Gruul Shagol

- Gruul Shagol

Gruul Shagol is a half-orc born in Gratnurl who is a trained paladin and member of the Qual Monestary of Forestti.

## Appearance

Standing tall at 7' 8, Gruul is dressed in chainmail with a blue design. He wears a helmet to cover his face and a necklace with the symbol of Forsetti on it. In one hand is a light shield, while in the other is a one-handed hammer.

## Personality

Gruul has a serious demeanor and a strong sense of justice, often de-escalating situations with diplomacy before resorting to any sort of violence. He also has a natural sense of leadership, having little to no trouble with confrontation and talking to others.

## History

### Prologue

Gruul was the forced child of a human mother and orc father. The mother was a textile worker living at Elitzer; she was caught exploring the mountains for various dyes from rare flowers and kidnapped to Gratnurl. She had lived there against her will for five years after giving birth to Gruul, but she escaped and took the child to a nearby monastery, the Qual Monastery of Forsetti. This monastery was the home to many lawful paladins who worshiped Forsetti, the god of justice, represented through their holy symbol, a bearded man. Gruul was abandoned at the monastery by his mother who had hoped to atone for all of the suffering she endured for the past 5 years. Luckily, Gruul was taken in. He displayed high natural strength and was trained well, but he was ejected when a band of orcs had come to the monastery looking for a half-orc nearby. His ejection was masked under an impossible task, finding Forsetti. Gruul then travelled to Taris, finding the Rojo guildhouse and being recruited by the Crimson.

### Ebanierest's Test

Gruul's raw strength and ability to land a blow on Ebanierest in the first place earned him the Elf's approval.

### Londan's Debt

During the events of Londan's debt, Gruul had attempted to reason with the old elven man in order to pay back his dues in an honest manner. He managed to get Londan employed at the Rojo guildhouse.

### Gruul's Capture

After the departure of the Crimson, a band of orcs had entered Taris looking for another orc. The reception area of the Rojo guildhouse was trashed, prompting Gruul to unmask himself and surrendered peacefully. He was taken to the first village in Gratnurl with little information as to why the orcs of Gratnurl were searching in the first place. Yuuls, Reddas, Mai, Clover, and Puhstramo attempted rescue and escape but failed, being intercepted by Ghor who had all of them taken to his throne. Gruul was face to face with his father, who demanded Gruul renounce his god and join his throne. Gruul refused and left, but not before Ghor had branded the back of his hand with a mysterious half circle symbol.

## Relationships

* Gruul's Parents - Gruul can only remember his mother's voice and his father's stature.
* Londan - Gruul resents Londan for stealing and demanded he pays his debt in someway. Although Londan holds distain for Gruul, Gruul never physically hurt him and is actually responsible for getting Londan a job at the Rojo Guildhouse.
* Ghor Bolrak Gratnurl - The Orc king's stature is unmistakable to Gruul, who detests Ghor for harming his mother.

## Abilities

Gruul has powerful physical capabilities and has displayed an unrelenting endurance in combat. He has a direct approach, not often resorting to clever tactics or strategy. While his proficiency and attunement to holy magic is lacking, he has the perseverance and persistence to overpower foes.