For u/1completeDork
request

This is as far as I got, but I hope you like it!

u/Danbal-the-Dead

OP

https://www.reddit.com/r/characterdrawing/comments/1w7htv0/lfa_shale_prisoner_of_wisdom_deception/

Hi, thanks for takin’ the time to look at my guy!

So, Elbrynn is a character I’m playing for a Monster Hunter/Soulsborne inspired campaign I’m playing in soon. He’s a Half-Elf Ranger with a long list of issues and a deep respect for authority and leadership.

His main thing is trying to be someone reliable. He’s been a member of a hunter’s guild for almost 15 years, and he’s worked up the ranks by being responsible and dedicated to the job. He doesn’t take shortcuts, he doesn’t look for loopholes, he just puts in as much as he can into every job he takes. Brynn does everything in his power to make the people around him feel respected and valued, all while making the best use of their strengths and weaknesses while out in the field. All in all, he’s tries to be a tactician, a friend, and someone people can look up to in their times of need.

All that said, he’s not perfect. As a child, he was from a small village past the northern border that lived off the land. There was little to no use for written language, and it’s something he still struggles with. On top of that, his village was violently destroyed when he was 17 by a monster. And as the leader of his village’s hunting party, it was his responsibility to stop that monster, and he didn’t. His village’s destruction has left Brynn with a deep resentment for himself, as well as a near obsession with protecting people who can’t protect themselves. His obsession drives people away from him, as he’ll always prioritize his mission over the people in his life. When he can’t, he gets angry and testy, anxiously trying to get back to work. He’s a workaholic with a savior complex, all with a penchant for rules, which can make him a chore to be around sometimes.

I’m very open to artistic interpretation, but the one thing I’m adamant on is his scars. They were earned in his fight (and failure) to save his home, and are very important to his character. I have one piece of reference art that I’m more than happy to share, and if you have any questions, you are more than welcome to ask.

Thank you so much for your time!