Balthizar Tunnelflame

A young, relatively, dwarf, Balthizar stands 4'7" tall weighing in at 260 lbs. He has the top-heavy, barrel chested build of an experienced axeman. And in fact he seems to always have his Double-bitted battleaxe somewhere close at hand. With a fiery red beard and emerald eyes that burn fiercly, his nose canted slightly to one side and the scars of battle criss-crossing most of his face, he would have a slightly intimidating presence if it weren't for the everpresent jovial smile.

Born and raised in the catacombs of the Haigez Mountains, a towering chain near Zartoga, the capital City of Kashul, He has an incredible, almost mystic, bond with the clan of dragons that live in and protect those same mountains. And as such is friendly with all but the most evil of dragons.

In the foothills of the Haigez is the Narden Forest, home of his long time friend and companion, Johan Agathiron, whom he met while with Morghun's Eagles, the Mercenery Condotteri that was the center of his existence for several years. Trained as a siege engineer, and tunnel fighter, he lived for the battle. Then came the battle of Harzburk, which took the lives of many comrades, he became quite solemn and disillusioned with the mercenery life. He still but rarely speaks of that battle, not telling most of whatever happened during that campaign.

Whatever his reasons, he soon left the Condotteri for the life of a freelance warrior. He was joined by Johan and they decided to sail across the great sea in search of adventure and fortune.