Because I just love character creation, another one that will probably never see the light of day: A half-elf “frontiersman” barbarian. Using the hunting spear with polearm mastery; rage fueled by racial persecution; the short bow, animal handling, and survival, he’s sort of a “raging ranger lite”. Does this have the DM’s approval in case I ever want to try?
“I turned my back on ‘civilized’ life because of the treatment my mixed heritage invited. At an early age I learned to silently face taunts and jeers, and bottle up my anger to be unleashed later.
“I moved to the edge of the wilderness to avoid the stares and insults of men. There I learned to use the tools of the frontiersman: the spear and the hunting bow.
“I don’t ‘lose’ control like some forgetful shopkeep misplaces his ledger book – I choose how and when to let go of my control and release my rage.
“I deny many of my desires [Mandrake] – the frustration refills my reservoir of anger. I avoid strong drink and the company of women, because these would ease the pain of life. When a belligerent fool insults me I stand and quietly endure it, storing it like fuel for the fire of my anger. When the time is right and my need is greatest, I ignite the rage and become a creature of fury. ” [no mention of bodily fluids tyvm]