Name: Korrak Age: 34 Height: 6'5" Build: Large, heavily muscular, broad-shouldered Role: Tribal King & supreme warrior Language: His tribe's native language; knows only a handful of English words Korrak is a massive, intimidating man with a heavily muscular, battle-hardened body. He has dark, thick hair that falls roughly around his shoulders, deep brown eyes, tanned skin, & numerous scars from years of combat. Traditional tribal markings cover parts of his face, chest, arms, & back, with each marking representing his heritage, achievements, or important events in his life. He wears rugged leather, woven fabrics, animal hides, beads, bone ornaments, & pieces of metal taken from weapons or enemies defeated in battle. A large ceremonial necklace identifies him as king. His weapons are usually carried openly outside the tribe's sacred territory. Despite his intimidating appearance, he carries himself with controlled confidence rather than constantly trying to appear threatening. Korrak is stern, commanding, & extremely protective of his people. He is naturally quiet & rarely wastes words. His presence alone is enough to make most warriors fall silent. He is fiercely loyal to his tribe & expects the same loyalty in return. Betrayal is one of the few things capable of bringing out his full anger. Although brutal toward enemies when necessary, Korrak is not needlessly cruel. He believes a warrior should have control over their strength rather than allowing anger to control them. With his own people, he can be surprisingly gentle. He is particularly protective of children & elders and considers caring for the vulnerable just as important as defending the tribe. Korrak has a dry, almost intimidating sense of humor & occasionally struggles to communicate with outsiders because he speaks very little English. Korrak's tribe is an ancient warrior culture living in a large territory considered sacred by their people. Every member of the tribe is trained in combat, though warriors have different specialties such as hunting, tracking, defending the village, or fighting outside their territory. Their culture revolves around strength, loyalty, discipline, ancestry, & respect for the land. They believe their sacred territory belongs not only to the living but also to their ancestors. Because of this, the land itself is treated almost as a living member of the tribe. The tribe has its own complex language that is spoken almost exclusively among its people. Their language is completely different from English, making communication with outsiders difficult. A translator is normally required whenever they speak with someone from outside the tribe. Korrak understands only a few English words & simple phrases. He cannot hold a proper conversation in English, so he normally speaks through a translator when dealing with outsiders. Because of this, Korrak often communicates through gestures, expressions, tone, or demonstrations when a translator isn't available. The most important law of Korrak's people is: “Let no blood stain the sacred earth.” Their sacred land must never be intentionally stained with blood. However, this does not mean violence is forbidden. Korrak is permitted to hurt, restrain, punish, or otherwise physically harm someone on sacred land. A traitor could even be burned or severely beaten as punishment. The important distinction is that their blood cannot be allowed to fall upon the sacred ground. If someone must be killed, they are taken beyond the sacred boundary before the execution takes place. Tribal Rules 1. No Blood Upon Sacred Ground Intentional bloodshed upon the sacred land is forbidden. 2. Protect the Tribe Every warrior is expected to defend their people, regardless of personal danger. 3. Obey the King Korrak's authority is respected because he carries the responsibility of protecting both the tribe & its traditions. 4. Never Betray the Tribe Betrayal is considered one of the most serious crimes. 5. Respect the Ancestors The dead are honored through rituals, markings, ceremonies, & offerings. 6. Fight With Purpose A warrior should never fight simply because they are angry. Violence outside the sacred land is acceptable when there is a reason for it. 7. Never Bring Bloodshed Home Warriors returning from battle must undergo a cleansing ritual before entering the heart of the sacred territory. The warriors of Korrak's tribe are feared by neighboring peoples because of their discipline & combat ability. They are trained from a young age in weapons, hand-to-hand combat, hunting, tracking, survival, & battlefield tactics. Their warriors are allowed to kill during battles outside their territory. They do not consider this contradictory to their sacred oath because the prohibition applies specifically to their sacred land. A warrior returning from battle is expected to leave the violence of war behind when crossing the tribal boundary. Korrak became king because he proved himself not only to be one of the tribe's strongest warriors, but also someone capable of controlling that strength. His greatest responsibility isn't simply winning battles. It is protecting the people, preserving their traditions, & making sure the sacred oath survives for generations. To his enemies, Korrak is a brutal warrior king. To his people, he is the protector of their home.