Brixulkan Stonebear
Stonebear Battle Shaman Brixulkan Stonebear (a.k.a. Brix)
Brix is a Stonebear Battle Shaman who was forged in dire combat against the invading orc and goblin raids in the Stonelands from the time he could adequately swing a sword.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
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.
Mental characteristics
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.
Gender Identity
He/Him
Sexuality
Heterosexual.
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.
Taboos
Disgracing dwarven rites, tombs, anything dwarven.
Personality Characteristics
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.
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.
Social
Contacts & Relations
All dwarven clans in the Stonelands.
Family Ties
Stonebear Clan: ~60 Dwarves in the Stonelands.
Religious Views
Brix is devout of Clanggedin Silverbeard, the dwarf god of battle.
Brix believes that the bear is a symbol of power and is the right-hand animal to Clanggedin--though no one else has ever heard of this.
Brix has a wooden totem of bear paws overlapping up the side of this small mug-sized object.
Brix sits and chants twice a day before it.
Brix plays his bagpipes when he is happy and it has an odd effect of drawing the forest creatures in the area.
Brix believes that everything has a balance and that sometimes you need to "cut away the chaff" to get things back in balance.
Brix is deeply religious. It defines him, but he rarely talks about it directly and never seeks disciples or spreads his teaching. He is the special care-taker of the Stonebear Spirit and so only he can understand and utilize its power.
Social Aptitude
Brix is calm and kind-hearted and gets along easily as he is older and more mature and has traveled extensively.
Mannerisms
Brix smiles a lot and likes to poke fun at situations and people.
Hobbies & Pets
Armorsmithing. He is constantly working on perfecting a technique, etc.
Speech
Dwarven sounds like Scottish so Brix has a thick "Scottish-sounding" accent.
Wealth & Financial state
Little. Brix tends to gamble away his earning quickly.
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.
Current Location
Reddansyr, Independent Kingdoms, Faerun, Toril
Alignment
Lawful Good
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Senior Stonebear Battle Shaman
Age
41
Date of Birth
01/30/1450
Birthplace
Stonelands, Interior Faerun, Toril
Children
Current Residence
Reddansyr, Dragonmere, Interior Faerun, Toril
Gender
Male
Eyes
Blue
Hair
White
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Tanned
Height
5 ft.
Weight
160 lbs.
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.)
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