Argis Thornhyme

Realm of Origin: Toril (Forgotten Realms)
Era: Time of Troubles

Argis is the adopted son of Mortok, and serves along with his father on the estate of Lord Garamek. Argis has lived most of his life on this estate, located a few day's journey southwest of Shadowdale. Like his adopted father, Argis is trained in the art of combat, but his strong desire to help the less fortunate guides his studies in the healing arts, as well.

Under his father's watchful eye, Argis has learned the value of duty and honor. But Argis has a bit of an adventurous streak, and has gone on several "outtings" in the past whenever the opportunity arose. Now in his 20th year, he has earned much experience, but little fame and wealth. He is now ready to strike out on his own, both to do some good and to earn himself a little retirement plan of sorts.

When first met, he can be rather shy, quiet, and thoughtful. Before long, however, he becomes more easy-going, and shows his emotions a little more easily. He is somewhat tall, with dark brown hair and hazel eyes. His average-looking frame and modest clothing is deceptive, however. His years of training have resulted in a compact, finely-tuned muscular build with enormous reserves of strength and power.

In battle, he is a powerful ally, and a formidable foe. He prefers heavy, end-loaded weapons with which he can use to pummel his opponents, or send them flying with a well-placed uppercut swing. Unfortunately, his fighting style usually leaves captured pieces of armor unusable until a smith can repair them.

If he has one major failing, it is his sense of balance. One minute, he can easily traverse a trap-filled room, then a moment later fall off a simple chair as he tries to sit down. Though not considered clumsy, his hit-or-miss footwork has often resulted in humorous, and somewhat painful, situations in the past.

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