KROGAR THE GAMBLER
OrcsProfessional Gambler and Gamester
"Life is a game of chance. I simply play it more honestly than most.""
Identity
- Residence
- Various gambling dens
- Civilization
- Orcs
Appearance
• Physical: Krogar is lean and sharp-featured, with eyes that miss nothing at the gaming table. His dusky umber skin is unmarked by warrior scars. His fingers are incredibly nimble. • Clothing: He wears fine clothes when winning, rags when losing. He carries lucky charms from various cultures. • Distinguishing Marks: His eyes are his most distinctive feature—calculating and cold at the table.
Relationships
- Family - His family disowned him years ago; they consider his life wasted.
- Allies - A few fellow gamblers respect his skill; he has no true friends.
- Rivals - Other gamblers want to beat him; many have sworn to ruin him.
Personality
- Traits: Calculating, risk-taking, deeply knowledgeable about games, surprisingly honorable about debts
- Mannerisms: Handles cards and dice constantly, assesses odds automatically
- Voice: Smooth and persuasive, can become sharp when challenged
Backstory
Krokar discovered his talent for games as a child, winning his first bet at age eight. He has spent twenty-eight years playing every game of chance in orcish territories. He has won fortunes and lost them, always returning to the table.
Daily Life
Krogar has no fixed routine, moving from game to game, den to den. He plays cards, dice, and any other game of chance he can find. He wins more than he loses, but his lifestyle consumes his gains as fast as he makes them.
Secret
Krogar has accumulated enough debts that several powerful people want him dead. He is playing a dangerous game of borrowing from one to pay another.
Story Hooks
- 1 Krogar needs help winning a high-stakes game that could clear his debts.
- 2 His creditors are closing in, and he needs help escaping with his life.
Narrative Value
Krogar provides social gaming opportunities, debt-related quests, and a perspective on orcish risk-taking. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════