Stonebear Battle Shaman Brixulkan Stonebear

Brix grew up in battle in the hills of the Stonelands and so is generally even-keeled and calm. While he has a sharp tongue, his wide travels have made him thoughtful and accepting.

Age: 41
Date of Birth: 01/30/1450
Gender: Male
Eyes: Blue
Hair: White
Skin Tone/Pigmentation: Tanned
Height: 5 ft.
Weight: 160 lbs.

Appearance

Physical Description

As with most dwarves, Brix is wide and square. His muscles are ripped and he is trim by dwarf standards. He is tall and lanky for them. Because of his battle rage and extreme exertion, Brix never gains weight, though he eats vast quantities.

Body Features

Brix is tall for a dwarf and he is slightly "too-thin." Basically, Brix consumes so many calories, he can't keep weight on. Most female dwarves don't like this because the idea the dwarves get pudgy is the sign of a good wife.

Facial Features

When not in battle, Brix has a soft kindly face, that frequently has a smile.

Identifying Characteristics

Brix's hair is pure white and so course it seems to be made of something other than hair.

Physical quirks

Brix wears his emotions on his heavily bearded face.

Apparel & Accessories

Brix wears a bear claw necklace and always has a small bear totem about the size of a thermos.

Mentality

Personal history

Brix grew up in the Stonelands. He and his stubborn collection of clans refused to move from the ancestral homelands and so for 100 years were under all but constant assault from drow, duregar and snvirfneblin below in the depths of the mines and orc, goblin and hobgoblin assault on the surface.

By the time Brix was physically mature at 18, he had already seen several battles and had killed a number of orc and goblin foes. Battle has become Brix's very lifeblood. While Brix rages in combat, he does so with precision. Brix was by far the best Battle Shaman and so his clan came to rely on him.

When Brix turned 39, the wars ended. Immediately Brix missed the thrill of combat that was now woven into him. He decided to go on a pilgrimage to see the world and learn more so he can bring it back to his clan and help them grow and prosper.

Brix figures he will wander until he is ~300 and then settle down. His journey is just beginning and he is in for the long haul.

Education

Brix served under his Father Gurl the Grand Shaman of the Stonebear Clan. Brix learned metalworking and armorsmithing from the other dwarves and learned to read and write from his mother, Brynlitha.

Employment

Previously Senior Stone Bear Battle Shaman, now on extended leave.

Accomplishments & Achievements

Many goblin and orc kills.

Failures & Embarrassments

Female dwarves don't seem to like Brix much. He is tall for a dwarf and many women find it off putting. Also, Brix's beard is so though and course, it can cut.

Mental Trauma

Seeing so many friends and loved ones die in the wars, Brix finds it hard to trust. He is overcome and becomes quiet when speaking of his fellow fallen dwarves. He had two twin brothers who both died in a single horrible day. On 4/23/ of every year, Brix becomes very quiet and withdrawn and asks not to do anything other than be left alone.

Intellectual Characteristics

Brix has a sharp tongue. He does tend to favor solving problems with his sword or axe.

Morality & Philosophy

Wander, accept, learn, grow, overcome.

person.sexuality

Heterosexual.

person.gender_identity

He/Him

Taboos

Disgracing dwarven rites, tombs, anything dwarven.

Known Languages

Common, Dwarvish,

Personality

Motivation

Brix loves battle for its own sake and he feeds off it. He must seek it out to quench is insatiable thirst. He is not blind the fact that battle has a time and a place but he is always eager for it.

Quotes & Catchphrases

"Well cut my beard."
"I could eat."
"I've had poos that scare me more than ya."
"Ey, a perfect time to play the bagpipes."
"He's just a wee lad."
"Ah, it's just a wee bairn."
"Haste Ye Back!" (Return back with speed – said as a farewell)
"Lang may yer lum reek!" (Display of funny love.)
"Ey, keep the heid!" (Calm down.)
"Hell slap it intae ye!" (Tough situation.)
"Failing means yer playing!" (Encouragement)
"I'll gie ye a skelpit lug!" (I'll split your head.)
"Whit's fur ye'll no go by ye!" (That isn't a good decision.)

Savvies & Ineptitudes

Brix knows a tremendous amount about Dwarven armorsmithing, weaponsmithing, and construction techniques.
Brix listens well and is a kind soul always trying to encourage.
Brix is very accepting of people and their differences.
Brix is oddly wise about people and their motivations.
Brix is a terrible gambler--he wears his emotions on his sleeve--but loves to gamble.
Brix can get somewhat drunk, but he can't get past this point no matter how much he drinks. He has used this on a few occasions to win a drinking contest. Brix can't get sick from drinking alcohol.

Likes & Dislikes

Brix dislikes arrogant people.
Brix hates intolerance and slavery.
Brix genuinely likes people and likes to get along.
Once Brix is angered he stays that way for a while.
Brix loves armor, weapons and stone work and can talk about them endlessly.

Virtues & Personality perks

Once Brix gives his word, he will die before he breaks it.
Brix is an amazing survivalist.

Vices & Personality flaws

Brix likes to gamble and is terrible and almost always loses.

Personality Quirks

Brix likes to play his bagpipes while he travels.

Hygiene

Brix doesn't mind being dirty but he prefers clean.

The major events and journals in Brixulkan's history, from the beginning to today.

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