Steampunk Super Soldier - Kartol

Presupported in 32mm and 75mm scale [Medium Model Size]

[Statblock included in our 5E Campaign: A Desperate Defense]

War Chief is an ancient and argued to be dated title in modern Alimroth society, yet it still bestows a great responsibility and honour upon those who carry it. Kartol is one of few War Chief’s, having command of all military forces in East Alimroth. This encompasses everything from the smallest grunt to the greatest Airships. Kartol is not just a military genius either, his body and armour are hulking and many of his subordinates have watched him crush the skulls of his enemies with only his bare hands. Truly a remarkable soldier and commander who has earned the love and adoration of all his men.

Kartol is the embodiment of a rags-to-riches success story for the common Alimrothi man. The only child of a factory working wife and a police-officer husband, Kartol seemed destined to stay within his commoner status quo. But the values of diligence, honesty and resilience embodied by his parents and all Alimrothi people shone strong in his heart. At the age of sixteen he joined the Mobile Infantry units where he quickly rose in the ranks.

A particular act of self-sacrifice at the age of twenty saw him promoted to Lieutenant after saving his squad from an enemy wizard’s spell, catching it in his hand and casting it back at the foe that threw it. Though his hand was scarred after, still glowing purple and able to emanate magic seemingly at random, Kartol had to have it amputated. Though again he gave selflessly, volunteering in the Augmentation program, taking a mechanical hand in place of his lost one.

The experience saw Kartol worn but wisened and he made many other tactical decisions that saw him continue to rise until he was second in command to the Eastern War Chief at the time. Kartol built a great relationship with War Chief Skraal, seeing him as a mentor and father-figure, so it was little surprise when Kartol was appointed as Skraal’s successor. With the title newly placed upon him, Kartol’s first objective imposed by Alimroth’s ruling men was the assault and destruction of Brel Vardra, to which he would valiantly march against.