Rajan DeBeliminorgath

Rajan is Minotaur from the Northern Mountains near Vaasa. He is an idea also based off a a group of Orcs, Minotaurs, Goliaths, and Half Orcs I created in Vindication of the Merchant Nation. Events in the campaign lead the party away from that part of the plot, but it was there and I did make a group. I personally intended for the group to disband shortly after the death of their fearless leader. Rajan and the Minotaurs and other characters I made from that region will be part of a result of untold events from past campaigns.

Description
Rajan is a very large Minotaur. He towers over all humans and his size would be kind of intimidating to the town around him. He wears heavy armor and carries an extremely large axe as his weapon. His face is painted in several bright color and his fur is is braided and covered in beads. Rajan appears excitable almost impatient, except in battle where he has a stoic face of pure patience.

Personality
Rajan is disciplined but often impatient. Rajan is not the easiest one to get along with in the town, but he loves to fight and he fights to protect. Despite his distaste for Mali Karo's decision, he has grown accustomed to this new group and sees everyone as his new village. Rajan is only really at peace in battle and that is when good character is the most clear. All of the minor differences and trivialities disappear in the place of a real threat. Rajan is good, but he is not beyond actions of evil to inspire good. His enemies threaten the peace of his allies and they can and must be made as an example to deter violence towards his town. Rajan would like to believe in the harmonious teachings of Mali Karo, but he is aware that fear is a powerful tool on his enemies.

Family & Relationships
Rajan's family is the horde up in the north. Originally run by Icthorac and Gendricanus, Gendricanus has disbanded his group as a result of the actions in Vaasa. The group is a collective society. Everyone has their roles, and Rajan was raised collectively with other Minotaurs. Rajans's bioligical parents and brothers and sisters are still alive. Mali Karo was one of his mentors and teachers. Rajan sees everyone from the group as his family since he left the mountains.

Now, Rajan sees the village as his new family. The village has a brave people and strong warriors, but he does miss the indomitable spirit of his old leader Gendricanus. He sees comfort from his new family.

Character History
In the pass between the Galena Mountains and the Earthspur mountains lived an orcish and a minotaur tribe that collaborated under a similar goal. The orcish leader, Icthorac, raised by humans decided that he would show honor orcs and create a true empire of orcish might. His good friend Gendricanus was a minotaur of similar strength and valor that had similar wishes of glory and respect for his kind. The two groups worked together to hold a small empire over the pass and two mountain ranges. This group was formed well over a hundred years ago and slowly encompassed more small territories around the world. Events following the death of the leader of orcish tribe started the disestablishment of the group.

Gendricanus, the leader of the minotaurs was a powerful and stoic, figure, but he did not have charisma to hold together a group of minotaurs and a group of orcs. Most of Icthorac's loyalists went to find him shortly after his death. Some tried to stabilize the orcs, but the efforts were in futility. The orcs separated based on geographic locations on the mountains and then fought over the pass. Since the minotaur tribes were through the underground caverns in the mountains, the rogue orcs often fight the minotaur tribe to obtain the pass. Gendricanus and the rest of minotaurs were clearly powerful enough to fight off the attacks, but with attacks coming from both sides, it was becoming ill willed for the tribe to keep its location. This trend of warfare between the pass continued for many years. With no sign of Icthorac's return, Gendricanus started preparing for the worst.

Early Years (1454-1466)
Rajan was born into the tribe and collectively raised with the young. He was raised in a time of especially vile bloodshed. Rajan was raised in a warrior society. Many lived and died around him, but there was no grief, but respect for the fallen in battle and revenge against the orcs that killed his fallen comrades. Rajan was never properly trained for battle. By the time he was growing up, Gendricanus had already started spreading his knowledge of other skills and preparing the tribe for a migration. Rajan wished to be a warrior and trained, but his place was as originally as a farmer. The land Gendricanus chose would require a great amount of traveling, very few had the skills for agriculture.

