Greaek

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## Official Description

*"Let's get ready to rumble!" -* Greaek

Greaek Stronghammer the ex-dwarf prince of Burgus. This dwarven Eldritch Knight is the source of a majority of the group's damage - but is also most responsible for getting them into difficult situations. With a thick head and unwavering convictions, Greaek charges headfirst into almost any situation, often putting the lives of others above his own, and believes in his bones that they have a larger part to play in the fight for the heart of Brannis.

## Backstory

Born into royalty, he was trained from a young age by his father's best friend and a hero of the people, Dannen Stonefist. Dannen taught young Greaek everything he knew about fighting with traditional dwarven weapons. But Greaek, as a young dwarf, tragically overestimated his prowess in battle. He, with a group of his dwarven friends, with no prior permission, attempted to ambush a nearby orc raiding party. But after engaging them, they found, to their dismay, these were no ordinary orcs. These were Orugs, orcs with ogre blood in them. Greaek's party stood no chance against them. Greaek had no chance to escape, and he fought valiantly against the Orugs. But it was not enough. He watched all of his friends be slaughtered around him, he being the only one surviving. Greaek was suddenly knocked to the ground. The Orug leader, by far the tallest and brawniest one, stood over him with a spear. Greaek realized what was coming, and accepting his fate. As he did so, he fancied he heard a voice in the distance. But the Orug leader heard nothing, intently focused on finishing Greaek. He drove the spear downward, and it made contact with meaty flesh. Greak felt blood run over his chest. But not his own. Greaek opened his eyes, and was horrified at what he saw. Dannen Stonefist had appeared out of the brush, and he had leaped into the path of the spear, shielding Greaek from certain death. *"Run, ye daft fool!"* escaped Dannen's lips through gritted teeth. Without thinking, Greaek leapt up from the ground and bolted. As he ran, he could hear the horrible sounds of Dannen, while taking many Orugs with him, being mercilessly slain at the hands of the half-ogres. Greaek never saw his mentor again alive. He was immediately banished from Vorstead, having indirectly led to Dannen's death. Greaek's father sent him away from his home, but sent the hammer of Dannen Stonefist with Greaek to remind him what he had done. Greaek left the island in shame, and took a boat to Norwich, where he entered the island in a fated carriage, also occupied by his future friend, Akio Nudoru.

## Profile

### Appearance

Greaek is the average dwarf when it comes to his physical attributes, he is short, stout, has a large red beard and strong. When it comes to his equipment on the other hand Greaek stands out. Always with him Greaek holds a large maul named Maelstrom an ancient hammer used by the hero Dannen Stonefist.

### Personality

"*Prove it" - Greaek*

Greaek is Belligerent, Trustworthy and Loyal to a fault, much like most dwarves. Greaek believes in always doing the right thing no mater the cost, unfortunately sometimes his views of the "right thing" differ from his party members. This sometimes brings him to downright arguing with the party. But, do not be mistaken, Greaek would gladly fight and die with his group.

Greaek holds a troubled past and constantly feels like he must be the one to right his wrongs and bring hope to all of the dwarves. When Sylvana appoints him and his group her champion, he feels like this is his chance to make things right. Sometimes, not everything goes correctly and Greaek is quick to call for help from Sylvana this eventually develops a close bond between the Dwarf and the Goddess.

## Trivia

* Greaek Stronghammer has been played in many more campaigns before Sneak Attack! Volume 1. His earliest version had quite the liking for Jelly Beans!
* Greaek hates Beetles and Lunches!
* Joshua Lorimer gained much inspiration from Bruenor Battleaxe (*Icewindale Trilogy, R. A Salvador*) for the making of Greaek.