Thromm Boulderbreaker

Physical Description

  • Skin: Pale white, entirely hairless.
  • Eyes: Pink, intense.
  • Build: Massively muscular and imposing stature of a typical goliath. (P: This dude is ripped, even for a goliath... seriously, he's scary)
  • Attire: Wears a practical brown leather outfit with numerous pockets for tools. 
  • Features: Has a pair of spectacles he sometimes wears when working (P: Rumour has it these are magical.. not sure what they do..)
 

Roles & Rumors

  • Runs both the Artifice and Animist divisions at the MAU. Supposedly he's the busiest guy on campus, although he spends more time with his machines than with people. (H: I know we're supposed to hate this guy but... he's pretty bad-ass, right?) (T: ...)
  • Known for his groundbreaking but often destructive experiments with animated constructs and artifacts.
  • Reputation for causing significant property damage and casualties during tests, frequently needing cover-ups. (P: Old Thromm has probably caused 10x as much damage as we have!) 
  • Rumored to have unorthodox methods of acquiring test subjects, allegedly not always ethical or legal. (T: I heard he uses prisoners from the MAU dungeon) (JS: My contact in the Starborn says they sometimes get asked to volunteer...)
 

Frequented Locations

  • The Artifactrium and Golemfell Fields: Primary testing sites for Thromm's creations on MAU campus.
  • Stonegate Bastion in Forgebolt: Our contacts say he's at the Bastion regularly to meet with military command; this is new, as the MAU and Anhklpork military have historically not gotten along.
  • High Fence Bluffs: Suspected location of a secret testing facility, details largely unknown. (JS: You sure about this one? Seems like somebody would notice...)
 

Behavioral Notes

  • Questionable ethical compass, prioritizes results over collateral damage (H: You have to admit the results are pretty impressive though; have you seen that hole in the middle of MAU campus)?
  • Maintains a rigorous physical regimen to enhance his imposing appearance, rumored to include exotic dietary practices facilitated by his assistants. (P: I heard he eats puppies.) (T: No you didn't... can we keep it real here) (P: No, really... I did)
  • Has used his influence to help promote several Anhklpork military officers into positions of power within the High Pork Diet
  • Known to be a vocal ally and friend of Pyntle Bafflestone (they appear to share an interest in rare artifacts)

Known Associates

  • Sally Featherstone and Garra Stonemeld: These two are Thromm's assistants, his 'bodyguards' (JS: really?), and chief engineers. They are also rumored to be involved romantically with Thromm (T: Gross.). Both are well known and fairly public about their eccentric tastes in food and drink, often indulging in bizarre culinary escapades (P: Because who's going to stop them?)
 

Questionable Activities

  • The MAU has had to undergo frequent reconstructions of the Artifactrium and other surrounding buildings due to Thromm's catastrophic experiment failures (or were they successes?), with the latest incident involving a severe explosion that left a crater in the middle of campus. Nevertheless, there doesn't seem to be any activity to stop him.
  • Thromm claims that all experiment participants are volunteers, though rumors suggest some are coerced or misled into participation.
  • There's a circulating theory that Thromm himself might be a golem, animated by an unknown mastermind (P: He sure as hell looks the part...)
Honorary & Occupational Titles
MAU Council Member, Head of Artifice and Animist Divisions
Age
Mid-50s, but could still break you in half.
Children
Current Residence
Fortified home and laboratory in Hexfoundry
Sex
Male
Eyes
Pink
Hair
Absolutely none
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Pale white
Height
7'7"

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