Gallek Foehammer
Kharzak-Thurn Gallek Foehammer
Even though Gallek is a Keldi, he dislikes the deference his fellow Durgol seem to awash him in. It is for this reason he is more at home in the wilds of Serrus than within the walls of his town. He is the second son of Baldrun Foehammer and thus is second in line to inherit the title of Kharzak, or ruler of Brun Legak. This gives him the title of Kharzak-Thurn, or "third ruler" after his father and elder brother Eilaf. When he is at Brun Legak, he is constantly barraged with lectures by his family on the importance of his station and what he should be doing about it. Because of this, he rarely stays long at home.
He has grown quite the reputation among the humans as one of the premier wilderness guides on Serrus and they travel from far and wide to enlist his services. Due to perhaps some familial guilt, he rarely takes jobs outside of the Nord Highpeak and Berkwoud areas, both of which he knows inside and out.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Like his kin, he is stout and sturdy. His constant treks through the wilderness keep him in great condition. For a Durgol, he is quite swift and in fact, in rough terrain, is faster than most humans.
Body Features
Life in the wilderness has given Gallek a rough complexion and his hands are calloused and worn.
Identifying Characteristics
Gallek, as a Keldi, has the traditional inner-wrist tattoo of an intricate knotwork line all of his kind get to show his birth and station. In addition, as he is in a direct line to rule the Foehammer clan, below his Keldi tattoo is his foe tattoo of a hammer and lightning bolt.
Physical quirks
Without a pipe in his mouth or something to do, Gallek fidgets with his hands.
Special abilities
Like his brethren, Gallek has an innate sense of direction no matter the circumstances.
Apparel & Accessories
Gallek is always dressed for the weather and always is prepared with the right tools and equipment for travel. In addition he never leaves his birch wood pipe behind.
Specialized Equipment
He is unquestionably the most knowledgeable person in regards to traversing the High Peaks and Forest of Frisia.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
At a young age Gallek began to show signs of rebelliousness and disdain for politics. His tutors had trouble keeping him focused and he was typically found trapsing through the woods collecting leaves and plant life.
When he was old enough to claim his title of third son, he was absent. Despite the cultural faux pas of him not being their during this solemn and important day, the clan heads decided to grant him the title anyway. His father has never really forgiven him since.
Some years ago, Gallek crossed paths with Reikhardt Osterhagen and they traveled together for 7 months, in which they became close friends. Today, Eilaf occassionally still travels with Reikhardt when he is in the area.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Gallek's main goal in life is to avoid at all costs anything relating to his title and station. He is at his friendliest and happiest away from it all.
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Master woodsman, mountaineer, pioneer, and guide.
Vices & Personality flaws
Gallek cannot go anywhere without his pipe. He ensures to stock up on plenty of pipe weed when he travels. He gets irritable without it and he insists it helps him concentrate.
While I do love my family, I can only tolerate their incessant lecturing about my life. I choose to live in the woods and hills and enjoy the peace and quiet.
