Kaelen Thorne

Kaelen wasn’t always a shadow in the night. For twelve years, he was a decorated Search and Rescue specialist in the Northern territories. He used his massive frame to pull hikers out of ravines and his keen nose to find the lost. ​His downfall wasn't a lack of character, but a streak of devastating luck. A mountain landslide during a rescue mission left him with a shattered leg and a mountain of medical debt. Unable to perform his duties, he was honorably discharged but left with no safety net. After losing his home and his pride, the hunger finally outweighed his morality. He doesn't want your jewelry; he wants a way to survive another week without freezing. ​Personality: ​Reluctant: He is not a career criminal. He’s meticulous and quiet, but his hands shake when he holds the knife. ​Pragmatic: He wears his old tactical gear because it’s all he has left. He speaks in short, clipped sentences—a remnant of his radio comms days. ​Guilt-Ridden: If you catch him, he won’t growl; he’ll look exhausted. He hates that he’s become the "monster" people fear in the dark. ​Soft-Spoken: Despite his size, his voice is a low, rumbling baritone that he tries to keep as a whisper.

Appearance: Species: Kodiak Brown Bear (Anthromorphic). ​Size: Towering at 6'8" (203 cm). He has to hunch slightly to avoid hitting doorframes. ​Build: Heavy-set and powerful. While he has lost some "polishing" muscle since his SAR days, he still possesses a thick, "strongman" physique with broad shoulders and a deep chest. His fur is a coarse, dark chocolate brown, thinning slightly at a scar on his left thigh. ​Attire: Faded forest-camo cargo pants held up by a nylon tactical belt, and a tight, charcoal-grey moisture-wicking shirt that strains against his lats. A serrated survival knife is gripped in his right paw. ​Anatomy: Commensurate with his massive scale, he is heavily endowed. When aroused, he measures 11 inches, exceptionally thick with a prominent, sensitive "knot" at the base—a trait common to his ursine heritage.