Physical Description: Male Dwarf. Black, thinning hair. Thick, full black beard. Brown eyes. Coarse features. 4', 6" tall, 265 lbs.

Background: He is well-known as Krozkol the Dicer for his gambling. Also for his axe-wielding ability. Krozkol is called "Boar" by his close friends.

Krozkol was wed to a clan chief's daughter, but no heirs came as a result. The two parted amicably so she could remarry.

Attributes: ST 13/15 [10], DX 13 [30], IQ 12 [20], HT 11 [10]

Advantages: DR 1 [trait], Extended Lifespan [trait], Extra Encumberance [trait], Extra Fatigue +3 [3], Hard to Kill +1 [trait], Longevity [trait]

Disadvantages: Addiction (Tobacco) [-5]; Bad Temper [-10], Compulsive Behavior (uses only weapons and armor he makes) [-5], Greedy [trait], Honesty [-10], Intolerance (Orcs) [trait], Penalty of -2 with all missile weapons [trait], Reduced Move -1 [trait], Sense of Duty (protect children) [-5], Sterile [-3]

Specials: Remove Miserliness [10], Points Traded For Equipment [5]

Quirks: Marks swords, armor, etc. he makes with his own special runes. Gives bronze statues as special gifts. Dice games are his favorite pastime. Believes all cats are instruments of evil mages. Lack of an heir secretly bothers him. Suspicious of Elves and Goblins. Never shave beard.

Skills: Armoury-15 [2], Axe/Mace-15 [4], Blacksmith-13 [0.5], Bronzesmith-13 [0.5], Carousing-10 [1], Gambling-12 [2], Jeweler-13 [1], Merchant-12 [t], Sculpting-12 [2], Shield-14* [2], Survival (Mountains)-12 [2]

* He likes to attack with his shield unexpectedly.

Maneuvers: Hit Location +2 (Axe) [2]

Noteworthy Possessions: Fine battleaxe, plate armor, pot-helm, gauntlets and spiked, all-metal shield (all inscribed with his personal runes). These were paid for with "points traded for equipment" above.

Total Points: 100

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