THORA AXEBORN
DwarvesWarrior and Guard Captain
"The axe doesn't make the warrior. The willingness to stand between danger and the innocent does.""
Identity
- Residence
- Stonegate - The Watch Barracks
- Civilization
- Dwarves
Appearance
• Physical: powerfully built with arms corded with muscle and a stance that speaks of constant readiness. Her face is handsome rather than pretty, with a strong jaw and piercing gray eyes. • Clothing: Polished plate armor bearing her rank, a red cloak signifying her position, and weapons always within reach. • Distinguishing Marks: A notch in her left ear, a tattoo of her unit's symbol on her shoulder, and calloused hands that have never known softness.
Relationships
- Family - Her unit (she has no blood family, orphaned young)
- Allies - The Stonegate Guard, several veterans who served under her
- Rivals - Corrupt officers she's reported for misconduct
Personality
- Traits: Disciplined, protective, surprisingly gentle with civilians, utterly ruthless with threats
- Mannerisms: Stands at attention even when relaxed, scans rooms for threats automatically, speaks in commands
- Voice: Clear and carrying, trained to be heard over battle noise
Backstory
Thora was born during a battle (hence her name), raised in the warrior caste, and has never known any life but service. She's risen through the ranks on merit alone, surviving campaigns that killed her mentors and friends.
Daily Life
Oversees guard rotations at dawn, trains recruits through the morning, patrols Stonegate in the afternoon, and spends evenings reviewing reports and planning defenses.
Secret
She's discovered that a high-ranking official is selling guard schedules to criminals but lacks proof.
Story Hooks
- 1 She needs adventurers to help gather evidence against the corrupt official
- 2 A threat has emerged that requires forces beyond the regular guard
Narrative Value
Military contact, quest giver for combat missions, potential ally in dangerous situations ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════