Guriek was once one of the mighty Clan Raguk, years ago when they were still mighty and vast in number. He was raised on blood, steel, and glory in the name of their clan as stood fiercely among the races of the world. As a young orc, Guriek was sold completely on the ideals spouted to him by his elders.
The glory of his ancestors, of his clan, of his people. It was proven by strength, combat, and conquering. While others toiled away in mines and forges, Guriek joined the warriors. He trained, he bled, he learned.
And when the time came, Guriek ran into battle alongside his brothers-in-arms. They slaughtered their enemies regardless of race in glorious combat, but for Guriek it was not so glorious. All the training, all the stories, none of it could prepare him for the screams or the sounds bones and flesh made as they were broken beneath his shield and axe.
As the battle came to a close and they proceeded to slay their injured foes who remained, Guriek could not find the will to carry out the act. For this he was imprisoned, punished, and shamed.
For failing his duties on the battlefield, Guriek was branded a traitor and deserter by his clan. Marking his flesh with burning steel and leaving him with only what was on his person, Guriek was sent into exile by his own people.
Though he tried to join other clans of orcs, the branding on him marked him as an orc of ill-reputation and dishonor. He found himself turned away at every corner until Guriek eventually came into the territory of the Wood Elves.
Though not fully accepted, his use as a mercenary has been taken into account by most of the settlements he came across. He now works as a hired protection for traders, travellers, and businesses.
