Kraygon

## Traits

Kraygon is a stoic mountain of a human. Little words uttered towards him would result in any expression. He attempts at all times, no matter the situation, to be calm and collected. He retains a level of great pride in himself, however attempts to balance it with a level of humility. Sometimes catching himself falling to his ego and having to rein himself back in.

He is quite reserved, only speaking when necessary or when spoken too. That being said, when he does speak he attempts to be as concise and intentional as he can, ensuring his meaning is not misconstrued.

He has a very strong sense of discipline, and will often force his mind and body into difficult states in order to train that discipline and build resilience. This could include long isolation periods for mediation, or intense physical tests such as sitting atop an icy mountain and doing routines in the cold wind.

## Goals & Motivation

(Short term) Build a monastery of his own in Oracle. Being unable to return to the main monastery he grew up in, he seeks a home fit to further not only his own training, but to perhaps one day teach others.

(Long term) To spread the teachings of the dragon monastery. Should he be able to get a monastery built, and find others to learn the ways of his people, then he would wish to lead and teach much like the masters before him. He would consider the fact that he is trapped in this land as a sign of calling and a mantle that he must take up.

## Physical strength

As part of his monk training, he would be considered quite physically capable. That being said, his teachings and training focus his fighting and striking strength more than lifting strength. For example, in a test of striking pressure, he would score considerably higher than most. Yet, in a weightlifting competition, he would score above average.

## Speed & Agility

As a monk, he would have focused heavily on his agility, particularly within combat scenarios. This and his endurance would be considered his greatest strengths. Close quarter combat and training in evasive and counter techniques would put his speed and agility at a significant advantage over others.

## Endurance and Stamina

Another skill maximised by his time as a monk, his endurance and stamina would be some of his greatest strengths. The years spent at the monastery have hardened his body and mind to endure much strain for far longer than a human would normally be able to take. A specific advantage of the mountainous terrain of both his home village and monastery have helped develop an incredibly strong and robust cardiovascular system and have developed his muscles to withstand plenty of long sessions of activity.

## Charisma & Intelligence

As a monk, his upbringing was rather isolated. Only interacting with other students of his monastery. Thus, he lacks a level of social skills the general populous would have picked up on his own. Despite learning to be respectful and polite, he was taught not to hold back on his thoughts and feelings. Thus, he comes off as blunt and sometimes rude. This would mean that his charisma would be considered quite low, as he does not often have the needed experience to express himself in a manner considered charismatic. His intelligence is also not a strength of his. He knows of many things, but they are often specific to the teachings of his monastery and not of the wider world. His limited access to information has resulted in frequent gaps in his knowledge, especially with politics and its inner workings.

## Combat ability

Very highly trained in many forms of martial arts and close quarter combat. He is also trained with specific weapons such as a quarterstaff, kusarigama, and sword, yet prefers to not need to resort to such weaponry.

## Skills

As part of his duties in the monastery, he tends to the grounds and maintenance of the buildings. He has thus gained quite the skill for gardening, in which he considers it a hobby. Other low level skills he possesses from his time at the monastery would be that of climbing/mountaineering, wilderness survival, animal handling, teaching, and a basic understanding of alchemy and potion brewing for medicinal purposes.

## Drawbacks/weaknesses

Despite being a competent combatant and skilled martial artist, Kraygon lacks a level of social skills making it difficult for him to fit in and be accepted in wider society. He is a bit of a loner, despite trying his best, and has a weak social circle here in Oracle. He only fully gets along with those who are a part of his monastery, not from a moral standpoint or superiority complex, but more so as those that follow the same teachings he does understand him more than any other, making him feel more comfortable.

Specific other weaknesses are that of modern mathematics, ranged weaponry, politics (and how to navigate them), and some aspects of creative arts.

## Early Life

Born into poverty, Kraygon was left at the dragon monastery at a few weeks old. He has no memory of his biological family, as he was taken in by the masters and raised as their own child. He adapted quickly to living with a family made up of the other disciples, and grew with them like brothers and sisters. When he turned 8, he was brought into the ranks of the martial arts divisions, and began training with them everyday. He rose through the ranks fairly quickly, earning the respect and trust of the masters and other disciples alike. He even was entrusted to take over some classes, a role which cemented his future as a teacher of the arts. By the time he was in his mid 30s, he was granted the title of master of the arts, and was given a choice. To stay and work towards the title of grand master, a coveted position, or head off into the world in search of meaning. It was a difficult choice, he had a sense of belonging at the monastery, yet something called for him. He made the touch call to wander the land as a nomad, searching for ways to further his connection to the ancient dragons of old.

## Recent life events

He spent 5 years as a nomad, coming into contact with many realms and lands. Some of which were open to his teachings and wisdom, some of which classed him as an outcast and sent him away. But none of which were as peculiar as to when he reached the border of Oracle. Something called to him from inside the border, and despite his teachings of the magics some could possess, he didn't understand the kind of barrier this was. He entered, with the intention to make his way through from west to east as he continued his journey, but as he made it to the other side, he found that he could not traverse through like he did before. He spent a short while circling the perimeter of the border, debating his fate and decisions that trapped him here, discussing it with the locals he found. It seemed he was stuck here for now. He sat atop a mountain overlooking this new land, and meditated for 3 days straight. It was here where he found his purpose.

## Present life

Fate brought him to the land of Oracle, and he must make the most of it. He currently is working on gathering the resources and manpower to construct a small monastery of his own to lead. He has wisdom of the ancient dragons, and a land to teach. Whether they are accepting of his teachings is another question, but he knows he must provide some use. Perhaps this is what the spirits drew him too. This place, and these people, and a purpose given to him to complete.