Hondo Kimathi
Description
Over seven and a half feet tall and more than 300 pounds of lean muscle, Hondo Kimathi is an impressive specimen of his reviled species, the hyena-like gnolls. Hondo is clearly not a normal member of that race, however, due to the black-feathered wings that sprout from his back. This demonic sample of his race appears unique and terrible. His hide is gray and the fur that sheathes his tawny form is reddish-gray, like old blood. This darkens further up the mane that travels up his spine and crowns the top of his canine-shaped head. Keen ears jut out amidst this thicker hair, and empty white eyes look upon his environment with the cold attention of a predator. Hondo's fur is spotted black in many places, from his muscled humanoid limbs to his more canine-like inverted legs. A wild tail sweeps down from his rear for balance. Hondo seems comfortable enough in a specially designed shirt of chain links, slit in the back for his unnatural wings, while curved and wicked blades readily come to his inhumanly agile grasp. A pack of general gear is worn on his backside beneath his wings. Hondo seems not just ready for danger, but eager to anticipate its adrenaline-pumping high, and to test his diabolic ferocity on the enemies of his hated people.
History
Eighteen years ago in the Broken Meadows of Western Darsix, a gnoll female of great reputation was visited in her sleep by an incubus gnoll, sent to her with the blessings of Yeenoghu himself. The product of their mating was Hondo Kimathi. Hondo was raised like any other strong gnoll -- to be a warrior and hunter. He adapted well to the tough regimen of the gnoll ranger profession, in fact. But perhaps that was due to the obvious reminders of his demonic origins: the ravenesque wings and sharper fangs and claws were good clues. He was not ill-treated very much, for he was more than physically capable of wiping the floor with any other gnolls his age. Indeed, he slaughtered more than one in a fit of insulted rage. Clearly, as Hondo matured, he would grow to become a leader of his tribe. Perhaps that was what Yeenoghu intended. But as the blood of tanar'ri fueled Hondo's mind to a degree sharper than most gnolls, he wondered if that was really all their demon prince god intended.
Personality
Strength and glory define Hondo's expectations. He can think beyond the needs of his belly that far at least. With cruel precision, Hondo intends to stalk all his tribe's enemies, and at the same time keep a sharp ear out for more word about his true destiny. Who knows when Yeenoghu may send him a sign that will propel him past what all his fellow gnolls expect or demand?
Goals
Hondo will follow the ranger class to mastery and beyond (20th level+) as an epic hunter.
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