Zel'kal Tuskbreaker

Zel'kal Tuskbreaker is a troll of little renown. As veteran hunter and tracker, he has seen many fights and survived several wars. Even though by birth a Darkspear troll he has little up with the trolls in Sen'jin preferring the company of others. Recently he joined up the The Sunfire Vanguard and their mercenary unit, Blackscar's Reavers.
==Background==
Zel'kal has been around since the first war, growing up in the warm jungle of Stranglethorn Vale as one the few remaining Darkspears, his parents were killed when he was just an infant by humans. During the second war he worked as a mercenary for the the Horde, along side the Amani trolls and ogre allies. He proved to be a capable marksmen, utilising the guns of the fallen enemies against them. 
When the Second War neared it's end it was clear the Horde was fighting a losing battle. Taking all he could take he deserted and moved back to Stranglethorn. As the first incantation of the Horde met it's he finally made the move towards the Broken Isle and joined up with the rest of his kin.
When the Thrall lead the orcs across the sea they stranded on the same Isle as the Darkspears. When the trolls officially joined Thrall's Horde, Zel'kal also took the bloodoath, more because of that his entire tribe did than that he really was sympathizing with orcs. When they landed on Kalimdor it became apparent that this land wasn't going to welcome them with open arms. Zel also learned that he wasn't fit for a life in the military. The moment the Battle of Mount Hyjal had ended he took his leave. 
Taking jobs wherever he could he worked alongside almost any race found on Azeroth, gun for hire, loyal to whomever paid him. For a small time he fought in the arena's in Orgrimmar but the pay was less than he had hoped for. In the end he stepped away from this, rumours about threats from a goblin prince went around the Arena Cirquit and he Zel'kal wasn't seen for several years.
When the Qiraj stirred in their city and the call to arms was send out Zel came out of hiding and signed up for military service yet again. As the Silithid moved forth from their city he fought under a sergeant of the Horde named Junka Blackscar. The two grew to an understanding and kept in touch after the war. Meeting up every now and than to get wasted and boost about their accomplishments. 
He moved to Stranglethorn for a short while to work along side the Zandalar tribe but old shamanistic trolls were to dull for his taste. With the opening of the Dark Portal he joined up with the Horde forces there, taking up jobs with the Sha'tari Skyguard and the Scryers. It was short lived and only months after the opening he found him self back in Ogrimmar.
It wasn't until the attack of the Lich King Zel'kal undertook anything serious. Before that he was just living of others, calling on old friends and acquaintances to make a meagre living. When Thrall ordered the young Hellscream to sail forth to Northrend Zel'kal signed up for the Warsong Offensive. It was just another short lived contract that lasted for only a few months. Shortly before the events at the Wrathgate he took his leave and went back to his mercenary ways.
After meeting Junka Blackscar he signed up for the mercenary unit the orc had formed, Blackscar's Reavers. Contracted by the Sunfire Vanguard he was part of their campaign through the North, comming to respect several of the elves along the way. But disaster struck when they finally marched upon Icecrown, they were ambushed and the Vanguard was destroyed, their remnants being picked up by various other organisations while others disappeared.
For a time he disappeared, recovering from the failures in Icecrown and trying to figure out what to do next. With most of the Reavers being dead or missing he decided to seek Sithren Strifeheart out, offering his service to Blood Knight. By doing so he was forced to work along side the clan Dagger and Totem and he joined them in their campaign in Stranglethorn Vale.
The jungle proved to be a turning point, he travelled back North in the hope to find any remnants of the Reavers. His search was halted when encountering a Proto-drake, heavily wounded he was transported to the Ogrim's hammer to recover.
===Recent Events===
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==Appearance==
Zel'kal is of average height for a troll. His blue skin bears few scars due to the natural regenerative abilities of the troll race. The only noticeable scar is on his left arm, a large cut that appears to be burned closed. He has long blue hair bound in a tail that falls on his back, sideburns is the only facial hair he has.
On his left side there is a single dagger, it's barbed blade made out of a darkened steel and small markings are carved in it. There is a glow surrounding it hinting at the Witchdoctor's enhancement. The heft is made out of leather, according to himself the leather of a human that once tried to double cross him. On his right side there's an ammo pouch made out of Dragonscales. It appears to have seen better days. At the back of his belt there are several small pouches in which he holds various items.
Across his back in a sling there is his gun, a long riffle. It is made out of Dark Iron and it's bullet chamber can hold a total of 8 shots. A scope is attached on it, made out of a similar metal. The tip of the weapon is shaped as a blade although it lacks the sharpness to actually pierce anything.
==Trivia==
*Zel is an excellent marksmen, his skills in melee are lacking severely though, to the point that he never leaves his gun out of sight. He has some skill with his dagger but it is marginal.
*Zel'kal is an accomplished Leatherworker and skinner, having crafted the armour he wears himself.
*Zel'kal's current mount, the raptor Ankir, was raised by him self in the past few months. He considers it to be one of his most prized possessions alongside his gun.
*Zel'kal also has a white worg named Vishka. Often used in Dalaran and other cities.
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Category:Troll
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