Lance Uppercut

Lance Uppercut is a Dwarf Fighter, and current member of The Skull Puppeteers.

Background
Born deep in the mines of Culloden mac Bannockburn, as a young child Lance was a natural with dwarven weapons. As he grew older he won various competitions and was touted as the next dwarven champion from his home mine. However the idealistic and naive young Lances talent created jealousy amongst some of his fellow young warriors and before the great tournament they lured Lance into a trap with the promise of a fun night on the town. They then beat him nearly to death, breaking both his legs, one of his arms, and causing many other minor injuries. He missed the great tournament and was months learning to walk and to fight again. Lance came out of this experience a much more wary and far less trusting individual, realising that trust is dangerous and ruthlessness can be a virtue. From then on he decided to take his pleasures where he could, never letting his guard down, and to never forget that often might does equal right.

Once he recovered from his injuries he left his home mine in search of adventure, eventually meeting several interesting and capable companions who later collectively became known as the Skull Puppeteers. Amongst this motley crew of morally ambiguous individuals, Lance truly feels at home.

Fighting Style and Weapons
Lance fights with a one-handed warhammer and a shield. He carries both a light and a heavy shield which he swaps between given the situation. He also carries a handaxe, which he often uses as a throwing weapon.

As he is usually in the front line of any battle Lance wears scale armour, and his talents are focused on protecting his allies and dealing damage to those enemies foolish enough to come within range.

Characteristics

 * Resolute, can be trusted to do his job.
 * As a result of his long recovery from injury, he has learned the art of healing and how to endure even extreme pain.
 * Can be expected to ask for a reward and/or free help.
 * Sometimes slightly... rapey.