ERIK FROST-WOLF
FrostbornFrost Wolf Handler
"Wolves don't lie. They don't scheme. They don't betray. If more people were like wolves, the world would be a better place.""
Identity
- Residence
- Frosthold - Beast Quarters
- Civilization
- Frostborn
Appearance
• Physical: Lean and weathered at 5'11", with the build of someone who spends more time with animals than people. His pale skin is scarred from countless nips and scratches. His white hair is pulled back practically. His pale gray eyes are always watching, assessing. • Clothing: Wears practical furs that smell permanently of wolf. His boots are reinforced against bites. Carries a whistle carved from wolf bone that can command his charges. • Distinguishing Marks: His left ear is ragged - lost to a young wolf he was training. He considers it a lesson learned.
Relationships
- Family - Parents still work with wolves. Two brothers who chose other paths. No mate - "wolves are enough company."
- Allies - Pack leader Skadi (NPC #89), who respects him; Hunter Svana (NPC #2), who works with his wolves.
- Rivals - Handler Magnus (NPC #55), who uses harsher training methods.
Personality
- Traits: More comfortable with animals than people, gruff but fair, deeply knowledgeable about wolf behavior, surprisingly gentle
- Mannerisms: Growls when annoyed, watches exits constantly, speaks to wolves in a language only they seem to understand.
- Voice: Gravelly and low, with a tendency to bark commands even in normal conversation.
Backstory
Erik was raised in a family of wolf handlers and showed his gift with the animals from childhood. He's trained over two hundred frost wolves for hunting, war, and companionship. He prefers the company of his wolves to most people and is known for being able to calm even the most aggressive animals.
Daily Life
Erik spends his days training wolves, breeding for desirable traits, and managing the pack dynamics of the Chief's wolves. He sleeps in the beast quarters more often than his own quarters.
Story Hooks
- 1 Erik needs help retrieving a stolen breeding wolf that was taken by bandits.
- 2 His intelligent wolf pup has gone missing; he needs help finding it before someone else does.
Narrative Value
Animal handler and trainer, quest giver for beast-related missions, wilderness guide, connection to Frostborn animal companions, potential ally with unique resources. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════