Name:
Tosti Svaarson
Nationality:
Dane
Age:
29
Gender:
Male
Magic:
None
Profession:
Raider (Berserker)
Weapons:
Tosti fights without restraint, with axe or blade, with or without shield, bare hands if need be – it matters not to him. He has spent his entire life practising and perfecting the art of death, and knows that one day he will fight beside the gods themselves in Valhalla. He knows the importance of the shield wall, and will do his part when needed, however he is most at his element in open combat, often vaulting forwards into the enemy ranks when the moment is right and he can inflict the most devastation.
He often carries a longsword, shortsword and handaxe on his person – using one or a combination of them as it suits him. He sometimes will carry a shield, again knowing the importance of protection when it is required. However whenever possible he will often dispose of it in order to wield two weapons simultaneously.
Tosti has before sustained grievous wounds, his recklessness not always being without risk. Fortunately the gods have thus far favoured him and he has always recovered after some time. He carries numerous scars, the souvenirs of his past mistakes in combat.
Appearance:
Backstory:
Tosti can be somewhat reckless at times, his will unpredictable and sometimes strange. He is a berserker, fighting as a practically unstoppable force on the battlefield as he holds absolutely nothing back. What appears to others as sometimes reckless or even insane behaviour is simply him giving into his bloodlust, devoting himself completely to combat like the warriors of ages past.
Tosti has been a raider since he accompanied his father on his first raid at the age of fifteen, slaughtering many enemies and relishing the first of much bloodshed and plunder – it was like the young boy was born to kill. He has developed a close bond with many of the other Viking raiders, having fought side by side as true Vikings many times over. He is a devotee to the gods, having a deep reverence and respect for them. He favours Odin, the Allfather – knowing that his affinity for slaughter is a gift from him, and in return Tosti pays tribute to him often. He also favours Loki, the trickster god – for life is filled with his little tricks.
As one of the finest raiders Tosti has brought back his fair share of gold and thralls over the years, he owns a fine dwelling with good access to abundant fishing grounds, his estate being worth quite a moderate amount. He also gives greatly to the gods, donating a sizable portion of his spoils to the village soothsayers on occasion. That being said he drinks and eats away much of his wealth, further driving his desire to raid as much as possible in order to better fund his somewhat extravagant lifestyle.
Tosti has not taken a wife, though he has a thrall concubine who he took from a village in the east-lands. He has a deeper bond with her than he would care to admit, having taken her now four years ago. Since she has since abandoned her Slavic deities and now follows the true Norse path, and they have shared much in their time together.
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