Terror to the North (1466-1475)
Rajan prepared for his role, but the movement of the tribe was still very difficult. Gendricanus's loyalists would follow him anywhere, but other warlords under him were disgusted by the movements. They insisted that the partnerships between the orcs were a nightmare waiting to occur. The warlords were determined to overthrow the orcs and make an operation to own the pass themselves. Gendricanus knew that Icthorac gathered many orcs and that they outnumbered the minotaurs 10 to 1. Even split between two sides, it was not in their advantage to fight them on their own grounds. The only reason fending off the orcs has been this easy was because the orcs have been fighting the offensive war. Gendricanus realized there was no victory in sight with their location.

Gendricanus refused to leave until he got the support from all of his brethren. This move created turmoil between the warlords and Gendricanus's loyalists for the safety of the entire group. Attacks from the north became increasingly more devastating. Gendricanus believed that the orcs of the northern mountains have been expanding their territories and making a home of areas inside Vaasa.

Rajan was fool hardy and he decided that he would rather be a warrior under the warlords and rule the orcs rather than run away in disgrace. He joined the warlord. Daerlornus and invaded the northern mountains. He believed that the southern orcs were already afraid of the strengthening northern tribe. If his attacks could bring fear to the north, then he knew that the south would submit to his strength. Daerlonus's attack met with failure. The battle was a disaster and almost everyone on Daerlonus's side was killed. Rajan retreated with the remaining forces. Rajan was badly scarred and injured as most of the survivors.

After the attack, Rajan decided to abandon the efforts of the warlords when he realized that Gendricanus had already left the mountains. Daerlonus's war campaign against the north actually took many months and involved a siege. By the time it failed, his brothers had already left. Rajan left by himself when he came to the conclusion that there was no life in his present home. Daerlonus and several of the warlords stood their ground. Rajan left when the warlords began to turn on each other for supremacy. Those unsure of their allegiance left as others turned on their fellow brothers.

Across the accursed lands and sea (1476-1479)
Rajan left alone but he soon realized that many of the minotaurs and even some of the orcs left by themselves. It seems that Gendricanus disbanded the original tribe. Rajan left by himself south far into the mountains. In the south, he found a smoke sign he remembers from his tribe. It was subtle, but he could recognize it. He followed it fearing that it might be an orcish trap, but followed it knowing that the lands were harsh.

Upon his arrival, Rajan found a small encampment of minotaurs and orcs. One of the spiritual guides from Gendricanus's loyalists, Mali Karo was there. Rajan was pleased to see that other minotaurs were there. Mali Karo told him that Gendricanus split some members from the tribe and asked them to help guide the minotaurs and orcs that wished to escape to peace. Mali Karo did not want to leave the side of his other brethren, but he knew that this was the way to do the most good. Rajan was prepared to make a new home here, but Mali Karo and the others knew that this settlement was a temporary setup. The orcs of the south were expanding southward to try and conquer more of the mountains. The beasts of Impiltor also roam the area. This place served its purpose, but it was not a good place to settle. Mali Karo told everyone that Gendricanus had crossed the Sea of the Fallen Stars and that he had moved south from there. Gendricanus had several places he knew he could reach in the Underdark still from his past. Many of the orcs that were there seemed against the idea of moving to the Underdark. Mali Karo did not mention a plan to join up with Gendricanus, but simply a plan to leave the region and start a new life. Rajan wished to rejoin his old tribe and make amends for his foolish decision.

The trip down the mountains was uneventful, but several of the orcs and Mali Karo were dreading to walk through the mainlands of Impiltor. They knew that they would not be welcome in the cities of Impiltor, but that was not the real fear. Demons and plague changed roamed the lands. Rajan did not fear the beasts, but others feared the diseases of the lands and did not want to become a part of the plague epidemic.

The group had well over 20 orcs and minotaurs and managed to travel to the Sea of the Fallen Stars, but they had no ship. They were not welcome in any port, and many were shut down in cities. The group was forced to make use of its skills and see if they could make a small camp near the docks and see if they could make a small boat to guide them across the sea. None of them knew how long it would take to scale the sea, or how long it would really take to make a ship. The orcs had more experience with this kind of craft, but it still proved difficult. They had no where near the supplies to make such a vessel.

