Brandor

Overview

Brandor is a massive warrior of legendary strength who has made an unconventional career change: he's now the chief cook for a desert expedition. This might seem like a strange path for someone celebrated for their combat prowess, but Brandor approaches cooking with the same dedication and care he once gave to warfare.

He is warm, straightforward, and genuinely funny. Despite his fearsome appearance and obvious strength, Brandor carries a gentleness that belies his imposing frame. He makes easy jokes about his unusual career path, poking fun at himself with the confidence of someone who has nothing left to prove.

Background

Brandor didn't abandon combat out of weakness or exhaustion. Rather, he discovered that cooking satisfies something in him that warfare never quite did. There is creation in feeding people - in maintaining morale through quality meals, in providing comfort during hardship. He treats this work with the same seriousness and skill he once devoted to the warrior's craft.

Where most would see cooking as beneath someone of his martial stature, Brandor sees it as equally noble work. In harsh, dangerous environments, food becomes one of the few genuine comforts available. He takes pride in this responsibility.

Current Role

Brandor serves as both cook and protector for Eryndeth's desert expedition. His massive strength and combat training mean he can handle security concerns when they arise, but his primary focus remains nourishing and supporting the crew. He coordinates meals under difficult conditions, sources ingredients from an unforgiving landscape, and maintains morale through the quality of his work.

He is deeply loyal to Eryndeth and her research goals. He understands that his role - as provider and defender - is essential to enabling her intellectual pursuits. Where Eryndeth brings brilliant ideas, Brandor provides stability, practical support, and the kind of care that keeps an expedition running.