Gregor Vartosk

Physical Description:

Name:         Gregor Vartosk
Race:         Giant
Sex:          Male
Ht:           10' 6"
Wt:           734 lb. (Yep light weight)
Handed:       Left
Hair:         Red
Eyes:         Green
Complexion:   Tanned
 

Personality:

Demeanor:             Generally friendly, but can hold a grudge against
                      people who wrong him.
Goals:                Be the best at what he does.  Retire alive (no
                      heroes death for Gregor.)
Likes, Dislikes:      Likes fresh fruit and vegetables.  Does not like
                      distilled spirits, but does like beers, ales,
                      ciders, and wines.  Does not like magic being cast
                      upon him, always attempts to resist, even the
                      beneficial stuff.
Pastimes:             Enjoys games of chance.  Mainly plays dice, but
                      rarely for money.  Mostly games that are designed
                      for entertainment, not gambling.
Prejudices, Phobias:  Does not like people named Frank.
Quirks:               Never adds any spices or salt to food prepared by
                      others.
 

Personal History:

Gregor was born in a small town to parents who worked as assistants in various shops in town. He is the 2nd of three children, he has two sisters and no brothers.

Early in his life, Gregor had an unfortunate encounter with the local mage, as a result, he is very untrustworthy of magic and will always resist it. This has gotten so ingrained that he even resists better while sleeping.

As a young boy, Gregor became fascinated by the art of Prestidigitation. He took it up as a hobby, and soon became quite good at it. Over the years he has learned many tricks, mostly from wandering entertainers.

Worked in Jewelry store as youth, got very good at evaluating gems and jewelry. Learned prestidigitation as a young lad, got very good at it. This lead to a misunderstanding at the store with a customer and it was felt that Gregor had better leave town for a while.

Temperature and Armor, need likely story. Maybe this is part of training/traveling to training.

Family History:

Gregor's family has lived in the same town for 13 generations. Most of the members have worked as either assistants in shops, or as domestic servants.

Mother, Father, 2 sisters.
2 Grandmothers, 1 grandfather living, other was killed by a robber.
3 uncles (2 married), 1 aunt (married)
7 1st cousins
 

Adventuring History:

He has spent the last 2 months traveling as a guard for the Mages Guild for the anual blooming of the Mogus Tree orchard. After the bloom they have been traveling around exploring the area around the orchard, including a trip into the wastelands.

A Resume for Gregor Vartosk

Name:                  Gregor Vartosk
Race:                  Giant
Profession:            Professional Fighting Man/Guard/Soldier

Past work experience:
     Assistant to a jeweler.
     Traveling Minstrel
     Misc. Guard jobs for Clan McGreggor
     Caravan Guard

Physical Description:
     Ht:               10' 6"
     Wt:               734 lb.
     Strength:         Excellent
     Magery:           Average
     Theurgy:          Average
     Constitution:     Good
     Dexterity:        Good
     Agility:          Above Average
     Perception:       Very Good
     Ego:              Average

Appearance:
     Hair Color:       Red
     Eye Color:        Green
     Skin:             Tanned

Training:
     Introductory and intermediate corses of instruction from Clan
     McGreggor.  This includes training in the use of swords and
     bows.
     Introductory courses in the use of the javelin, crossbow and two-
     handed weapons.
     Trained in wearing armor under adverse conditions, such as hot or
     cold weather.
     Begining and intermediate courses in multiple attacks with the
     sword.     Begining and intermediate courses in speed shooting with the bow.
     Advanced training in striking quickly

Special Training:
     Worked as an apprentice to a jeweler and was trained in appraising
     gems and jewelry, approx. 80% accurate.
     Skilled as a prestidigitator.
     Took introductory course in the art of subdual.

Special Abilities:
     Above average at seeing through illusions.
     Not susceptible to magical attacks while sleeping.
     Strong distrust of magic.

Brief History:
     Born into a family with two other children.  Spent most of his
     young life as an assistant to the local jeweler, and learned how to
     evaluate gems and jewelry.  Took up prestidigitation as a hobby
     after seeing a wandering minstrel show, still keeps in practice.
     Enjoys playing games of chance, but rarely plays for money,
     considers it unfair due to his ability with prestidigitation.  Spent
     time as a traveling minstrel before signing up for training with
     Clan McGreggor.  Spent four years with Clan McGreggor undergoing
     training and working for the clan to pay tuition.  Received some
     equipment and armor from the Clan as payment for working for the
     clan, this includes Sword, Chain Armor, and Great Bow.

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