Kah'less

1/2 Orc War Priest of Gorum

Description:
Tall, broad shouldered, heavily muscled like all of his race but without being so bulky as to be slow or clumsy. Long brown hair, deeply tanned brown skin, dark eyes. Slightly alien features like all those of mixed orc and human parentage. Weapons and armor well worn and well cared for. Holy symbol proudly displayed on a silver chain around his neck.

Biography:
Kah'less was born in the slums of Gate Pass. He was orphaned at an early age and was taken in by the temple district. Given his heritage its no surprise that the only place he seemed to fit in was the temple of Gorum. It was there that he was taught that strength is only valuable if accompanied by wisdom. That knowing where to strike is just as important has striking with strength and skill. There he learned weapons and spellcraft and was taught to venerate the God of War, for whom Valor is the greatest virtue. Winning glory in battle through courage, strength of arms and strength of will, aiding allies and smiting foes with steel and spell, these are the things on which a War Priest of Gorum thrives. His followers seek to hone their physical and mystical prowess by practicing them both in combat. Kah'less has demonstrated an aptitude for both. Although his natural tendency is to rely more on sword than spell he has come to learn the value of magic to prepare for combat,damage and confuse foes during combat, and to restore injured comrades after the battle.

Of late his order has called upon him to safeguard the workers in the mines near Gate Pass. He sees this as both a blessing and a curse. The mines are a far cry from the glorious battlefield on which he would prefer to tempt his fate but his current duties are far more appealing than spending day after day in study, meditation, and occasionally assisting in the preparation of a potion or blessed weapon.


"This post is no fit place for a War Priest. Damp, cold, filthy, and the worthiest foe on which to test oneself is likely a goblin or troglodyte if one is lucky enough to encounter any foe at all other than boredom. But then again, Gorum teaches us that there is something to be learned from even the most seemingly ordinary foe if one is just wise enough to see it. And my post here, drab and mundane as it often is, is still far preferable to endless study in the temple. At least here I can help protect the workers, ensure that their food and drink is safe for them to consume (although if they would allow alcohol here pure water would be less of a concern. and come to think of it so would boredom...), and heal any injuries they receive in their duties. And the opportunity to fight alongside so wide an assortment of allies, at least on the rare occasion that fighting is necessary at all, is a learning experience as well. It would be foolish to ignore the opportunity to observe the different ways each of my new comrades approaches similar obstacles.

But still, I can't help wondering if the rumors we've heard are true. If they are, perhaps I may finally get a chance to test my skills in the crucible of battle, against truly worth foes. Perhaps we all may tempt our fates..."