You can do either. Though I'd prefer not having two very similar characters, there's no intrinsic problem with your character at all, in terms of balance and construction. Ultimately, it's your character, and you can do whatever you'd like. We're just trying to point out ways in which we can make the RP's cast more diverse.

Also, if you want to emphasize the "mountain man" aspect of Royce, I'd suggest looking into changing him to an Orc. Once again, absolutely no problem with him being human, just a suggestion that might make him seem more like what I believe you're trying to convey.