"Orin’s the kind of man who carries his past like a shield—scarred, dented, but still strong enough to stand behind. He’s steady as a mountain, the kind of guy you want watching your back in a fight and sharing your fire after it’s over. Doesn’t talk much, but when he does, you listen—he’s got a way of cutting through the noise. If he’s got a flaw, it’s that he cares too damn much, even when he won’t admit it. Men like Orin don’t come around often, and gods help anyone who tries to take advantage of that."

Sorek Redmarch

Sir Orin Kharne

 
Sir Orin Kharne is a knight of formidable stature and reputation, known across Bard’s Gate and beyond. Towering at just over 7 feet tall and weighing over 300 pounds, he is a living mountain of muscle and battle scars. He is kind to the weak, terrifying to his enemies, and marked by a temper that has shaped his legend as much as his strength.
 

"He walks like a storm held just barely in check, kindness in his hands, thunder in his heart."

 
Despite the wild tales spun by bards—who embellish his deeds with reckless abandon—his true story is one of battle, honor, and struggle. The scars on his body tell the real tale: of past tragedies, of battles won and lost, and of a man who carries the weight of both.
 

A Warrior and a Champion

 
Orin Kharne is a proven warrior and Champion of Bard’s Gate, having won the city's grand melee tournament. This victory secured his status as one of the greatest fighters in the region, earning him both fame and political weight.
 
His skills and unwavering resolve led him to knighthood, but it was his sheer presence and battlefield command that earned him an even greater honor—he was personally chosen by Krozen to serve as one of the Kingsguard.
 

"A knight of the people, a warrior for the king, and a terror to his foes. There aren’t many like him left."

 

The Man Beneath the Armor

 
Though his size and scars make him a fearsome sight, those who know him well understand that Orin’s heart is as large as his frame. He treats the weak with kindness, his allies with fierce loyalty, and his enemies with the full weight of his strength.
 
Yet his temper is legendary. While he is not cruel, when angered, he becomes an unstoppable force. He fights with raw power, wielding Choppah, his custom two-handed sword, in battle, cutting down those who stand in his way with terrifying efficiency.
 
He is also a man of deep personal loss. The tragedies of his past are carved into his flesh as surely as the scars left by swords and fire. Some say these losses are what temper his rage, keeping him from being consumed by it.
 

"There’s a sadness in his eyes, even when he’s laughing. Like he’s seen too much, lost too much, and knows he’ll lose more before the end."

 

Marriage to Braga the Brazen

 
Recently, Orin Kharne married Braga the Brazen, a woman as fierce as he is strong. Their union is the stuff of songs—though how much of those songs can be trusted is another matter entirely. Some claim their love was forged in battle, others say she tamed the beast in him.
 
What is known is that Braga is no ordinary woman, and the two together make for an imposing pair. Whether their marriage will be a source of balance for Orin, or another trial that tests his patience and restraint, remains to be seen.
 

Reputation and Legacy

 
Orin’s name is spoken with respect across Bard’s Gate, though it means different things to different people. To some, he is a champion, a protector of the city. To others, he is a force of destruction barely kept in check.
 
The bards tell of his victories, of the foes he has crushed, of the deeds that border on legend. But those who have fought beside him, who have seen him bleed, know that his story is not just one of glory—it is one of struggle, of rage held back by sheer will, and of a man who, despite it all, still stands.
 

"They say he’s a monster on the battlefield. Maybe he is. But if he is, he’s the kind of monster you want standing between you and the abyss."