THOKKAR THE PRISON GUARD
OrcsSenior Prison Guard
"These walls hold the broken and the dangerous. But some are simply lost. I try to help the lost find their way back.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Iron Hold Prison
- Civilization
- Orcs
Appearance
• Physical: Thokkar is massive and imposing, with muscles hardened by years of physical labor. His slate-gray skin is marked with scars from prisoner altercations. His eyes are watchful and tired. • Clothing: He wears the uniform of the prison guard, with additional protection for dangerous duties. • Distinguishing Marks: His face is a mask of professional detachment. He moves with the confidence of authority.
Relationships
- Family - His wife worries about his safety; his children are ashamed of his profession.
- Allies - Fellow guards trust him; some prisoners respect his fairness.
- Rivals - Corrupt guards resent his integrity; dangerous prisoners see him as a challenge.
Personality
- Traits: Stern, fair, deeply committed to his duty, surprisingly compassionate
- Mannerisms: Checks locks automatically, assesses prisoners constantly
- Voice: Gravelly and commanding, softens when speaking to prisoners who show remorse
Backstory
Thokkar was assigned to prison duty after an injury ended his warrior career. He has spent twenty years guarding the clan's most dangerous prisoners. He has seen the worst of his people and maintains his faith that redemption is possible.
Daily Life
Thokkar's days are spent patrolling the prison, managing prisoners, and maintaining order. He enforces the rules fairly, showing compassion to those who seek rehabilitation. Evenings find him writing reports and training new guards.
Story Hooks
- 1 Thokkar needs help investigating a prisoner's claim of innocence.
- 2 A prison break is being planned, and he needs help stopping it.
Narrative Value
Thokkar provides prison-related quests, moral complexity about justice, and access to imprisoned characters. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════