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[qunari]

CHARACTER

Name: The Iron Bull
Canon/OC: Dragon Age
Journal: qunari
Race: Qunari
Nationality: Par Vollen
Occupation: Mercenary
Age: Late 30s-early 40s

History

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Personality

It'd be easy to write off Bull as a brute. Even his name, the Iron Bull, denotes a merciless brutal thing more than a person. Bull would say that's exactly the image he wants to project, a dumb bruiser who knows nothing but the fight, and truth be told? He loves the fight. Perhaps a little too much. Perhaps enough to scare him a little, make him wonder how thin that line is between control and chaos. His greatest fear is madness for a reason.

But that sort of self-awareness is part and parcel of why Bull is more than a bruiser. The Tamassarins that raised him noted his tendency to look out for the other children, as well as possessing unique problem-solving skills. He's clever, observant, and capable of hiding a great deal, which made him a perfect enforcer for the Ben-Hassrath.

Being the biggest guy in the room means Bull is usually pretty laid-back. He's got nothing to prove, no need for ego-stroking, and not much gets under his skin...unless you go after one of his boys, of course. Bull is fiercely protective of those he considers 'his', likely due to the losses he suffered in Seheron. Even if he was raised in a society where people are valued for their contributions to the whole, Bull gets attached to his people. He cares deeply, though his own emotional honesty can sometimes be compromised by his sense of duty.

He's also a hedonist, something discovered along the way while working undercover as a mercenary in Orlais. Bull likes good drink, fancy food, and lots of sex. He's fond of Orlesian silk pants and pink swords because "they're pretty". He's also completely unapologetic for his appetites and tastes. Too much time spent in dark, despairing places means he's content living every moment like it's his last.

Strengths & Weaknesses
Ben-Hassrath: Bull's still technically a member, and privy to reports that get sent in, forwarding them to Leliana to assist the Inquistion. He's also pretty damn good at the spy game himself. Hiding his emtions/thoughts through physical cues, picking up little details around him and strategizing, as well as manipulation when called for.
Bull's Chargers: Working as a mercenary for years, Bull's picked up this band of misfits along the way. His leadership skills have earned their loyalty, though there's a sense that he's more of a dad/big brother figure to his men.
Stoic: He's not one to let an injury slow him down. Downside of that is that he's more physically reckless than he ought to be. It's a good thing he's a Reaver class.
PTSD: Bull defended Seheron longer than anyone before or since. It takes an emotional and physical toll being in that environment that long, to the point that Bull turned himself in to the re-educators when it finally sapped his will to go on.
Demons: He hates him. Haaaaaaaaates them. Nothing creeps him out more than something that can get inside your head, where all your strength counts for nothing at all.

Inventory

Leg brace, eyepatch, leather harness, leather belt, Orlesian silk pants, leather bracers, Bull's Edge, and a lot of alcohol, including Maraas-lok.

Motivation

Officially, the Ben-Hassrath want a closer look at the situation. The Breach and Corypheus make them nervous, for good reason, and if the Inquisition becomes a major player they want a look at the inside workings. Unofficially? Bull feels that helping the Inquisition is a good call. They don't leave the little people behind, and they're keeping chaos at bay. He can respect that, and it brings him a lot of opportunites to hit things. He's keen on that.

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