Thokk Wolfsbane

The half-orc barbarian with a big heart and an affinity for the spirits of nature.

History
Thokk Wolfsbane began his life being shunned and hated for his heritage in a small hamlet town.Despite his mother not being accepted by the townsfolk for her orcish heritage, he managed to remain happy and believe that people are at heart good and capable of good actions.

At age 16 he decided to venture out into the wild and act as a hunter-gatherer, securing food for the small hamlet and guiding people that get lost in the woods. Spending much time out in the wilderness has given him a keen sense of perception and a good touch with animals.

A few years later he set out to more properly learn the ways of battle, seeking a higher purpose in protecting people and wanting to perform good deeds. He travelled through many small towns and villages, learning what he could from the local guards and defenders there as well as helping out with various tasks to make them safer places to live. Few places accepted him initially but he proved himself through his actions and by the time it was time to move on to the next village he was usually respected enough to be sent off with a bit of food and supplies for his journeys.

After several years of repeating this cycle he happened to accept a task shared by a band of adventurers; a quest to locate a few missing children. The adventuring band consisted of three others as they had lost one of their own during the descent into the crypt where they first crossed paths. Not one to shun the company of others and knowing that there is safey in numbers he opted to join the group to complete the quest. His heart was deeplu grieved when they found the remains of the missing children and subsequently avenged their deaths.

Realising that he enjoyed the company of his new adventuring band he opted to remain with them for as long as they wanted him, eventually becomming a sort of leader of them as they progressed through many other tasks and adventures before suffering a crippling defeat at the hands of Relgore, in the process losing two valued comrades before narrowly escaping with the only other remaining member of the group, Liarora Holimion, to whom he has grown a strong bond.

When the band recruited a dwarf barbarian named Mugg Tankardsworth and a ranger who was later replaced by a tiefling sorcerer named Misali Malith he finally exacted his revenge. It was swift and just. During their later travels he has built up a strong relationship to all 3 members of the group, feeling highly protective of them while trying to steer them to good deeds.

He sometimes tends to put himself at risk, be it out of a need to protect his group or to simply do what he considers right. This at first was not easy for Mugg and Misali to go along with because they were not used to his ways but Mugg soon came to appreciate these new ways. Misali took much longer to adapt and only if she saw some benefit to it herself.

His most recent adventures have been filled with danger and life-changing events, from the loss of his trusted greataxe 'Betty' to a more recent injury to his left arm in the line of duty. He was torn between many options and fearing that he might not be able to protect his friends with these sudden changes to both his style of fighting and style of leading the group, he chose to aquire a prosthetic limb as it could be modified to contain weapons and offer him a means of defense in a pinch.

A spark of romance has developed between Thokk and Liarora after grouping up a long of time. If it blooms remains to be seen but things are certainly getting heated, with several encounters between the two leading to moments and acts of passion.

His contact with nature paid off handsomely after several failed attempts on various animals in order to tame them to become loyal companions, as the party happened upon a pair of hippogiffs that were spotted on the horizon. The animals must have seen something within him as they willingly and without a fight agreed to let him become their rider after he proved his ability to feed them by chasing down and slaying a horse, offering it up as a meal to them. As the hippogriffs were a couple he saw it fit to gift the female of the duo to Liarora and the two females struck upon an agreement readily, soaring the skies soon after.

Features
During his later adventuring days he has gained a spiritual connection with two particular creatures of the forest, a connection strong enough to alter his body in strange ways. This connection came about as a natural part of his half-orc heritage and life spendt on the road and in forests but also a dire need for those animals' capabilities, so that he could better protect others.

The bear: His hardy physique and tendency to put himself in harm's way has gained him the favor of a bear animal spirit which makes his skin tough, his shoulders broader, his strength superior, and his hide hairier.

The eagle: Always on the lookout for danger, the spirit of of an eagle has blessed him with its eyesight. He is able to spot dangers up to a mile away with ease and always keeps a vigilant look to protect his friends. This gift is represented by his eyes taking on the appearance of those of an eagle, perhapsdisturbing some would say as the yellow and black eyes fix their gaze upon them.