The cold takes no prisoners, and neither do I. Stand with me, and we’ll keep the frost at bay. Stand against me, and I’ll burn through your cowardice.

— Korran Flamebrand

Age: 37

Race: Half-Orc

Occupation: Captain of the Frosthaven Vanguard

Physical Description

Korran Flamebrand is an imposing figure, standing tall with a powerful build honed from years on the battlefield. His gray-green skin bears numerous scars, a testament to the countless battles he has fought and survived. His most striking feature is his flame-like red hair, tied back in a long braid, which earned him the surname Flamebrand. His piercing amber eyes seem to burn with an intensity that unsettles both allies and foes.

He wears a mix of heavy plate armor and furs, designed to protect against both blades and the biting cold. His weapon of choice, the Inferno Pike, is a halberd enchanted to ignite with searing flames—a rare artifact and a point of great controversy in Frosthaven.

Personality

Korran is a fierce and unrelenting leader, known for his tactical brilliance and fiery temper. He inspires loyalty through sheer force of will, leading his troops from the front and never asking more of them than he would of himself. While he projects a tough exterior, he deeply values the lives of those under his command and is haunted by the losses he has endured.

Korran is pragmatic and distrustful of those who use flowery words or political schemes, preferring action and directness. He has little patience for bureaucracy, often clashing with Frosthaven’s council over their cautious approach to dealing with threats.

History

Born to an orcish mercenary and a human trader in the outskirts of Frosthaven, Korran’s early life was marked by hardship and prejudice. His orcish heritage made him an outcast in most circles, but he found solace in the Frosthaven military, where his strength and determination were valued over his bloodline.

At 21, Korran distinguished himself during a skirmish against Froststalker raiders, holding the line single-handedly until reinforcements arrived. His bravery earned him a place in the elite Frosthaven Vanguard, where he quickly rose through the ranks.

Korran’s defining moment came at the Siege of Icewatch Keep, where he led a daring counteroffensive against a Frost Giant warband. It was during this battle that he claimed the Inferno Pike from the body of a fallen enemy—a weapon believed to be forged in the Cradle of Flame. This victory earned him the rank of Captain, but the fiery weapon has since caused whispers of mistrust among his peers.