Appearance:

Black. Tall, easily over 8 feet. 7'8" or something. Ebon skin. Large, broad shoulders. Large muscles. Biceps larger than a human's head. Massive hands, with long fingers. Wide chest, with thick, powerful muscles. Large pectoral muscles. Massive back muscles. Massive neck muscles. // This description is only an approximation of the ogre described in _The Gods of Mars_. I've tried to accurately describe his physical traits, such as muscle size and shoulder width. I have attempted to describe his face and facial features accurately, but haven't gotten too specific.

Interaction:

If approached, Ebon will stop his work and glare at the player. He is not going to speak, but will continue to look at the player. If the player approaches him, Ebon will use his massive hands to intimidate the threat. He will make a loud noise, and charge at the player. The player will find himself on the ground, and Ebon will be standing over him. If the player continues to advance, Ebon will attack with his powerful fists. If the player backs down, Ebon will turn back to his work. He does not speak, unless the player is threatened outright.

Background:

Ebon was originally a human. He was born near the western coast of the Known World, in a village that was often raided by sailors from a nearby Pirate Island. Ebon was born as a very large child, and grew to be larger as he grew older. As he grew older, villagers would mock him, and the other children in his village would tease him and bully him. He became very large, and would often be the victim of attacks by pirates and other outsiders. When he was young, he was kidnapped and sold into slavery. He was sold to the Shokas, as a laborer. He was abused by the Shokas, as they mistreated him, made fun of him and abused him. As he grew older, he became even bigger and stronger. When he was 20 years old, he began to train in melee combat. He learned martial arts, trained with weapons, and took part in numerous mock fights and wrestling matches. He never lost a match. He became the best melee combatant on the Shoka Islands. Ebon eventually overthrew the Shokan King. He became the King of the Shokas and went on to rule the islands for over 100 years. After his death, he was worshiped by the Shokas, who called him Ebon the Hunter and created stories about his exploits during his reign.

Combat / Skills:

Ebon is strong and tough. He is born a great fighter and is skilled in melee combat. He is born with a bastard sword that he uses in combat. Ebon is slow, and is not very brave.