Based on The One Ring 2e by Free League Publishing

Born into the sturdy halls of the Iron Hills, Burin was destined for battle. From a young age, he wielded a sword with a natural prowess that surprised even the seasoned warriors of Durin’s Folk. Yet, his path to becoming a renowned champion was not without its trials. Early in his life, deep within the Iron Hills mines, he came face to face with a monstrous cave troll. The encounter was brief and brutal, leaving Burin shaken but alive. The shock of that terrifying ordeal, however, turned his dark hair and beard to a startling, premature white. From that day, he was known as Burin Whitebeard.

The trauma of the troll encounter didn’t deter him; instead, it ignited a fierce resolve. More than thirty years ago, he left the Iron Hills, driven by a singular purpose: to fight the encroaching darkness. He dedicated his life to battling the enemy, particularly the orcs that gnawed at the edges of dwarven lands and beyond. From the desolate slopes of the Ered Mithrin to the shadowed passes of the Misty Mountains, Burin’s sword sang a grim song against the Goblin-kind. He became a champion, a grizzled sentinel against the encroaching shadows, his name whispered with respect and fear among both allies and foes.

He has faced countless skirmishes and major battles, his body a testament to years of grueling combat. However, a few years past, a particularly brutal encounter left him with a grievous injury. Though he survived, his once unmatched strength was significantly diminished. He is still in the long, arduous process of recovery, the pain a constant, unwelcome companion. Yet, true to his proud and stern nature, Burin hides his lingering weakness from everyone. He maintains his grizzled, unyielding demeanor, a shield to conceal the toll his age and injury have taken. He continues to travel, albeit at a slower pace, ever vigilant, ever ready to draw his sword, even if each swing now demands more from him than before. The white of his beard, once a mark of fear, now tells a tale of countless battles and an unyielding spirit.