Ubel Ironclaw, Immortal of Karsis and Proud Yard Rat
Name: Ubel Ironclaw
Race: Gold Dragonborn
Class: Fighter (Echo Knight)
Order: Immortals of Karsis, Ironclaw Flight
Current Allegiance: The Yard Rats*Balik Walraven (Jonathan), *Jorin Longbow (Dave), *Mariska Vandeleur (Chris), * utkacha (Chad), Zuri Ironview
Notable Rivalries: The Red Wizards of Rasar, Rasarian Enclave
Background and Early Life
Ubel Ironclaw was born into the Ironclaw Flight, a fierce order of warriors among the Immortals of Karsis. Her life was one of rigorous discipline and intense training, her every action measured against the values of honor, strength, and loyalty. Growing up, Ubel idolized the heroes of her order, warriors who’d carved a path through history with their unbreakable courage and powerful martial prowess. She was taught that a warrior’s place was on the battlefield, and her first test of this resolve came when she was deployed with the Immortals of Karsis against the Red Wizards of Rasar.
In the Rasar campaign, Ubel witnessed the brutality of a mageocracy twisted by dark magic. The Red Wizards’ undead minions and blood rituals marked them as an enemy unlike any other, fueling her hatred for corrupted magic and the cruelty it bred. The Immortals fought tirelessly, and Ubel earned her place among them, striking down many a Red Wizard with her skills as an Echo Knight, summoning phantasmal echoes of herself to overwhelm her foes.
But even with their victory, Ubel carried the scars of that war. The remaining Red Wizards, bitter and vengeful, fled to enclaves in other lands, including Seregon, where their hatred for dragonborn—and specifically the Immortals of Karsis—was given free rein. For Ubel, however, this enmity only served to fuel her resolve.
Joining the Yard Rats and the Brotherhood of Kerkhof Station
After years of service, Ubel found herself pulled into a different kind of adventure. Following an ill-fated expedition led by the enigmatic Tailyn Blithe, Ubel’s path took a turn toward exploration and mystery. The Yard Rats, an eclectic group of adventurers, were gathering around Kerkhof Station, an abandoned railroad hub turned base of operations. Initially hesitant, Ubel found herself intrigued by the Yard Rats’ resourcefulness, their commitment to uncovering forgotten secrets, and their tendency to disrupt powers of darkness.
The station’s eerie charm, with its silent trains and overgrown graveyard, felt oddly welcoming to a warrior like Ubel. It was a place of history, of past lives and untold stories, mirroring the layered experiences of the Yard Rats themselves. Though they lacked the regimented structure of her order, Ubel found a new sense of camaraderie with these strange allies, each of whom shared a desire to protect their city from the unknown forces lurking in the jungle and beyond.
Ubel quickly became close with several of her new allies, particularly Tailyn Blithe, whose obsessive intellect reminded her of their shared trials. Alongside him were Balik Walraven, the stoic dwarf cleric; Jorin Longbow, a cunning green dragonborn of the Verdant Flight; Mariska Vandeleur, a bard with a quick wit and sharp tongue; and Arcan Ravithan, a mysterious rogue haunted by a complex past. Together, they formed the core of the Yard Rats, each member bringing unique strengths that Ubel came to respect deeply.
Life at Kerkhof Station
Living at Kerkhof Station is a stark contrast to her time with the Immortals of Karsis. The Yard Rats’ headquarters, a relic of a more optimistic age, stands in disrepair but retains a mystique that resonates with Ubel. She finds a strange comfort in the station’s history, in the whispered legends of the old rail network, and in Zuri Ironview, the elderly dwarf who keeps the Yard Rats equipped and informed. The station, with its abandoned train and spooky graveyard, has become more than a base—it’s a haven for adventurers with nowhere else to turn.
