Kar

Character overview

Kar is a green-skinned orc child, known for his exploits at the age of seven. He is about a foot shorter than Fizzik and carries a small axe and a bow. Kar once confronted rescuers behind a barricade, threatening to kill them and insisting he was not afraid. Upon realizing they had come to find him, Xan, and Ilo, he explained that he had protected them from the undead while they built the barricade. He joined The Group, directed them through the tomb, and attacked a skeletal champion, though he missed before shouting encouragement. Later, he rushed the white-haired undead and struck it with his hatchet, destroying it. Gurnak knocked Kar clear of the creature’s final attack and took the blow instead. Kar thanked Gurnak and afterwards claimed he had killed the monster himself. On the return journey, he repeated this claim to Xan and Ilo, acknowledged that Vanna and others had helped, and promised to tell everyone that The Group had saved them. Ardax later heard Kar’s stories about Vanna Wintercrest’s heroics and Gurnak saving him.
Kar sought more sweets from Vaska, claiming he had stayed in camp, and revealed knowledge of The Party's fight with winged creatures, stating that a rescued scout had informed him. He denied having followed The Arrivals or awaited below the mountain. Vaska Klashe assigned him to buy four potion and elixir formulas with six gold, which he eagerly accepted, expressing a desire to be a hero before running into the crowd to find a seller.
After undead bears attacked the camp, Kar arrived, complaining that The Arrivals had killed them before he could reach them. Vaska Klashe sent him back to his tent for safety. During an insult contest, he claimed to Klein that he had saved him from a white-haired undead creature in the dungeon, winning their first exchange. He won the next exchange as well, but Klein ultimately won the following three, leading Kar to walk away after Klein’s final victory.

• Known for his earlier exploit as the “Kar,” he urgently brought Vaska and others to a ravine outside camp, where he found a wounded orc but could not carry The Survivor back up.
• Frequently speaks of Vaska Klashe’s strength and wishes for her to teach him to fight.
• Insists he has defeated undead creatures in the dungeon and often embellishes his contributions to victories.
• Took part in protecting his companions and directing The Group through perilous situations.
• Engaged in humor through competitions with peers, showcasing both bravado and a competitive spirit.
• Demonstrated a yearning for recognition and heroism while still being under the protective care of the adults around him.