Tomas Grimtistel

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Patrol Captain

Tomas Grimtistel

0·Male·Medium

Lawful Good, though increasingly suspicious of laws written to protect the powerful

Species

Human

Appearance

Tomas is a huge, broad-shouldered man whose movements are unexpectedly careful, as if every doorway, chair, and frightened animal deserves consideration. His patrol coat is dark green wool rubbed smooth at the elbows and stiff with years of rain, while his leather shoulder guards are scarred by sword cuts and polished by constant use. His hands are square, callused, and gentle enough to bandage a bird's wing. A pale scar runs from the corner of his mouth to his jaw, giving his resting expression the look of a crooked smile. He leaves behind the contradictory impression of a siege tower trying very hard not to frighten anyone.

Height6 feet 5 inches

BuildPhysically imposing, thick through the chest and shoulders, with the dense strength of a lifelong laborer rather than a finely trained duelist

EyesDeep hazel with amber flecks, usually narrowed in concentration rather than suspicion

HairIron-black hair cut short with uneven shears, already threaded with a few premature silver strands

SkinWeathered olive-brown, reddened across the nose and cheeks by years of wind, cold, and road dust

“His voice is a deep, measured rumble with a faint eastern border accent. He speaks plainly, pauses before difficult truths, and becomes formal when frightened.”

Ability Scores

STR

15+2

DEX

12+1

CON

14+2

INT

10+0

WIS

13+1

CHA

10+0

Alignment

Good

Lawful

Chaotic

EvilLawful Good, though increasingly suspicious of laws written to protect the powerful

Distinguishing Features

A crooked pale scar from the corner of his mouth to his jaw

A red wool scarf that is visibly too small for his broad frame

A brass patrol badge repaired with a tiny silver rivet after it was split by an assassin's knife

A left knee that clicks loudly before rain

A habit of lowering his massive frame to speak eye to eye with children

Voice

“A low, resonant baritone that carries over rain, wagon noise, and battlefield confusion without ever becoming shrill”

Clothing

A weather-beaten dark green patrol coat over riveted leather armor, mud-brown riding trousers, iron-shod boots, a red wool scarf inherited from his dead brother, and a plain brass badge bearing the thorned shield of the Thistle Guard

Body Language

Tomas stands with his feet planted wide and his hands folded behind his back, giving the impression of a carved gatepost. When uncertain, he rubs the scar at his jaw and lowers his head. When angry, he becomes more still rather than more animated. Around injured people and animals, his shoulders soften and his enormous hands move with almost ceremonial care.

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