Despite the Yard Rats’ unorthodox methods, Ubel maintains a sense of duty to them, seeing their cause as one worth defending. The station, standing as a gate to unexplored lands, draws her into an ever-deepening mystery that speaks to the core of her fighter’s spirit. The group’s expeditions into the jungle and confrontations with Rasarian spies rekindle her warrior’s heart, while the station itself provides a stable ground, a place where she can reflect and prepare for the trials ahead.
Key Relationships
Tailyn Blithe: Ubel’s trust in Tailyn has only grown since the disastrous expedition to the Temple of the Lion. His relentless drive toward cosmic knowledge borders on obsession, but she understands his guilt and determination to find redemption. She regards him as a flawed genius, one whose visions may lead the Yard Rats toward unforeseen dangers—and possibilities.
Okoria Karselridrith (Okkie): Her closest friend from the Immortals, Okoria remains a strong connection to her past and a constant reminder of her duties. Though they are separated, Ubel keeps in touch with Okoria whenever possible, knowing that they share a bond forged in the fires of battle. Okoria’s reports on her new duty guarding the daring Metira amuse Ubel, who wonders how her friend endures such a thankless role.
Arcan Ravithan: Ubel is intrigued by Arcan’s past, though she harbors a careful skepticism of his motives. His enigmatic personality and conflicting loyalties are as dangerous as they are valuable to the Yard Rats, and she watches him closely, wary of any indication he might slip into darker inclinations.
Zuri Ironview: Ubel respects Zuri’s vast knowledge and appreciates the dwarf’s dedication to maintaining Kerkhof Station’s fading infrastructure. She often seeks Zuri’s guidance on the lore of the abandoned trains and lost rail network, seeing her as a kind of guardian of their headquarters.
Motivations and Goals
Ubel’s loyalty to the Yard Rats has only grown as she continues her work with them, but she remains driven by a desire for redemption after the disastrous expedition. She is determined to aid Tailyn in his pursuit of the mysteries surrounding the Temple of the Lion, hoping to finally bring peace to Zestari’s memory and to fulfill her duty as an Immortal of Karsis.
Restoring Honor: Haunted by her perceived failure in the expedition, Ubel seeks to redeem herself by aiding the Yard Rats in uncovering the secrets of Kerkhof Station and the dark forces at work in the jungle.
Protecting Seregon: Ubel has sworn to defend the Yard Rats and the city of Seregon, particularly from threats posed by the Red Wizards, whose influence has persisted even after their defeat. She is quick to take on Rasarian spies, seeing each confrontation as a chance to weaken the remaining influence of the Red Wizards in Seregon.
Exploring the Jungle: Ubel’s curiosity about the rail network and its connection to the jungle’s mysteries has deepened. She feels compelled to explore the tracks that lead out of Kerkhof Station, seeing it as both a personal journey and a way to honor the legacy of her order.
Personality Traits:
- Disciplined Warrior: Ubel is a fighter who holds herself to the highest standards of her order, embodying the Ironclaw Flight’s tenets of honor, strength, and vigilance.
- Loyal and Steadfast: She is unwavering in her loyalty to the Yard Rats, considering them her new family. Her bonds with Tailyn, Arcan, and Okoria shape her decisions, and she will fight to the last breath to defend them.
- Haunted by Past Failures: The Temple of the Lion expedition left Ubel with an inner turmoil she cannot shake. She questions herself, but uses her doubts to fuel her resolve, believing that redemption lies through continued vigilance.
Quotable Moment:
"Kerkhof Station may be crumbling, and my comrades may be a strange bunch. But here, with these Yard Rats, I have a purpose worth fighting for—and an honor to reclaim."
Summary
Ubel Ironclaw, a gold dragonborn Echo Knight of the Ironclaw Flight, stands as a beacon of honor within the Yard Rats. Haunted by her past failures and driven by a desire to redeem herself, she has found new purpose in guarding Kerkhof Station and its mysteries. With allies both strange and steadfast, Ubel’s life has transformed from one of rigid duty to one of camaraderie, exploration, and unbreakable loyalty to the group that has become her family.