GUNNAR STORM-BREAKER
FrostbornStorm Defender and Protector
"I've stood against storms that would destroy cities. I've held the line when others would flee. That's what a defender does.""
Identity
- Residence
- Storm Tower
- Civilization
- Frostborn
Appearance
• Physical: Massively built at 6'2", with muscles earned through constant training. His pale skin is covered in lightning scars. His white hair is wild. His pale gray eyes are hard and determined. • Clothing: Wears armor reinforced against lightning. His cloak has protection runes. • Distinguishing Marks: His body is covered in storm-related scars. He wears a defender's medallion.
Relationships
- Family - Wife and children. Parents deceased.
- Allies - Storm Watchers who provide information; Chief Brynjar (NPC #7), who values his service.
- Rivals - Other defenders who challenge his methods.
Personality
- Traits: Fearless to the point of recklessness, deeply loyal, surprisingly analytical about storms, traditional
- Mannerisms: Checks weather constantly, speaks in protection metaphors, becomes restless during calm weather.
- Voice: Rough and commanding, with a tendency to become passionate about protection.
Backstory
Gunnar was a warrior who discovered his calling during a massive storm that threatened Frosthold. He's spent twenty years learning to predict and survive extreme weather, becoming the chief storm defender. He's saved countless lives.
Daily Life
Gunnar spends his days monitoring storms, leading protection efforts, and training others in storm survival. He's always ready for the next emergency.
Secret
Gunnar is terrified of storms despite his profession. He forces himself to face them because someone must, but he has nightmares about them.
Story Hooks
- 1 Gunnar needs help during an extreme storm; the situation is more dangerous than expected.
- 2 He's discovered something disturbing about the storms; he needs help investigating.
Narrative Value
Protector NPC, quest giver for emergency missions, connection to weather threats, potential ally in dangerous situations, character representing courage. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════