High Scout Braelius Stonepaw
High Scout Braelius Stonepaw (a.k.a. Old Granite)
High Scout Braelius Stonepaw leads the rugged outpost of Freereach, a windswept frontier fort standing sentinel over the Bronze Obelisk. A master of battlefield triage and guerrilla warfare, Braelius balances stoic strength with compassionate leadership. Once a frontline medic in the Wars of Severance, he now serves as Freereach’s unyielding protector—patching wounds, training rangers, and defending the Borderlands from monstrous incursions and political neglect alike. His loyalty is to the people before any crown, and his doctrine is simple: “Protect the wounded, hold the line, and never abandon your own.”
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Peak physical form for a veteran; slightly slowed by age and injury
Body Features
Muscular, thickly built; right leg is an artificer-forged prosthetic
Facial Features
Chiseled muzzle with a large scar slashing across his right brow to jaw
Identifying Characteristics
Blind right eye, braided mane with tags and beads, and the ever-visible Shieldbrand insignia
Physical quirks
Limp from the prosthetic, though subtle due to rigorous training
Special abilities
Combines divine healing with battlefield awareness (War Medic feat equivalent)
Has uncanny danger sense from years of frontline exposure
Apparel & Accessories
Battleworn plate armor, always wears a healer’s kit belt, a small pendant from Prydon’s Rise (Leonin Settlement in the Ironspike Savannah)
hangs under his cuirass
Specialized Equipment
Mechanical prosthetic leg with impact stabilizers
Custom hybrid med-pack with alchemical and divine healing tools
Warhammer embedded with holy sigils
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Braelius grew up under the care of a roving band of Skyknight medics after his pride was destroyed. He enlisted in defense forces as a field healer and rapidly gained respect for saving lives under fire.
Education
Tactical triage training from Skyknights; field experience in multiple campaigns across Astrium’s western and northern fronts
Employment
High Scout and commander of Freereach operations
Accomplishments & Achievements
Saved over 200 lives during the Siege of Dunraze
Forged Shieldbrand medic corps
Awarded Ironleaf Emblem for valor in rescue missions
Failures & Embarrassments
Blames himself for the loss of an entire scouting party in 870 due to misjudged weather conditions
Mental Trauma
Survivor’s guilt; insomnia; occasional episodes of battle hypervigilance
Intellectual Characteristics
Logical, introspective, disciplined; highly organized under stress
Morality & Philosophy
Utilitarian and loyal; believes in protection of the weak and direct action over political wrangling
Taboos
Will not abandon the wounded—ever
Rejects cowardice and corruption, even among allies
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
To protect those who cannot protect themselves; to honor the fallen by saving the living
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Savvy in field medicine, logistics, and defensive tactics
Inept at political negotiation, formality, and grand speeches
Likes & Dislikes
Likes: Mountain flowers, battlefield hymns, strong tea
Dislikes: Political games, cowardice, and wastefulness
Virtues & Personality perks
Brave, selfless, loyal, resilient
Vices & Personality flaws
Workaholic, emotionally reserved, overprotective
Personality Quirks
Tends to clean tools when anxious; hums songs from the Prydon days
Hygiene
Practical cleanliness—keeps tools, gear, and medpacks spotless; doesn’t fuss over appearance
Representation & Legacy
A symbol of stability and compassion in warzones; many young scouts wear the “Stone sigil” in homage
Social
Reign
Appointed leader of Freereach in 873; commands unofficial authority in borderland defense policy
Contacts & Relations
Astrium Alliance (advisor and supporter)
Cascade Thundersurge of Fogholt (strategic ally)
Sandrunner Senakra Sunpelt of Qurath (occasional collaborator)
Elven archivist Veyra Lin (close confidante and romantic interest)
Family Ties
Biological family presumed dead in the Culls
No spouse or children, though he considers his rangers family
Religious Views
Reveres a local aspect of Yondalla (Life and Endurance domains) through action rather than prayer
Social Aptitude
Gruff but charismatic; leads by example; inspires loyalty through grit
Mannerisms
Nods instead of saluting; rarely raises his voice unless in chaos
Often gestures with his prosthetic leg when emphasizing a point
Hobbies & Pets
Wildflower collection, war song transcription, hand-carving memorial stones
Speech
Low, gravelly tone
Uses battlefield idioms and short, purposeful sentences
Tends to pause before answering, thinking two steps ahead
Wealth & Financial state
Personally modest, but allocates and manages considerable logistical resources for Freereach
Current Status
Braelius is currently reinforcing Freereach and managing the growing demands of border defense; Train new scouts, secure mountain passes, and lobby for frontier resources
Current Location
Species
Honorary & Occupational Titles
High Scout of Freereach
Commander of the Shieldbrand
Age
46
Date of Birth
8th Destara 835
Circumstances of Birth
Born during a brief peacetime to a proud but dwindling Leonin pride; orphaned by the Fanglight Culls and raised among Skyknight medics
Birthplace
Prydon’s Rise (now-ruined Leonin enclave)
Children
Current Residence
A spartan officer’s barrack near the infirmary wing of the Freereach stronghold
Sex
Male
Eyes
Left: Gold with flecks of amber Right: Clouded and blind from a scar sustained in battle
Hair
Ash-gray fur with streaks of white; mane braided with bone beads and fallen comrades’ tags
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Tough leonine hide beneath a thick coat of fur
Height
7'2"
Weight
310lbs
Quotes & Catchphrases
“Steel breaks. Stone holds.”
“I don’t bury hope. I carry it."
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