Appearance

Physical Description

A burly, barrel chested giant of a man, Slem towers over most other humans. He has blue eyes and a pale, but tanned complexion. He is likely of Kharnnish and/or Qh'énnish extraction, but considers himself Hœmmé. A mess of shocking red hair in curls covers his head and melds into his prominent beard. He is heavily tattooed from his time in gangs and as a pirate. Most prominent is the solar disk in bluish ink on his belly. His beloved former captain helped him to get it when he was in the captain's service: the captain was a devout Tsaunnist. He prefers to be shirtless or wear little on his chest, if only to show off his devotion to his lost captain.
 
He is more intelligent than he appears, or lets on, and is quite strong and agile.
 
 

Facial Features

Slem always wears some sort of facial hair, varying between a full and luscious beard, to braided beard, friendly muttonchops, or a horseshoe moustache. His hair is usually a wild mess of red, but occasionally he shaves it bald.

Identifying Characteristics

His massive girth and height and red hair make him stand out. His tattoos (most notably the solar disk on his ample belly) are instantly recognizable.

Mentality

Personal history

He was shanghaied into sailing but found he was naturally adept and excelled at sea. He found favour in his minotaur captain Okhashedeth the Jèredeth, who trained him well. He ascended to the rank of first mate before their ship was attacked by Ptarshakkians, Captain Okhashedeth was slain and the ship was scuttled.
 
After a time as a prisoner-galley-slave, Slem was released and returned to Port Hren. He worked there until the collapse and refugee crisis of the Third Ptarshakkian War. He then, like many others, desperate turned to questionable actions and banditry.
 
It was in this vocation that he met his new "captain," Oroyonn Jèredeth, Hierophant of Annen.
 
Originally seeking a new "captain" after his last died and in the shipwreck that ended his sailing career, Slem sought out the peasant populist leader, Moloch. However, when meeting the minotaur outlander, Oroyonn, he knew he had found a new "captain."
 
He is foolishly(?) in love with Oroyonn and will follow him into hell and back again. He is fearless about his "captain," and will obey him without question.
 
He is frightened of magical and supernatural things, but in awe of Oroyonn, Oroyonn's faith, and Oroyonn's divine powers. Slem lacks the learnin to ask the questions but he would seek to be Oroyonn's acolyte if he knew how to do so. He is more than eager to convert to Oroyonn's faith.
 
Slem does not trust Creston or Akabar of Ysfet, but was fond of Barris before he became Barkael. Slem has some prejudice against Ptarshakkians, given they sank his former ship.

Mental Trauma

Having suffered from such loss at very young ages, Slem fears abandonment and/or betrayal.

Although it was very meaningful for him at the time, his relationship with his first captain was not consensual. He was captured by a press-gang and brought aboard the pirate ship where he was forced into servitude as cabin boy. However, he was treated well by the captain, and ascended ranks quickly due to his skills, aptitude, and devotion to the captain, he was raped by him and did not join his service willingly.

person.sexuality

Since his youngest days, Slem was aware that he was in love with older, bigger men.

He served as cabin boy aboard his first pirate ship, and fell deeply in love with his captain.

After the death of his captain he maintained his sexuality in secret as he worked as a tough enforcer for gangs.

He met and joined the service of the Hierophant of Annen.



Slem and the Hierophant eventually married in the manner of the Ptarshakkians.

person.gender_identity

Slem presents as hypermasculine but not in an overly controlling way.

Known Languages

Although Slem could pass for Qh'énnish, Kharnnish, or Kielik, he only speaks Vorvahr, the common language of dwarves, and his mothertongue, the Raachern dialect of Hœm.
 

Personality

Quotes & Catchphrases

"This seems like a really bad idea, boss."

Hygiene

Slem is not the cleanest of men, but his fondness for the bathhouses of Port Hren mitigate this somewhat.

Social

Birthplace

The Warrens, Port Hren

Current Residence

Lives with Oroyonn the Hierophant in the Port Hren Mayoral Palace's Westwing

Contacts & Relations

Occasionally worked for the Black Gallu.

The respect of various gang lords of Port Hren.

 
 

Family Ties

Slem's spouse is the minotaur Hierophant of Annen.
He was previously involved with his first captain.

 
His mother, Kla'a , died in childbirth and he has no idea who his father was.
He was raised by an aunt, Bul'a , but suspected that she was a mere friend of his mother's and not a biological relation. She also died when he was young.