Appearance

Physical Description

A bit above average in height for a Dwarf, he stands 4"8". He is tanned skin from the constant exposure to the forges of Undaken. His eyes are grey and his hair is long and brown, with braids along both sides of his head in an attempt to prevent obstruction to his vision.

Body Features

He is much like your average Dwarf, short and stout. His arms and chest muscles are large and well defined from years of swinging a smith's hammer and his own Warhammer. However, the rigors of blacksmithing and battle have not reduced his beer gut!

Facial Features

He has a rather stern looking face with a strong brow. He has a faint scar running vertically down his left brow, missing his eye, and then again down his cheek roughly two inches. Resting above his right brow in a roughly two-inch-wide verticle column extending from his brow and into hairline he has a tattoo of dwarven latticework symbols.



But MOST noticeable is his long and well cared for beard. His beard is braided and clasped in three separate columns. The two on the side are not nearly as thick as the middle column but just as full, and at top and the end to ensure it stays secures is a clasp. The middle braid of his beard is woven as a french braid with 3 clasps, near the beginning, the middle, and the end.
 
The clasps are silver and etched with Dwarven passages, presumably holy scripts from Durukeln. The middle clasp stands out above all the others harboring an extravagant and well-cared for symbol of Durukeln.

Identifying Characteristics

His beard, while being considered appropriate in dwarven society, my often been seen by non-dwarves as a distinguishing means of identification.

Physical quirks

He has neck pains from what he says is an old battle injury. He often cracks his neck to alleviate the tension.

Apparel & Accessories

He is clad in fine dwarvish chainmail and a silver necklace, belt buckle, and rings of Durukeln's symbol. He also has a tabard with the symbology of the Order of the Forge and a, what is considered long for a dwarf, elegant sapphire blue cloak with dwarven runes written along the silver trim that follows the length of the garment. And in the center of the cloak rests a large symbol of Durukeln.
 
He is never without his trusty Warhammer, Baraz; which in Dwarven means, for an oath or glory. Baraz's handle is circular and clad in fine leather straps, while the length is square with bands of gold running up each corner. On each of the four surfaces running up the length are dwarven runes. The head of the Warhammer is clad in intricate dwarven depictions and braids of gold. Lastly, on the receiving end of the Warhammer is the symbol of Durukeln.
 
And in his other hand rests his faithful shield, Karaz; which in Dwarven means mountain. Karaz is a large buckler shield that, when crouching, covers the majority of Beargrin's body. The circular trim of the shield is gold and resting in its center is the symbol of Durukeln

Specialized Equipment

Beargrin is a skilled blacksmith and knowledgeable about a wide variety of weapons and armor. He is also a talented navigator, making easy work of reading maps, properly navigating the unknown, and finding nearby towns.

Special abilities

He claims he can drink more ale than any man or woman that has ever lived. Though that is likely just a boast.
 
He is also blessed by Durukeln and as such has been bestowed with powers to channel his divinity.

Mentality

Education

Beargring studied as a cleric in the temples of Durukel in Undaken. He also learned how to be an archeologist while in his service to the Order of the Forge. His service to the Order of the Forge ultimately also lead him to fight alongside the armies of the Dwarven Coalition of the Deep in reclaiming and defending the Deep Roads.

Employment

Order of the Forge in service to the Dwarven Coalition of the Deep.

Failures & Embarrassments

Among others, he failed to save the life of his friends Zank and Cordae.

Morality & Philosophy

Life is short and we should not spend it fighting amongst ourselves. We should spend it drinking, eating, loving, and whatever pleasures may come!

person.sexuality

Straight but he can appreciate a beautiful or handsome man.

person.gender_identity

Male

Known Languages

Common, Dwarf, & Undercommon

Personality

Motivation

He lives to protect others whether by his shield or the divine providence bestowed upon him by Durukeln.

Vices & Personality flaws

His biggest vices are alcohol and tobacco. His biggest flaw is over-indulging.

Hygiene

Takes pride in his appearance and fragrance. Especially for his beard.

Social

Birthplace

Undaken

Contacts & Relations

Order of the Forge & the Temple of Undaken.

Honorary & Occupational Titles

Shield Brother of the Order of the Forge.

Family Ties

Has immediate family in Undaken.

Religious Views

Follower of Durukeln.

Social Aptitude

Agreeable.

Speech

Dwarvish accent.