Rock

Rock Dragonback

Rock was born in the Year of 1895 to Riz and Orshacask of the Dragonbacks tribe. His tribe was one of three who owned the Isle of Inmortis, the other two were the Basilisk Eyes and the Dinoskins. The three often fought skirmishes over food and land, and one of these skirmishes took the life of Riz . Rock grew up during the LizardFolk wars, only learning the craft of War and being skilled in it. Rock would grow to become one of the biggest Lizardfolk on the entire Isle, and his body showed the scars of countless battles. One such battle saw him fight against two different champions of the Basilisk Eyes tribe, where one slashed a massive wound across Rocks Torso and the other Slashed across the other direction, creating a deep massive X across his body. Rock without flinching killed the first champion with his weapon, and killed the other one with his razorsharp bite, eating him on the battlefield. Rock would prove himself multiple times to all the tribes on the Isle of Inmortis. Rock never thought about leaving or thought about the fighting stopping, until a Paladin of Twilos ventured into the Dragonbacks Territory with the intention of spreading the word of Twilos. Rock had only ever known Fighting and War, but the Paladin was able to show him a different way of life, one of friendship, beauty, and helping others complete their goals. This Paladin mentored Rock for a little while, leaving once Rock understood himself. The day the Paladin believed Rock was ready for his own journey, he gave him his own shield, which Rock would carry with him forever. The sigil on the shield is of a stylized dirt path heading off into the sunset, and with that the two would never see each other again. Rock would immediately leave his tribe to the main lands, for he knew that his journey started with understanding the world more. The only problem with his plan, was he couldn’t speak any of the languages of the mainland. For the next four years Rock goes out adventuring, trying to do well, but most of the time unknowingly helping morally bankrupt characters. He was tricked into working with unsavory sorts a lot. Fours years into his journey he found two men on the side of the road, who cried about a brigande who stole the money of their town. Rock immediately pledges his help, and goes after the brigande. Once finding the man, Rock beats him unconscious and returns the chest back to the two men. They thank him for his kindness, showering him with accolades as they leave to the west. Rock continues his travels to the East making it to the town in which he saved their money and expecting a warm welcome. Instead he was placed under arrest for attacking and robbing a taxman and was thrown in jail. As Rock was spiraling into a depression knowing that he once again helped the wrong people, he met someone. Dagnus FeatherBeard the Fourth, Friend of the Gnome Folk, Ward of the Dragons, and Seeker of the Space Between Stars, a Half-Elf Shadow Sorcerer. Dagnus talks to Rock and helps him understand who to help and how to help them. As they talk, they realize that a guard kept the keys in Mage Hand distance. And with that realization, the two of them escape together, and end up forming a strong bond of friendship as they travel together. The Paladin showed Rock he wanted to be a hero, Dagnus showed him how.
They journey together for only about three months, where they had to separate for their paths led what they believed to be different directions. Dagnus was off to gain more knowledge of the arcana, and Rock was finally ready to properly help people. They separated, saying their goodbyes, never expecting to see each other ever again. But as fate would have it, the two of them were destined to be in each other’s lives. Over the course of the next fifteen years, the two would meet a total of 19. During those fifteen years Rock wound up helping and supporting so many lives. It didn’t matter what he could do to help, he would do it. This meant bandit control, to sweeping the front porch of an old widow.
After the Battle of the Red Lake, Rock was helping the survivors just make it through those after months, when he would meet up with Dagnus for the penultimate time. The two would travel from Eregoth to Keldan, where they would meet up with a party attempting to end the war between Eregoth and Keldan, and where currently working for the leader of the Undying Pact Lands. The two would meet Druuk and Lucian in this party and form fast friendships. They would Kill and Aboleth, a Dragonturtle, survived Duath Island in Keldan, and save the Denizens of a Fey Underdark extension in the material plane. During a battle he fought with this party, he would suffer the spell Feeblemind, and in his reduced state he ate a man who had surrendered. Once he was fixed, the remorse he felt was great. He felt he didn’t deserve the shield he was given, and almost gave it up. He only did not because there were innocent people who needed him to be their shield more then he needed to clear his own conscious. The last thing he did with his friends in this party was save a pixie princess named Alona. Once he brought her back, her mother Viscatis Biscayne a Arch-Fey noble woman entered into a warlock pact with Rock and allowing Alona to travel with Rock as a companion for however long they both wanted.
