Granakh, Half-Orc Ranger (CN)
The spawn of a human slave taken in a raid, Granakh was raised with the rest of the half-breeds as slaves of the tribe. Like most half-orcs, Granakh had no idea who his father was. Most likely, neither did his father.
At the lowest end of orc “society” he was a laborer. He was strong enough to hold his own in fights amongst the tribe and cunning enough to avoid the fights he’d lose. He learned quickly to use any advantage that presented itself. From the orcs and half-orcs of the tribe he learned to fight. From his fellow slaves he learned of other races, lands beyond the mountains claimed by his tribe, languages, religions, and stories of wondrous cities and fantastic magic.
Granakh continually sought to escape. To be free, to control his own destiny, was a treasure beyond measure to the young slave. When he met a scout captured in a battle, he helped the man recover from his wounds, ensured he got his food ration, and helped protect him from the worst abuses of the tribe. In exchange, Granakh’s new friend taught him woodslore, how to survive in the wild, and how to read and write.
Eight months after the scout’s capture, they escaped. They survived in the wild for almost a month, attempting to elude the pursuit of the orcs and reach the borders of the scout’s homeland.
Upon reaching the borders, however, Granakh learned that the virtues of his friend’s homeland didn’t extend to everyone, least of all a half-breed orc raised in the tribal lands of his brutal father. While his friend was able to return to his military life, he could not persuade his lord to accept Granakh. The only repayment he could provide was to help outfit the young warrior.
An outcast of both human and orc, Granakh became a bounty hunter. Although the future he hoped for was denied him, he is content. He bends his knee to no one. He travels where he wishes. He fights, he slays, and buys female companionship when he has the coin. He has no friends but the gods have given him the ability to survive on his own. His life is his to live, on his terms.
Gods pity anyone who tries to take it from him.
Weapons: Battleaxe, handaxe, longbow. Perhaps spear.
Possible multi-class into Barbarian (if embracing his orcish side or desire a more front-line warrior role). If campaign is more urban focused, may consider multi-class with rogue. May go straight ranger if bounty hunter concept evolves as desired.
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