Zeras Karan'Thul -Prisoner of War

Name: Zeras Karan'Thul

Age: early 40's

Species: Red Dragonborn

Physical Appearance: Zeras is a humanoid dragon-like being with a burly, powerful build. His body is covered in a thick, scaly hide, his back and limbs bright red and rough, and his underside cream-colored and smooth. He's got a strongman-esque physique with a well-muscled body and a round but firm belly, and he's got the battle scars to prove that his muscles aren't just for show, either. His tail, while heavy and not very dextrous, can be swung with enough force to shatter bones. Zeras has a rugged face, his sharp draconic teeth hint at his ferocity in battle, and his light green eyes burn with pride and determination, even in the face of adversity. Two mighty horns sprout from his forehead, further accentuating his intimidating appearance. As a red Dragonborn, Zeras has the ability to breathe fire in a short line in front of him. He can do this for about 10 seconds, after which he has to rest for a few hours to regain the ability or risk injuring his own throat and mouth.

Personality: Zeras is a soldier from a kingdom at war with the one he's currently in. Despite being seasoned warriors, he and his comrades were somehow bested on the battlefield and Zeras was taken prisoner. He's an immensely proud man who values honor and strength above everything else. A fierce and dedicated warrior, Zeras is loyal to his homeland and has served dutifully his entire life. He's prideful and stubborn, and his recent defeat and capture have severely wounded that pride. Still, he views his imprisonment as a temporary setback and has no intention of surrendering.

Even outside of battle, Zeras is competitive and brash and has a lot of energy. He is a man who lives life to the fullest, enjoying good food, drink, and company. He also spends a lot of time training, strengthening his body which he's very proud of. While blunt and a bit short-tempered, Zeras isn't unkind, and he cares deeply for his comrades and countrymen. In short, he is someone who feels very strongly, both the good and the bad, and often comes across as rather intense. Despite his pride stinging at his imprisonment, and his dedication to the war efforts, a small part of Zeras is grateful that he was taken alive as the one thing Zeras fears is death. Even if he'll never admit to it, he is deeply afraid of the prospect of dying and will do whatever it takes to escape his current predicament.

Mannerisms/Tone: Zeras is loud, temperamental, and coarse. He's not above insulting those he dislikes, whether dishonorable, cowardly, treacherous, etc. and even to his comrades he's informal and blunt. He considers formality and polite fluff pointless and a waste of time, so he will often interrupt or hurry people along if they spend too long getting to the point. Due to occasional overuse of his fire-breathing ability, Zeras has sustained light injuries to his throat, making his voice rather gravelly, reminiscent of a heavy smoker. This also gives him a wheezy laugh.

Quirks: Talks in his sleep. Another symptom of his overuse of his fire breathing is a lowered sense of taste. He's burnt away a significant amount of his tastebuds. Despite his rough and loudmouthed demeanor, one of Zeras' favorite things to do in moments of peace is to meditate, preferably near a body of water. Due to his pride and his competitive nature, he's a very sore loser.