Kotek An Bellal O Stone-Bear
Art created of Kotek and her bear, Winter-Wings, by @knauxic on Instagram
Created for a TTRPG World derived from EA’s Dragon Age
Kotek An Bellal O Stone-Bear (20 y/o) is an Avvarian human who lives in the Frostback Mountains. She is intimidating and stoic at first glance, but it becomes clear that this is not her nature as soon as she opens her mouth. Kotek actually tends to be easygoing, independent, and trustworthy. However, living in the Frostbacks has made her quite cynical.
By the time she was 18, she was a veteran of a 2-year long war. She is well aware that people are often driven by their own desires, regardless of the well-being of others. Kotek is a nature-lover and does not tolerate disrespect towards animals or the planet. She loves the winter and snow, and cannot stand hot weather. Kotek cannot read, but she knows many oral myths, legends, and stories of history. She also has a bear companion (best friend) named Winter-Wings.
Basics/Appearance ~
Name: Kotek An Bellal O Stone-Bear (Hold) [or] Kotek Bellaldotten
Dragon Age Race: Avvar
Age: 20 — Height: 5’11-6’0 — Weight: 170 — Skin: Paleish brown
Hair: Dark dark brown, wavy, almost curly but not quite — Eye Color: Icy blue
Misc: Pierced ears (wolf fang earrings, bar through the cartilage, a daith hoop), septum piercing, shark bite lip piercings, scar across the nose, bruise and cut scars along the arms, blunt weapon scars on her chest/torso, bird wing tattoos from back to upper/mid-arms, and a helmet with horns
Weapons (Kotek’s nicknames for these weapons are in parentheses):
Longbow (Linny-Luk)→ A large bow made of twisted tree bark and adorned with large deer antlers
Shortbow (Korotykaya)→ A smaller bow of similar make, but adorned with feathers and smaller bones
Two throwing axes (Topor-Das 1&2) → Nicely crafted, but simple, throwing axes of Dwarven make, engraved with Hakkon Symbols
Shortsword (Mech Mech) → Simple Dwarven-made shortsword with vines wrapped around the hilt and small decorative rocks hanging off of them
Vocal Qualities: Kotek’s voice is very low and she has a bit of a “northern mountain” accent (whichever accent the director/creative team designates for said region). She is curt and to the point, so she often avoids flowery language/tones.
Example Kotek Dialogue Sides:
(Introducing herself)
Hi. Kotek An Bellal O Stonebear. My name. You can call me Kotek though.(Listening and talking to her bear, Winter-Wings)
What’s that Winter-Wings? You want a snack? Me too. Well, we’re out of rations… we can go hunting maybe?(Fighting with a traveling companion)
15 is FAR too young to go to war!! You need to be at LEAST 16! Duh.(Explaining how she fights)
What do I do? Um, I shoot things. With my bow. I also punch things? It’s pretty effective.(Stubbornly blocking the door)
No, I will not leave my bear outside. Are you insane?? It’s so dangerous out here. (aside to Winter-Wings) I know you can handle yourself, I’m trying to get you in– play dumb!(Towards someone insulting her friends or family)
Hey. Watch yourself. I could crush your skull if I wanted to. I don’t think you should be running your mouth.(Getting lectured by a friend)
What? I’m being personable! I laughed at his jokes and everything. That’s friendly!(Assuring someone)
I will take care of it for you. You have my word.(Getting ready to go hang out with friends)
Come on Winter-Wings, let’s go! We’re about to absolutely DESTROY our new friends in sledding.