After Rock gained this power he bid Lucian and Druuk feel well, said goodbye to Dagnus, and returned back to the Isle of Inmortis. While Rock was away the tribes continued to fight, so when he returned nothing was different. After traveling and learning the things he did, he traveled to each Tribe, not as a Dragonback but as a Lizardfolk, and convinced each of them to hear him out together. He was able to gather the entirety of the Lizardfolk tribes on the Isle of Inmortis, and he talked to them. He told about his exploits interacting with others, about how his friends that he met made him stronger than he could ever be alone. While the fights brought about adrenaline and excitement, taking care of his neighbors and friends brought happiness and peace. Every word he spoke was said with such conviction and passion, and as the tribes listened the years of hate and war were slowly and softly stripped away, and replaced with hope. Hope for the future to bring about a different way, one where they could live together, and where the wars would stop. Once he was finished the three tribe leaders, in a show of faith, pledged to stop the fighting. Rock could have finished his travels there, but he knew his journey wasn’t over yet.
Rock would join a new party of adventures, one caring a World Dragon hatchling named Immyrn. He was as shocked as anyone seeing the dragon, and was fully behind helping it. The party traveled into Abin-Jir, and fought for the sake of Immyrn. Rock would ride into battle on his War Horse he summoned through Paladin magic, a staff of power in his right hand, and his Shield on his left. The party would get a telepathic bond going between everyone to communicate as quickly and silently as possible.He would fight Rakrin the destroyer as a humanoid, and during this fight he was giving a vision. The vision was of Rock as young adult meeting his Paladin mentor, his mentor shaking his head and walking away. This shook Rock to his core, destroying a part of his armor he thought was invulnerable. As they continued through Abin-Jir and were able to get the power of the ancients into Immyrn growing her into an Ancient Adult Dragon, Immyrn was infected by a corruption that overtook the Dragon Aspect and started attacking the party.
As the party starts fighting the abomination controlled Immyrn one of them goes inside of a dream and fights the Corruption inside the dream. Rock gets a chance and smites with his staff of power, and in doing so the Dragon screams a blood curdling scream in all forms of communication. Rock at this point was Raging something badly, for he was also bleeding out. In a moment of clarity, Rock sees that he was hurting his friend badly, and is able to drop his rage. As the rage clears from his mind, all he can see is the pain Immyrn is suffering. Crying as he realizes he has hurt someone he wanted to help again, Rock drops everything but his shield, and he casts the only spell he ever casted a spell of the first circle, cure wounds. Immyryn sees what Rock is doing and vainly tries to stop what is about to happen. The corruption kills Rock immediately and starts absorbing him into the Dragon’s body. Immyryn finally has control of her powers, and heals herself. In doing so the corruption is killed and Rock’s soul lives in inside of Immyryn. He now lives on as a second soul inside the body of the being now known as Immyryn the Rockhearted Otess Geval, Daughter of Enassar Zaphicath, Herald of Celestia.
Because of the telepathic bond that was between the party and Rock, they are able to say their goodbyes. What was said that day is between those friends. Morthos was able to write the life story of Rock into a book, and because of time shenanigans of Abin-Jir the book was out already in production by the time the party was back. Dagnus is traveling with a merchant by the name of Kozlov, and finds a book by the name of “The Life of Rock”. Reading the book he quickly realizes that it’s about his best Friend Rock, and reading the last chapter he finds out that Rock died protecting an innocent. Dagnus bursts into a fit of activity, activating the Mark of Quathon. The Mark allows one another to communicatie, and Dagnus tells Quathon he needs him. Quathon goes to Dagnus, where upon hearing his request grants it, and takes Dagnus to meet Immyryn. Making it to Immyryn, Dagnus finds out that is was true, and Rock is now a part of Immyryn. Thanks to Immyryns magic, she helps Rock and Dagnus talk at length and say their goodbyes.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Rock was a massive hulking LizardFolk, who was quick as Displacer Beast and as strong as a Giant. Covered in deep scars, particularly a massive x cut across his torso from two different enemy warriors. Bodily healthy as a Tree Ent, perfect health. Scary Massive Lizard(currently physically morphed inside Immryrn the Brass Dragon. His conscience is only accessible by Immryrn and Alona.)

