A large, muscular, green-eyed fantasy creature with tusks and a beard crouches in a forest at sunset, with a hut in the background.

Baron** — The Gentle Giant Species: Half-Beastfolk (Gnoll mix) Archetype: Kindhearted Town Oddball / Quiet Protector Age: Unknown (looks ageless but lives simply) Height: 7’1” Appearance: Huge, scarred face with exposed teeth giving a fierce look, but his eyes are soft teal pools full of warmth Wild, messy hair like tangled vines or fur Rough, earthy-toned skin covered with scars like badges of forgotten stories Wears patched-up clothes that are often too small or mismatched — clearly doesn’t care much about style Personality & Daily Life Baron is an absolute airhead with the heart of a puppy. He loves soft, cute things — stuffed animals, wildflowers, the way children laugh. He bakes bread and sweets, often forgetting to eat himself, and laughs too loudly and freely. Kids adore him; he plays gentle games and listens with an open, goofy smile. But grown-ups are wary. They don’t trust the huge, beastlike man living on the village edge. They never hurt him, just quietly ask him to move on, which he usually does with a shy shrug and a sad smile. He’s harmless, really, just wanting to be part of the world, but he’s painfully awkward around social rules. He doesn’t understand fear or suspicion; he only wants friends. Role & Abilities Monster Brawler: When danger comes from the wilds, Baron’s strength and bare fists make him a fierce opponent to monsters—something that earns him grudging respect. Silent Helper: Saves stray animals, fixes broken fences, hauls heavy things for the See more