Drog-Thelenoc, leader of the Orcs and a ritualist. If he could locate a small fallen ship or boats, he could use a ritual to help the others retrieve it. The others were hesitant, but it was an idea. Drog used his abilities to survey the sea as others gathered materials and food.

Falling into Madness
The day of the deed. The group knew that several ships would be in stock and the sailors would stay in New Sarshel for at least one night to eat and rest before going out to sail. All of orcs and minotaurs went to docks that dusk. Several merchant ships were in docks still well guarded. Rajan was prepared to fight. When the groups converged, they started on the war path. Genloneras and Oggthen knew that there was no covert mission. The only way to steal the ship was to storm them with quick numbers and leave as quickly.

They left in the middle of the night, but it did not take long for them to gather the attention of other guards. Rajan reached the docks with Mali Karo, but already heard fighting to the east. Oggthen ran into problems with the guards before he made it to the docks. Genloneras was closer to the docks and all the forces that made it charged one of the smaller merchant ships. The guards were not ready for the attack. Despite the words of Drog and Mali Karo, the many of the guards were slaughtered on site. It was not long before the streets were filling with knights. The orcs and minotaurs were clumsy at working the ship making sure to dump the cargo so that it would move master. Many of the orcs did not want to leave Oggthen, but Genloneras said, "Us or no one!" and started setting sail. Several members of the group holding back the guards were left on the docks as others tried to swim to the ship realizing there was no hope.

Hours passed, but there was no sign of a ship sent to follow them. They could not rest though. If a war ship was sent after them, it would move master, be armed with real sailors and weapons meant for oceanic warfare. The group was tired and irritable based on the events. There was a noticeable separation between the orcs and the minotaurs. Most of those that were left behind were orcs and Genlenoras had claimed to be in charge of the vessel even though he was not a sailor at all. Rajan stood with Genlenoras and agreed that this was the best outcome considering the events. Many of the orcs were enraged that he would leave almost have the encampment back to die. The orcs raised their weapons to Genlenoras, and Genlenoras raised his weapon back. The orcs shed a tear as the great Drog was left behind. Genlenoras promised them if that if they really wanted to join them, they could.

The orcs charged the minotaurs and infighting began. Old friends start attacking each other with fury. Several of those did not fight, but most the anger was being let out. The ship lost its course and many of the minotaurs and all the orcs were killed. Rajan was sent back by Genlenoras to watch Mali Karo and the other cowards too afraid to fight the orc menace. Despite that, Rajan was still scarred by the orcs as they tried to claim the ship. Genlenoras finally came back alone. All the orcs and the other minotaurs were dead. By the end, even the minotaurs started changing sides with the orcs against each other. Genlenoras came back, scarred and maimed, but still alive. Mali Karo said Genlenoras's deeds were unspeakable and evil, but if they are to live, they must work hard to man this ship. Three is not a suitable crew, and none of them had real sailing experience. There was no way that this ship was going to going where they wanted it, but at this point, they only wanted to hit land and start a new home.

Rajan looked down at Genlenoras and looked at Mali Karo. He finally admitted to his wrongs and decided that he would have to live a new life. Rajan knew he had lost his chance of ever being united with his old tribe. He would have to make a new home and start anew. Genlenoras woke up and looked around the ship. The injured died and the deck was covered with dead friends and allies. Even Genlenoras was disgusted at the sight of his own carnage. He was a brutal warrior, but he saw the cleaved body parts of brothers and close friends. He cursed the orcs, and then himself. He never learned the lesson Rajan learned, but he changed. Genlenoras became a little more reserved and bitter. Mali Karo and Rajan both knew that Genlenoras was stronger than both of them. They were all each other had, so they made sure to get along and work together to make the ship last.