Body Features

8ft standing straight up, 7’3 when he is hunched. 700 pounds of pure muscle. Has a mountain climber physique not an ounce of fat. Dense thick muscles. Color of scales are deep almost reflective green. Has bony bumps that run down starting from the line of his spine going completely down his tail. No other frills, or bumps. Looks like a huge Crocodile. He is usually hunched over, like hes trying not to be so intimidating or large. His tail is as thick as Logs at the base and tapers out to a point, with the bumps running down the spine of it. 4’5 ft long tail

Facial Features

More rounded snout, more similar to a crocodile than an alligator. His eyes are sharp angular eyes, making him seem angry. Default expression is a wary glare, more like a RB Face then actually angry. Face is unscarred. Mouth is full of razor sharp teeth. His teeth are not visible when not in use/smiling. Scales on forehead are a natural form of plate of scale, making his face above his nose seem more flat then the rest of his body.

Identifying Characteristics

Eyes are black as the night sky. Hulking being, scars cover his entire body. Only wears a basic kilt. His scales are unique in the way they reflect. Other then that he seems to be an unremarkable LizardFolk.

Physical quirks

He lumbers when he walks, but is very careful of is being and his strength. His tail drags being him on the ground. He is ambidextrous with a sleight favor to his left side. He doesn’t sit down, except on the ground. Doesn't feel comfortable, nothing is the right size or accommodates his tail for him to sit. He purposely hunches over to take up less room and to be less intimidating. He loves to smile, but it is a terrifying smile often with a counter productive side.

Special abilities

Saved a Pixie named Alona in the Fey Underdark and in return for getting her to Safely, the Arch-Fey Noble Woman(NAMED PLACE HOLD) who was her mother entered a pact with Rock and granted him powers and the companionship of Alona. Alona and Rock can still communicate even with Rock being part of Immyryn. He just really good at fighting.

Apparel & Accessories

Rock wears a kilt and nothing else, except for a few leather straps to attach his equipment. He doesn’t care for his appearance in the sense of dress. He doesn’t see the need to impress anybody, he already does it. He views clothes as extraneous.

Specialized Equipment

Shield of Twilos, enchanted for offense. Has a stylized image of the road fading off into the setting sun, the long path. Wielded the Formuian greatclub, large size. A party member would enlarge Rock to become Boulder, and he would destroy with that club. Staff of power, was looted of a corpse of a Formuian mage and shrank to Rock’s size. He killed an aspect of Rakrim the destroyer with a lighting bolt from this staff. Had a scimitar from Dagnus with lighting enchantment on it. When they parted Dagnus gave Rock the scimitar with the words “Stay strong” and Rock gave Dagnus his other shield and said “Be Safe”. Other shield has indents on it, that can allow it to also work as a SteelDrum

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Not leaving his tribe until 22, when one day a paladin ventured into his tribe, with the intention of spreading the word of Twilos. Rock had only known Fighting and War, and this Paladin showed him a different way of life. A way of friendship, beauty, and helping others complete their goals. This Paladin mentored Rock for a little while, leaving once Rock understood himself. But not before gifting Rock his shield, which Rock had on him until the day he died. The sigil on the shield is a stylized dirt path heading off into the sunset. After the four year of this he meets Dagnus FeatherBeard the Fourth, Friend of the Gnome Folk Ward of the Dragons, and Seeker of the Space Between Stars, a Half-Elf Shadow Sorcerer, because they both end up in the same prison. The 19th time of this happening, after Rock was finished helping some survivors of the Battle of the Red Lake and Dagnus was given the boon of Quathon the World Dragon, the Two would meet for the penultimate time where they would start traveling with Druuk and Lucian.

Gender Identity

Male

Education

Learned how to fight through years of actual combat. Was taught the Paladin way's through a teacher for a short period of time

Employment

Its a case of wandering and doing good, no goal in mind. It’s completely about the journey and not the destination. So he would take any odd job he could that would help beings. This could be go clear a goblin cave or bandit camp to simply fixing a squeaky door or chopping firewood. He would sometimes get paid in gold but a lot of time get paid in food or shelter. Rock went to the Dragonwake with no idea what was happening or the significance of the event, but he knew his help was needed.

Accomplishments & Achievements

The three most important things that Rock did in order 3:Negotiating a treaty between the tribes of the Lizardfolk. 2: Saving and merging with Immyryn. 1: Being able to call Dagnus his friend. But he also saved a pixie lady and she is still his companion.

