MASTER RODERICK STONEFIST
EldoriansPugilist and Combat Instructor
"The strongest weapon is the mind. The body is just the tool it uses.""
Identity
- Residence
- Stonefist Gymnasium, Oakenhall
- Civilization
- Eldorians
Appearance
• Physical: Massive and muscular from decades of training, with close-cropped gray hair and a face that's been broken and healed many times. His hands are like stone. • Clothing: Simple training clothes that show his physique, with his hands wrapped in traditional fighting cloths. He wears no jewelry that could catch in combat. • Distinguishing Marks: His face is a map of old injuries; his knuckles are permanently swollen; he moves with the grace of long training.
Relationships
- Family - None acknowledged; considers his students his family
- Allies - The martial guilds; his former students; those who value physical fitness
- Rivals - Competing gymnasiums; those who've challenged his methods
Personality
- Traits: Gruff but fair, genuinely dedicated to his students, surprisingly philosophical about combat, fiercely protective of the weak
- Mannerisms: Shadow boxes when thinking; demonstrates techniques when explaining; becomes animated when discussing fighting styles
- Voice: Rough and commanding, with a tendency to use combat metaphors. Often speaks in short, direct sentences.
Backstory
Roderick was born to a poor family and discovered his gift for combat in street fights. He's trained under masters across Eldoria and beyond, and his gymnasium has produced some of the kingdom's finest warriors.
Daily Life
Days training students, sparring with advanced pupils, developing new techniques, personally mentoring those with potential. Evenings are spent maintaining his own conditioning.
Secret
2. One of his students has gotten involved with a dangerous fighting ring, and he needs help rescuing them
Narrative Value
Provider of combat training; quest giver for martial missions; source of physical knowledge; potential mentor figure with unique fighting abilities. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════