Jonn

From Mare Tectum

Jonn Thorn is a young man, but he’s seen a fair amount of mileage. Not particularly tall for a human, he’s built like a beer keg, with massive arms and heavy sloping shoulders. His build, and his Grizzly Adams beard, make some people refer to him as a giant dwarf, or a dwarf giant. His fondness for the heavy war axe plays into that image.

Bitten by the explorer bug, he would definitely want to be part of Trefilin’s expedition. Since he’s a fairly skilled woodsman and tracker, he is probably either hired for that reason or as a bodyguard. He’s a Warden, able to make thorny vines spring from his weapons or sheathe himself in armor of ice. He’s not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but is alert, has a wealth of practical experience, and tends to do the right thing instinctively. It takes a lot to make him lose his cool.

Even if he is not aboard the ship as crew, he’s spent time as a merchant sailor all over the Archipelago, and hates being idle. He would keep himself busy helping out while onboard. He is more adept hauling lines on deck than running aloft, but can do either. He’d also carouse/practice with the ship’s marines – he’s comfortable in the Draconic tongue if that helps.

If he is hired as a bodyguard, he would remain in his heavy hide armor and carry his axe at all times, but would leave his heavy shield stowed away unless the ship were in a place known to be dangerous.