Failures & Embarrassments

Being tricked multiple times and being tricked into being on the wrong side of conflicts for years. Finally getting arrested after attacking a Tax collector. Losing himself to a spell, in his rage and feebleminded state he ate a man who surrendered. This caused him to believe he wasn't worthy of his shield

Morality & Philosophy

Rock is very much in the moment type of guy, not much forethought in situations. He doesn’t want people to think a certain way, believes that was of doing things is ridiculous. Do Good, Be Kind, Find Beauty, These Tenants are Rocks way of living

Taboos

Rock understands deeply and intuitively that making mistakes and having failures is important. Even if he had ironclad rules, breaking them wouldn’t be disastrous.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Rock is made to help people, relatively easy to trick so even if his new friends aren’t nicest, or good, he could still work with them.

Savvies & Ineptitudes

He can play the drums. One of his shields works as well as a SteelDrum. He is excellent on Horseback. He was really good at making friends. Not very good at learning, poor grasp at learning new languages, very basic outlook on life(both bad and good thing)

Likes & Dislikes

He enjoys performing with Dagnus, and hanging with Dagnus. He enjoys talking to Pip and Alona. He enjoys helping people. He is a picky eater and doesn’t like veggies, likes fruits though. One of his friends being hurt, in particular Dagnus or Alona.

Virtues & Personality perks

He very much wants to help the party, and be friends with them. That's what he’s there for. Very much goes with the flow. Doesn’t talk much, man of few words. When there is stuff that is above his head he stays out of the way.

Vices & Personality flaws

He is very rash, so so so rash. One it’s clear action is needed, he has a troubling time waiting for strategy.

Personality Quirks

His particular speech pattern is very obvious if not Rock. His posture of being hunched and trying to be as least intimidating as possible. He always keeps his enchanted shield on his left and his regular shield on his right arm.

Hygiene

No Hygiene care, other then bathing semi-regularly. Usually when he is swimming(likes to swim) or when another party member is sick of his smell

Social

Contacts & Relations

Dagnus FeatherBeard, he is not currently in contact but can be at a moments notice. His paladin mentor he hasn’t seen or been in contact since they separated 20 years ago. Other than Dagnus he doesn’t keep in contact with anyone else.

Family Ties

Father Riz. Died in a skirmish when Rock was very young Mother Orshacask. Died recently of Old Age, was able to see the peace start between the Lizardfolk on the Isle of Inmortis Son Buggs. Alive and well, current whereabouts are unknown.

Religious Views

A Paladin of Twilios, Rock follows the basic tenets but doesn't worship. Rock believes in the Gods, and they believe in him, he just doesn't worship them the way religious people worship.

Social Aptitude

Rock likes to help, but with his inability to learn common he has taken the back seat in the majority of conversations. He doesn't like to be in the way or be intimidating(neither work as well as he would like) so he stays to himself a lot of the time, or with specific friends. On his island, while he isn't the best speaker, he has a confidence and pride in his words that common can not convey.

Mannerisms

He hunches over to make himself smaller in public, he loves smiling but it's quiet scary.

Hobbies & Pets

The only pet Rock has is a cockroach named Pip. He has been with Rock for 7 years, when they travel Rock and Pip talk a lot, they both are not very smart.

Speech

When speaking Draconic his accent is unique to the Dragonbacks, and his voice is very throaty and deep. When he speaks common it's still very deep and very throaty, but its broken and lacks conjugations and function words

Wealth & Financial state

He been broke his entire life. His tribe he was part of lived off the land and didn’t care for money or materialistic wealth, and once he left he never grew to care for it. Had no care/plans for money or wealth whatsoever. Liked how the physical appearance of money looked. Kept a bag of 4 different coins, one of each denomination.

Current Location

Celestial Pact-Land

Ethnicity

Acadian

Life

1895 1945 50 years old

Circumstances of Birth

Born to two expecting parents

Circumstances of Death

Was consumed and adsorbed by a corrupted World Dragon. World Dragon was healed and now Rock's soul resides in Immyryn.

Birthplace

Isle of Inmortis, Dragonback Tribe

Eyes

Black as the night sky

Hair

Has no Hair, but bumps that go from his spine down his tail.

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Deep almost reflective Green

Height

8'0 standing straight, 7'3 hunched over.

Weight

700 pounds of pure muscle

Known Languages

Draconic, broken Common