BRONZE HAMMER
EldoriansPit Fighter and Trainer
"The pits are brutal, but they're honest. You win or you lose based on skill and heart. That's more than most of the world offers.""
Identity
- Residence
- The fighting pits of Oakenhall's underworld
- Civilization
- Eldorians
Appearance
• Physical: Massive and scarred with a face that's been broken and healed many times, close-cropped hair, and eyes that have seen too much violence. • Clothing: Simple fighting clothes when training, with his old armor displayed as trophies of his victories. • Distinguishing Marks: His body is a map of old battles; he moves with the grace of a trained fighter; his voice is rough from shouting in the pits.
Relationships
- Family - None acknowledged; his fighters are his family
- Allies - Those who bet on his fighters; those who've profited from his training
- Rivals - Competing trainers; those who've lost to his fighters
Personality
- Traits: Tough, genuinely cares for his fighters, struggles with the violence of his world, fiercely protective of his own
- Mannerisms: Assesses fighting ability constantly; trains even when not working; becomes uncomfortable with "civilized" company
- Voice: Rough and commanding, with a tendency to use fighting metaphors.
Backstory
Bronze was once the champion of the fighting pits who retired to train the next generation. He's built a reputation for producing the toughest fighters in Oakenhall.
Daily Life
Days training fighters, managing his stable, preparing for matches, collecting his percentage. Evenings are spent in the pits, watching his fighters compete.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs help investigating who's drugging his fighters
- 2 One of his fighters is in over their head, and he needs help rescuing them
Narrative Value
Source of combat knowledge; quest giver for fighting missions; morally complex figure; potential ally with unique skills. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════