Olaf “Skar” Groosen
Occupation- Hunter/Trapper/Scout/Archer
And so it said..
That Olrik made a joke
And there was much laughter
Save for Skar
Who was not amused
And so there was a great bloodletting
....
After which Skar wondered
as he considered his handiwork.
'Why did the bartender say, to the horse,
'Hey buddy, why the long face?'
And then came insight.
And Skar smiled and thoughts,
"I get it now."
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from the Skarvitargan saga.
Age 31
Sex Male
Str 14
Con 14
Pow 17
Dex 15
App 4
Int 18
Siz 12
Edu 16 (15 + 1 for age)
San 85
Hp 14
Know 80
Idea 90
Luck 85
Damage Bonus 1d4
Occupation points 320,
Interest points 180
Climb 54%
Conceal 50%
Dodge 55%
First Aid 30%
Insight 20%
Listen 40%
Natural World 35%
Navigate 50%
Repair/Devise- 55%
Sneak – 60%
Spot Hidden 50%
Track = 50%
Combat-
Fist punch 50%
Grapple- 50%
Bow- 10+ 60 – 70% 1d8 range 60 rate 1
Long Sword- 20 +50%- 70% 1d8
Frankish Axe- 20%+30% - 50% 1d6+1 ( I may change this for an fighting axe, but have to chants.
Shield large 50%
Little is known of the origins of Olaf “Skar” Grooson. Some say he is the bastard child of a wanderer who has since been forgotten. Others say that he is the offspring of a wolf and a witch but these cannot agree if he was raised by witches or wolves. It is also believed he suffered as a child, from a terrible fire or an attack by a fearsome animals. Others say he was once a leper. All that is known is that on discovery his face was disfigured. Because of this disfigurement, had shied away from most human contact. Tired of the taunts of children and the fearful glances of mothers, he often hides his face behind a cloak and a leather mask least he frighten those he associates. He associates with few.
He owns a number of masks which not only mask his disfigurement, but also keep his face warm. Some masks are painted with images to frighten those he combats. In battle, it is said that he will remove his mask to terrify his enemy and he is often called Skar by those close to him.
Skar spends little time in among people, preferring to spend his days in the forest where he hunts and traps. His skill at trapping is noteworthy and he is a competent hunter and tracker. However, his time in the wild have meant that he lacks social skills, although he has acquired a bit more insight into others. He prefers to be left alone to hunt and trap, favoring the loneliness of nature to the company of men.
Unlike most of his Viking colleagues, Skar is more suited for land, but his skills at navigation and repairs make him a useful crewman. As a fighter he is fast and strong, and, skilled with long sword and competent with the dirk. Years of hunting have made him an especially dangerous man with a bow, capable of sneaking on his target until within range and delivering a precise blow. His ability to devise traps works against man and beast alike. He fights either with a bow, with sword and shield or often with two hand-held weapons.
Skar is known for traveling long distances in cold temperatures. He keeps within two sets of armor- a leather armor with scales, a light fitting armor that he uses when hunting or tracking. In battle he prefers a set of chain, with a platemail breast plate and a viking round shield and helm. His weapons are always with him and he often keeps two quivers of some 48 arrows. For long distances he often will use a pack animals. He uses seal skins to keep water out and keep himself warm and often will use the fur of a large bear to keep warm when it is especially cold. His boots are of fox fur and seal skin to keep his feet dry.
Dsig- I have altered the skill points, making him uglier and using the points to improve dex and con. I will also figure out his weapons and gear when I get another look at the Dark Ages rule book. A short range axe makes sense- given his backwoods background, and it works as a weapon as well.
