 Atli Hjalmr
Full Name: Alti Hjalmr
Age: 49
Classes: Rogue/Fighter
Race: Dwarf
Alignment: NG
Deity: Dorand
Bio:
Atli was born to an extended family of miners and smiths in a small delve. His childhood was typically Dwarven -- stories of ancient heroes and lost treasures, instruction in the philosophy of Dorand, and a good bit of training and hard work at the smithy -- and he seemed destined to have an uneventful life.
By his adolescence, though, it was obvious to the elders of the Hjalmr clan that Atli didn't quite fit. He was unusually reserved, though when he spoke he was especially gruff, occasionally even sarcastic. He held disruptive political views regarding the choice of leaders in his clan, which disturbed a few rising individuals. Rather than punishment (or execution), as some of the more influential (and frightened) clansmen suggested, the elders saw potential in Atli and sent him to study under Torn Ironfess, a skilled tunnel scout.
Torn, too, saw the potential in Atli. Torn trained him well in the skills necessary to roam the tunnels around and between the delves, watching for signs of orcs or goblins -- or worse. Atli learned to hear his enemies, to spot their traps, to sneak up on them and deliver deadly blows. Stealthy and observant, he excelled at the task. Alone in the tunnels, his social troubles were not important. Despite his temperment, after several years of study, Atli came to consider Torn a true friend, and Torn felt the same.
After years of training and many expeditions, Atli returned home to visit his parents. The delve had changed. Many of the frightened clansmen from his youth were now elders, too many for Atli's liking. It was obvious that many of the others didn't care for the new elders, either, but no one would speak out against them. Atli was determined to make a difference, and went to the forge. He bagan to speak out, loud and strong, against the unpopular elders, trying to convince the crowd that they could make a change. But it was no use; his clansmen were loyal to their system for better or for worse. Disgusted, Atli bid his parents farewell and returned to his home with Torn Ironfess.
A few months later, a handful of tunnel scouts, including Atli and Torn, attacked a small orc encampment. The orcs were surprised and were losing badly, but another group of orcs arrived unexpectedly and evened the battle. Torn and two other scouts were overwhelmed and killed before the battle was won. Distraught over the death of his friend, and disturbed by the events at his home delve, Atli gathered his belongings and set off to seek a better life elsewhere.
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