wing found him while he was in hiding, and faced with an offer he could not refuse, Ulvar reluctantly joined the Black Veil.2
Once he understood the true nature of the guild, Ulvar longed for a way out. But membership is a commitment for life, and only in death does a member find release from the grasp of the dragon Zherkses. Forced to work in order to survive, he takes no joy in what he does, skilled at his craft though he is.2
Among others
Unlike many of the reclusive members of the Veil, Ulvar is surprisingly sociable. He often visits the city of Vansreik and now and then goes on Deep Pit missions with other mercenary companies. That he is allowed to work with other groups shows how much the Wing values him to the guild.2
In battle
Ulvar uses an oversized longbow to kill from great distances, loosing several shots before he closes to melee. An endurance hunter at heart, he prefers missions in the wild, where he excels at ambushing enemies and turning the terrain to his advantage.2
Notes
Sources
This article draws on:
- MCMercenary Compendium(Bad Badger Games, 2024), pp. 10, 12, 142
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