Bhulur Pinethorn

The Warden (a.k.a. The Bear King)

Bhulur Pinethorn, the Lord of Northern Krogar, and Master of the Ward.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Bhulur is a large and imposing man, born of brute strength and sturdy constitution.

Body Features

Bhulur has a pale complexion despite a life of hard work out in the fields.

Facial Features

Bhulur keeps a trimmed beard that covers most of his lower face, save for a heavy scar from a bear mauling when he was younger that left the right side of his face a tatter of scars

Identifying Characteristics

Bhulur received his ironic nickname after a dire bear mauled him, leaving a number of horrific scars along the mans body.

Physical quirks

Bhulur will often cover his mouth while listening to other speak.

Apparel & Accessories

Bhulur wears the hide of the bear that mauled him, a shaggy dark brown coat of heavy fur.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Bhulur, the 17th Warden, succeed Lord Podil after he was felled by a Reaver blade. Bhulur was elected through the Wards usual methods of rank and accolades. As is usual following a Wardens succession there was a conflict over territory with the southern kingdom of Daitor. for twelve years the two kingdoms fought, yet again, for the resources along the boarder the two share near the Empty Peaks. For twelve years the two warred and many lives were lost before as was usual a standstill emerged, as every advance into the others kingdom was met by a fierce counter attack. as no ground could be made, an armistice was once again signed. Bhulur learned a hard lesson, as all Wardens do, that the south cannot be taken so easily.

Sexuality

Bhulur has had two wives, his first wife dying to fever before his thirtieth winter.

Employment

Bhulur began his career as a stable boy, and worked his way through the ranks of The Ward. upon becoming a captain of his own men, they were temporarily enslaved by Dark Elves. Bhulur and his men broke free and seized control of the ship, sailing it back to the coast of Krogar. Bhulur was promoted to Lord Commander following another victory over a group of mountain trolls and orcs.

Accomplishments & Achievements

Bhulur managed to sieze control of the Reaver ship that had temporarily enslaved he and his men. Bhulur outmaneuvered a tribe of orcs and trolls in the Empty Peaks that had been raiding the outlying villages near the Ward. Bhulur, was chosen to become Warden, following his predecessors death.

Failures & Embarrassments

Bhulur launched a foolhardy war with Daitor that cost both sides thousands of lives and resources over twelve years in a bid for control over most of Krogar. Bhulur, in his naivete in diplomacy, accepted a rather poor deal from Highgate that ended up costing the Ward a good deal of gold in return for Mystrium that they had no real use for without the proper tools.

Mental Trauma

Bhulur is now bitter and untrusting, calculating and overthinking everything he hears, suffering from PTSD as many men of the Ward do his borderline paranoia threatens to push him into fits of enraged madness.

Intellectual Characteristics

Bhulur, despite the stress of being Warden, is an apt strategist. knowing full well the constitution of his men, he relies on their stamina to outlast opponents as he baits them into attacks that would otherwise overwhelm less sturdy armies.

Morality & Philosophy

Bhulur, as most Wardens, thinks that the Southern kingdoms should aid the support of the Ward in the defenses of the realm. they believe much as Daitor does, that a unified realm will better suit the needs of mankind, though the drastic difference in governing philosophies makes the two kingdoms bitter rivals at the best of times.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Bhulur seeks the safety of Krogar, and thinks that if the Ward were to control the continent in earnest then they could reach a level of prosperity similar to that of Wurdgrym.

Savvies & Ineptitudes

Bhulur is a stubborn man, often leading to more lives being lost than needed during war.

Likes & Dislikes

Bhulur dislikes Elven Skytear wine, he finds the experience jarring and uncomfortable, though he's quite fond of Bloodale.

Virtues & Personality perks

Bhulur paranoia does have the benefit of having his armies always at the ready for Reaver attacks reducing the frequency of villages being raided.

Vices & Personality flaws

Bhulur is easily angered, as he thinks that many of the southerners, even in the Wards own kingdom, plot against the authoritarian government. he distrusts civilians and anyone who hasn't served in a military fashion.

Personality Quirks

Bhulur often growls lowly when irritated, which adds to the persona of the Bear Lord

Social

Family Ties

Bhulur has three sons and a daughter, his firstborn son passed shortly after his first wife both being taken by the same fever.

Religious Views

Bhulur is a pragmatic man, who puts his faith in what he can see.

Social Aptitude

Bhulur isn't one for inspiring speeches or diplomacy, he prefers to let his actions speak for him.

Mannerisms

Bhulur often has a hand near his weapons, and you'll rarely see him without one.

Speech

Bhulur's voice is torn by the scars from the Dire bear attack, and even made even more of a gravely mess because the man rarely speaks.

Alignment

Lawful Neutral

Current Location

The Ward

Species

Human

Year of Birth

10668 53 Years old

Gender

Male

Eyes

Dark Blue

Hair

Greying Brown

Height

177 cm

Weight

86 kg

Quotes & Catchphrases

"The south is warm and soft, ruled by weak men who've never seen a hard winter. They'll all lead this land to ruin."