Food was not a problem. The food taken for the whole group was left and they had no problems, but the ship on the trip had taken weeks. The trip they made would have only taken a few days run by expert sailors, but the minotaurs did not account for wind, and did a terrible job maintaining the ship. The ship did not arrive at docks, but simply hit the shore of Thesk near Telflamm.

From Telflamm to Phent
Upon arrival into Thesk, the three minotaurs were clueless to where they really were or where to go from here. Luckily all of them agreed that the original objective was nearly impossible at this point. All Rajan wanted was to find a city to see where he was and see if he could make a life for himself. He no longer believed he was worthy of finding Gendricanus. He had sullied his name by allowing his brothers to turn on each other. The three walked along the shore looking for a city on the docks and after that did not work, they moved inward. Weeks late, Mali Karo spotted a city in the distance. The three knew thought that they might be persecuted, but they were hungry and weak in this land. This was an opportunity to rest. Since they left the Earthspur Mountains, they could not rest because of the dangers of the lands. They only slept as much as they needed to survive.

Telflamm was different from New Sarshel. This city was far more accepting and there was a greater variety of races here. They were still given looks, but it guards did not follow them here. Rajan looked around the city almost guilty as if he was going to be attacked for revenge against the humans that died before. He became edgy, and this land seemed very different. Even many of the humans look different. Many of them look like the humans in New Sarshel, but many of them look different also. Who knew that crossing a sea would make such a difference in the culture.

None of the minotaurs were used to this setting. All of them wished to move to a smaller city and be a part of a smaller group. Rajan was used to knowing his fellow minotaurs as brothers, but this city was too different. All three of them did not feel safe or relaxed in a large city. The three minotaurs moved together down the main road passing many other beings and people they have never seen before. They reached a smaller city by the name of Phent.

Like Telflamm, the minotaurs were not really welcome, but they were allowed in the city. It was still bigger than they liked, but this was much better. All of them looked or an opportunity to do something in the city. None of them were used to being idle and felt worthless if they were not being put to some work. Rajan is the one that heard the outpost while in Phent. An outpost was a chance to be part of a small town... like tribe and to serve a purpose again. They would work for humans, and work with humans and other races, but Rajan preferred that. It seemed like Genlenoras would not prefer it, but he joined willingly. Mali Karo joined knowing it was for the best. Luckily for them, Nemphis was an understanding person. Rajan's conviction and Mali Karo's integrity must have stood for something. Even now, Rajan does not trust Genlenoras, but he is one of last of their kind around him. He must be accepting. Perhaps he can learn his lessons too.

Current Whereabouts
Rajan is part of the team for the outpost. He sees his team as disagreeable, but functional. Small talk was never his big thing, but he thinks they will be trust worthy in battle. It seems clear that the minotaurs are not trusted among those in the outpost. He was separated from his brothers, because people may think he will conspire against them. Is it right for them to think that? Rajan has already been pushed here, but this is a chance to change things.

Miscellany
I originally wanted to go with a mystical minotaur, but since that might be a little too similar to RPing Brutus, I decided to make him more of a punk. Without trying to make a tragedy, I think I made Rajan's story by far the blackest of all the stories for my characters. It is a pretty horrifying. The toughest part of his story is that is simply one of three in his story. Rajan's story is more like Rajan's, Mali Karo's, and Gelenoras's story. I will probably go through it a few more times to fill it out better.

He is another character that is connected to Vindication of the Merchant Nation. Wow... He is the third character that is partially based off the events of that campaign and the fourth character based off a pre-existing character from that campaign. Rajan is part of Gendricanus's tribe who worked with Icthorac the Strong, who was killed by Eltab. I do not expect that connection to really play out, but it helps me tell untold events of how untold events turned out as a result of the continuity created by my campaign. It really doesn't change anything now, but it gives me a chance to write out the events of another story.

This is a character that is not very rational that acts impulsively. He emotional in a very different way than Joseph. Rajan should make a decent clash with the new group. I want a good clash between Rajan and the rest of the group, but something that could change over time. I always see more fulfillment in some kind of character growth.