Description and Background
Description:
Gristle is a sturdy dwarf, built like a wide brick wall. He has a long braided and well kept mane of hair and beard of reddish brown, and he wears sturdy clothing of earth tones. Gristle usually heads into a fight by tapping the flat of his axe against his family crest shield, and makes quite a theatrical impression on those not used to his antics. When not posturing, fighting, chasing women or sleeping, Gristle is usually drinking from his treasured tankard or smoking his long stemmed pipe of fragrant tobacco.
Background:
Gristle comes from a clan of common warriors, most of whom have perished in battle. His desire to see things outside the Dwarven halls have led him to the lands of Man, seeking adventure, and to meet those different than himself. He is a bit more friendly than typical dwarves, and he bears no grudges toward elves, men, or anyone other than goblin or giantkind, whom he loathes with a passion, and has a single minded, almost fanatical determination to destroy.
His clan is of little means, and he gathered what he could and set out in search of companions and adventure, and has found some success and local notoriety for his exploits.
Unlike most in his clan, Gristle spends abnormal amounts of time (for a dwarf, anyway) in his grooming and appearance. His beard and hair are carefully braided, and his possessions, clothing and equipment are always clean and in good repair. When he isn't chatting, polishing/sharpening his axe, or drinking some ale, he can be found smoking his pipe or sipping from his flask - his two guilty pleasures.
Gristle has found success adventuring, and was mainly a loner until recently when his older Sister located him after years of searching - and she has stuck around to keep an eye on her little brother (a fact that makes Gristle very uncomfortable) He loves his sister to no end, but you'll never hear him admit it. He takes great pleasure in heckling his sibling and causing her great grief, but when things get tough, he's got her back no matter what.
He has a warm personality (a rarity for one of his kind) and has an unyielding loyalty to his friends and comrades. His hearty laugh and back-breaking shoulder slap are his trademarks, as are his colorful speeches when threatened or in battle. Gristle is a consummate warrior, and a staunch ally.
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