Skirmish Killington

Skirmish is a Goliath Barbarian and recent recruit to the Firebreathing Kittens Guild. He comes from a modest village of goat herders and potato farmers in the mountains. Generally good spirited and honorable, he was known to crack a joke and a smile even in the most dire situations. Loyal and fearless, he often runs headfirst into problems that others would squabble about or from which they would flee.
==Characteristics==
=== Appearance ===
*Pronoun: He
*Height: 7' 7"
*Weight: 336 lbs
=== Voice ===
Americans may find his voice to have a somewhat Scottish accent. Britons may find his voice to have quite a laughable accent
=== Mannerisms that will help other DMs portray the character consistently ===
Encouraging and boisterous yet not arrogant. Quick to stand up for his compatriots. Always views intimidation with a laugh or smile. Also known to toss his weapon aside when his opponent is disarmed in the name of fairness.
=== Influences ===
Kind of a combination of Brian Blessed's upbeat presence as Vultan (Flash Gordon) and the general disposition of Hagrid (Harry Potter) with the bit of Gimli (LOTR)
=== Hair/Skin/Eye color ===
He has emerald green eyes that glow slightly, a pale blue-grey skin tone, and salt and pepper hair which falls just past his ears. His body is also covered in dark grey patches of skin which appear to be similar to body tattoos.
=== Example of outfit worn ===
As is traditional for men from his village, he wears no shirt and loose fitting, tan, high water pants which are meticulously cleaned as per his military background. Unlike his fellow soldiers, Skirmish would refuse to wear boots claiming that traversing all lands barefoot would make him tougher.
=== Tattoo location ===
Believing that tattoos may interrupt the natural destiny given by his body markings, Skirmish chose to get the Firebreathing Kitten guild logo tattooed across the fingers of his right hand as it would have a two-fold benefit: He has no natural markings on his fingers so would not interfere with his destiny and he wanted to have the logo be the last thing his enemies would see as his fist would collide with their face.
===Personality===
Although bearing a somewhat haunted past, Skirmish is uplifting to his comrades through a gregarious and contagious spirit. Battle is something to be avoided and prefers making a friend to defuse a situation. However, when battle is what is necessary, he is a relentless attacker. As a fierce competitor, Skirmish is always seeking a new adventure to refine his physical prowess as well as to collect stories to share over pints of ale. He lives by a code of honor as is traditional with the Goliaths of his village which values fairness, trust, and fearlessness and eschews arrogance and theft. 
===Magic===
Although never trained in magic and somewhat oblivious to it, Skirmish knows something magical within him saved him from the event that cost his fellow soldiers their lives on his last deployment. Something may be brewing inside of him...
=== Traits ===
There's nothing a good laugh, some decent ale, or an enthusiastic fistfight wouldn't fix.
=== Ideal ===
Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others.
=== Bond ===
My honor is my life.
=== Flaw ===
I was too weak in battle and it cost many lives. I will throw myself into danger no matter the consequences or odds if it saves a friend to soothe my soul.
=== Friends ===
* Prior to joining the Firebreathing Kittens, he had not ventured to make friends as he feels like he is cursed and those close to him will die.
* The only one from his life prior to moving to Guaso that he would consider a friend is Lo-Kag Shatterspike, the man who released him from his imprisonment. Skirmish assumes Lo-Kag was punished for his loyalty to Skirmish and thinks often of the debt he owes to him.
* Made friends with Musa Slimani, a giant giraffe that lives at the Mount Hokkaido Zoo
=== Social class ===
Mostly lives off the land and is poor although has a background as a soldier
=== Occupation ===
Until he met the Firebreathing Kittens, he was a bit of a hermit that helped various groups freelance.
=== Where do they live? ===
Recently relocated to Niqamui from the area around Jishoap.
==Background==
Skirmish comes from the modest village of Tyrins in the mountains of the country of Shofaxton. He fulfilled the customs of his tribe to be conscripted for military service at the age of 16. Skirmish served with distinction assisting his tribe's push to repel a seemingly irresistible enemy. He received many commendations and lifted the morale through his gregarious and contagious spirit. Seeking adventure, Skirmish would volunteer for remote posts to see what the world had to offer. After his obligatory time was completed, he elected the retainer path and stayed in the military service much to the delight of his superiors eventually leading him to be promoted to sergeant.
During his 3rd deployment to the Vale of Shadows, Skirmish was on patrol with his company when they were assaulted by a horde of marauding undead. The were slightly outnumbered and took up defensive positions. Being the strongest and highest ranking member, Skirmish situated himself at the head of the defense. Not one to get nervous, Skirmish steadied himself and looked forward to the new challenge. However, upon contact with the horde an unusual rage enveloped his regiment. All of his squad, including himself, had the uncontrollable urge to slaughter each other. Skirmish fought the influence as best he could, forcing himself to be still when his visceral desire was to rise and strike down his team. He watched helplessly as his company struck each other down. As the enemy horde advanced to eat the flesh of his freshly killed compatriots, Skirmish blacked out. When he awoke again, it was hours later and a pile of remains littered the battlefield. He was injured, but nothing a medical kit and some rest couldn't rectify. As he peered at what was left of his squad, he went to each one and performed the custom of praying over each one that they would be received by Torm as heroes into the afterlife. After doing so, he removed each of their clan sashes and packed them away in order to bring them back to the village for the Ceremony of the Fallen.
Upon his return to base, he conveyed what had happened as best he could remember. When the commanders heard his story, they disbelieved him and thought it to be false. A member of the Sanctified Order of Nature's Redeemers posing as a member of his regiment had returned while Skirmish had blacked out and told them that the company perished by Skirmish's hand. Under the effect of a dominate spell, the commanders detained Skirmish and scheduled for him to be executed in three days time. In the middle of the first night in his cell, Skirmish was awoken by a soldier with whom he had formerly served, Lo-Kag. He knew Skirmish well and knew there was no way he could have done the things of which he was accused. Risking his honor and life, Lo-Kag released Skirmish, gave him some supplies, and directed him far southeast; to the only city with a port and a ship that was docked and heading for the port city of Jishoap in the country of Guaso.
For the last 5 years, Skirmish has struggled with the sights he saw and never knowing if it was actually him that slaughtered his friends and fellow warriors. He wandered the land and survived in remote areas. Occasionally, he would hear troops in his area and see the impossible odds they had. In an effort to soothe his guilt, he would risk everything to help the soldiers with his skills. It was the only time he felt the joy of his younger days.
=== Family ===
* Father: Sawtooth Killington
* Mother: Rain Killington
* Siblings: Avalanche
==Adventures==
*Petting Zoos and Finding Clues
*The DuBois Collection
*Two Wolves, One Destiny
*Doc's Book Delivery Service
*Debut Performance
*Flappy and the Mushroom Dust
*Children of the Camp
*I Pity Drakul!
*Always Carry a Blarpie
*Skirmishes in Time
*What Happens in the Forest
*Gatsby's House of Spirits
*The Wayback Whistle
*Legends Are Born
*The Voice of Magic (as NPC)
*Cracking Up To Victor-y (as NPC)
*Astral Maids (as NPC)
*The Root Of War (as NPC)
== Outside Reference ==
DNDBeyond profile: https://www.dndbeyond.com/profile/Ineptitude/characters/49241748
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