Airikr

An elder Beorning with no ties to any clan. Bearing the hated brand of the scorned and reviled Ulagi, he has survived centuries alone, through sheer stubborn determination.
= Backstory =
Born to a small tribe of Clan Torvald, the Beorning child lived a harsh life from the very beginning, for he was a bastard. His mother and father being of separate clans, and his mother having been the tribe chieftain’s mate, he was shunned by his tribesman, allowed to live with them only because he could pull his weight, and more. He was cowed by them at a young age, learning the harshness of a world where you are hated for reasons beyond your control. Yet time and again, he would see those who did not work together, perish. So it was that he would quietly seek to earn his place in the tribe, believing with all his heart that one day they would accept him. Haeloth is, after all, a land of people who value strength.	Often he would be left to hunt or build alone. On one such solitary hunt would he chance to come across another Beorning. A tribeswoman of another clan. The two bonded quickly, both having been forced to hunt alone for their tribes. He did not question that this woman had entered another tribe’s hunting grounds, valuing the kinship felt. He had no way of knowing that this woman was an enemy: it was not rare for the tribes of the north to occasionally war with one another: such is the nature of survival in the harsh north. Every few days, the two would go out alone, and meet up during hunts, to talk and revel. It was the happiest he had ever been, to have a friend. So much so that, when she started asking questions about the tribe - it’s numbers, strength, the locations of its food stores - he did not think twice.	The day he would return from a hunt to find half the tribe slaughtered, would he realize his mistake. Stripped of his name and branded with the mark of “Ulagi” (He who is Outcast), his punishment was exile: to die alone in the frozen wastes. He did not begrudge his surviving tribesmen's' fury; he could see for himself the consequence of his foolishness.	In the many years since, Ulagi has wandered. In the early days, he questioned his own value. Was he truly so weak? His pride as Beorning was struck down, and he simply wandered without purpose. Yet, whenever the world seemed ready to strike him down, he endured. No matter how empty he felt, he always endured. It was thus that Ulagi came to understand that he was strong, far stronger than the clans had ever believed. They rejected him because they were ignorant, failing to see that strength is more than mere muscle. They were so fixated on the mistakes he made, so desperate to reject him for nothing more than blood, that they could not see what he was capable of. Ulagi was - is - a survivor, a warrior, a Beorning. He is living proof of Banir’s will, and he would someday find a place that would see this: that would acknowledge his value. Someday, the accursed title of “Ulagi'' would be spoken, not in disdainful spite, but in respect and acceptance. Beornings rejected him at every turn, so he turned his gaze elsewhere. His wanderings brought him south, into greener lands. Word of war on the horizon reached his ears, and a place called Castle Adwick was where everyone flocked for safety. Thus it was there he would go. Perhaps there, he would find a place he belonged. Perhaps - in Adwick - he would find purpose, and the hole in the heart might finally be filled.
= Attributes =
Major – Taming The Beast: Like all Beorning, Ulagi will unwillingly transform into a bear when his survival is tested, and his limits are pushed. Like all Beorning, his mind becomes feral in such instances...unless he is in the presence of one to whom he has become unquestioningly loyal or affectionate. If such a person should ever enter his life, and should he ever find himself in his ancestral form, they would be capable of calming his bestial fury, and may even be able to give him basic commands. (Only one such person may ever exist, and they likely would not know it unless they discovered it by accident) 
Minor – Delicate Touch: Beyond the normal physical brawn of a typical Beorning, Ulagi has also developed a surprisingly steady hand, and is capable of performing tasks requiring a level of finesse far exceeding that of his kin. 
Minor – Unstoppable: As a seasoned warrior of the North, Ulagi’s control of his physical strength is exceptional. When fighting with an axe, he is able to strike with such precise force that he can shatter wooden shields and even damage metal ones.
= Detriments =
Major – Vicious Pride: Ulagi has lived a life of damaged pride, and seeks a sense of regained control. Shunned for his brand, he desires nothing more than to turn it into something respected, rather than disgusted. When someone he does not respect or fear challenges his capabilities, such as his prowess, strength, or value, he will go to potentially dangerous extremes in order to prove them wrong. 
Minor – Intimidating Presence: Having both a perpetual scowl and a lack of skill expressing himself, Ulagi comes across far angrier than he intends. His fear of social rejection also makes it difficult for him to accept kindness, making him seem like a brute. He bears a scarred brand upon his body, indicating to other Beorning that he is Ulagi. (Beornings and other northerners regard him with the equivalent of racial disdain) 
Minor – Tunnel Vision: When performing a task that requires focus, Ulagi hyper-focuses to a fault. If he is on-task, it is difficult to pull his attention elsewhere, meaning he is easy to sneak up on / sneak around during such times.
= Gallery =
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