Denig

Denig

The hunter drifts through the trees like smoke. In the distance, he can see the fire and the smoke that carelessly drifts up into the sky. He stops short as he hears muttered Orcish from the direction of the hidden camp. The presence of Orcs are not a good sign for the local village, but he only hears one, perhaps the party is not so big. He presses on to investigate. His eyes dart side to side searching the dark shadows for an ambush. A red light flickers off the branches. A figure moves in front of the light. Like lightning, a punch strikes. The hidden hunter falls in shock. "Welcome," growls the dark figure, firelight flickering off his stone skin.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Denig is a wild Shaman of his tribe, who dwell in the foothills of the Misty Mountains. At a young age, he left his marginalised tribe as they struggled for survival in the increasingly troubled Rhudaur. It was natural that a young man comfortable with the outdoors and with some understanding of the healing arts would fall in with adventurers and so it was that he took up the life of an adventurer.
Unfortunate events have dogged Denig during his career as an adventurer. On one such adventure, he made a fundamental mistake and drank from a fountain that turned his skin to stone. Whilst this granted him improved his ability to withstand enemies blow, it, however, also resulted in a degree of awkwardness in social situations as most people assumed he was a small troll. Thus marginalised, except by his companions, Denig took to living in the wilderness. The second misfortune to befall Denig was on a raid into the Goblin Kingdom under the Misty Mountains. During the chaotic retreat, he fell behind his companions, who assumed he was dead and abandoned him. If it could be considered luck, the goblins thought he was a stone troll and kept him captive to work in the mines. Eventually, Denig was able to escape the mines but not before the darkness and cruelty had taken their toll on his mind.

Mental Trauma

Having spent many years dwelling in the darkness with Orcs and Goblins can break a man's spirit, especially if they think you are a runt troll. Hard work and constant trauma has unhinged Denig's moral compass. On occasions, he lapses into Orcish or is prone to dark rages. His hatred of Orcs and Goblins leaves him at risk of foolhardy actions as the red mist falls and he seeks his vengeance. Compounding this mental trauma is the isolation he suffers due to his being unable to enter settlements without drawing attention as a result of his stone skin.

Relationships

Ydal

Companion

Towards Denig

0

Frank

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Denig

Companion

Towards Ydal

-2

Dishonest

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Denig is a wild Shaman of his tribe, who dwell in the foothills of the Misty Mountains. At a young age, he left his marginalised tribe as they struggled for survival in the increasingly troubled Rhudaur. It was natural that a young man comfortable with the outdoors and with some understanding of the healing arts would fall in with adventurers and so it was that he took up the life of an adventurer. Unfortunate events have dogged Denig during his career as an adventurer. On one such adventure, he made a fundamental mistake and drank from a fountain that turned his skin to stone. Whilst this granted him improved his ability to withstand enemies blow, it, however, also resulted in a degree of awkwardness in social situations as most people assumed he was a small troll. Thus marginalised, except by his companions, Denig took to living in the wilderness. The second misfortune to befall Denig was on a raid into the Goblin Kingdom under the Misty Mountains. During the chaotic retreat, he fell behind his companions, who assumed he was dead and abandoned him. If it could be considered luck, the goblins thought he was a stone troll and kept him captive to work in the mines. Eventually, Denig was able to escape the mines but not before the darkness and cruelty had taken their toll on his mind.

Current Location

Shire

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Current Location

Bree

Species

Man

Ethnicity

Dunlendings

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Siblings

Eyes

Deep brown