MAGNUS BEAST-MASTER
FrostbornBeast Handler and Trainer
"Animals are honest. They don't lie, they don't scheme, they don't betray. If you treat them with respect, they'll give you everything.""
Identity
- Residence
- Frosthold - Beast Quarters
- Civilization
- Frostborn
Appearance
• Physical: Lean and scarred at 5'11", with the build of someone who works with dangerous animals. His pale skin is covered in bite and scratch marks. His white hair is practical. His pale gray eyes are always watching. • Clothing: Wears reinforced leather that smells of animals. His boots are reinforced against bites. • Distinguishing Marks: His face is scarred from a snow bear encounter. He has a way of moving that animals respond to.
Relationships
- Family - Parents were beast handlers, now retired. Two brothers who chose other paths.
- Allies - Handler Erik (NPC #15), who shares his views; Hunter Svana (NPC #2), who works with his animals.
- Rivals - Handlers who use harsher methods.
Personality
- Traits: More comfortable with animals than people, gruff but fair, deeply knowledgeable about beasts, surprisingly gentle
- Mannerisms: Speaks to animals in a language only they understand, watches exits constantly, moves carefully around beasts.
- Voice: Low and calm, with a tendency to growl when annoyed.
Backstory
Magnus was raised in a family of beast handlers and showed his gift with animals from childhood. He's trained frost wolves, snow bears, and other creatures for hunting, war, and companionship. He prefers animals to most people.
Daily Life
Magnus spends his days training beasts, managing the Chief's animal quarters, and breeding for desirable traits. He sleeps in the beast quarters more often than his own quarters.
Story Hooks
- 1 Magnus needs help with his new wolf breed; it's grown larger than expected and he needs assistance.
- 2 Someone is trying to steal his breeding stock; he needs help protecting his animals.
Narrative Value
Animal handler and trainer, quest giver for beast-related missions, source of information about animals, connection to Frostborn animal companions, potential ally with unique resources. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════