VOKKAR THE SLAVE
OrcsSlave and Laborer
"They can take my freedom. They can take my dignity. But they cannot take my hope. Not while I still breathe.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Work Camp
- Civilization
- Orcs
Appearance
• Physical: Vokkar is thin and underfed, with visible ribs and sunken cheeks. His ash-gray skin is pale from poor nutrition. His eyes are hollow but still defiant. • Clothing: He wears rags that provide minimal protection. A collar marks him as property. • Distinguishing Marks: His collar, whip scars on his back, ritual marks of slavery.
Relationships
- Family - He doesn't know if his family survived the raid.
- Allies - Fellow slaves support each other; a few sympathetic guards help when they can.
- Rivals - Slave masters and their enforcers; slaves who inform on others for favors.
Personality
- Traits: Defiant, resourceful, deeply angry, surprisingly kind to fellow slaves
- Mannerisms: Tests his collar constantly, watches for opportunities
- Voice: Rough and quiet, speaks carefully around masters
Backstory
Vokkar was captured in a raid and sold into slavery. He has spent six years in bondage, working in mines and fields. He has tried to escape three times and been punished severely each time. He has not given up hope of freedom.
Daily Life
Vokkar's days are filled with backbreaking labor from dawn to dusk. He receives minimal food and rest. He spends his rare free moments planning escape and helping fellow slaves. He dreams of freedom every night.
Story Hooks
- 1 Vokkar needs help with the slave rebellion he has been planning.
- 2 He has discovered a way to escape and needs help executing his plan.
Narrative Value
Vokkar provides moral complexity about slavery, rebellion quests, and a perspective on orcish social outcasts. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════