Aug 15

Aug 15 Agnuk Thunder & Krev the Furious

The brothers Stillbrook prefers to go by their stage names, Agnuk Thunder and Krev the Furious. Don’t be fooled by their small stature, as they play harder and faster than any other band in existence. With their band Blitzkrieg Horror, the brothers have developed a rabid cult following most bands could only dream of.

Agnuk Thunder

With the name Agnuk Thunder, most people expect to see a hulking creature on stage, one that would terrify most people. Agnuk, in fact, is the exact opposite, but that does not mean he can't thrash when playing his guitar.

Physical Description

Agnuk is an ordinary-looking halfling when not on stage. He stands 3 feet tall and is always dressed simply, with nondescript long pants and a solid-colored long-sleeved shirt. His look when performing is anything but ordinary. Agnuk wears tall black leather boots with 6-inch lifts and is bare-chested, revealing the tattoos that cover his entire upper torso. His face is painted a stark white with blood-red outlines around his eyes and mouth.

Backstory

Agnuk's real name is Wenster Stillbrook, but he prefers to go by his stage name most of the time. Growing up in the small village he was born in, Agnuk and his younger brother Levi began playing at an early age. They would entertain family and neighbors with renditions of folk ballads and songs about famous halflings throughout history. Many called them prodigies, constantly telling their parents they should further their skills at one of the schools in the nearby city.

Agnuk was admitted into the Iiiard Conservatory in the city of Ferrum, leaving behind his younger brother. Studying classical music, Agnuk learned the intricacies of playing the lute, his fingers manipulating the strings, and playing music that was not only technically perfect but beautiful. Agnuk loved playing the lute more than anything else but felt stifled in the rigid structure of the conservatory.

When his brother Levi arrived, Agnuk found his true passion - speed metal. Levi has been playing the music since he left and, on his arrival, showed Agnuk the furious beauty of it. Levi, a free spirit by nature, lasted only a week at school before he left to share his music with the world. Agnuk, enthralled with speed metal, quickly followed, and the two brothers set off to find like-minded people to form a band with. While his brother plays the lute fast and furious, Agnuk plays thunderous bass notes that shake the very foundations of the building he plays in.

Quick Reference Traits

Personality Traits. I am just a humble performer.
Ideals. Music can save the world.
Bonds. The band.
Flaws. I am jealous of my brother's talent.

Adventure Hooks

Agnuk's favorite lute is missing, and he urgently needs the party to track it down and return it to him. Its absence is affecting his ability to perform.
Agnuk has heard of magical lute strings that allow his fingers to play the instrument with unheard of speed and must have them.
The band now plays in large venues, and violent fans have become an issue. Agnuk wants the band to travel with them and provide crowd control during their shows.

Krev the Furious

With an obsessive passion for music, Krev pushes himself to the brink every show. He constantly searches for ways to play his lute faster and louder to whip his adoring fans into a frenzy.

Physical Description

Krev is thin for a halfing and in incredible physical shape. The muscles he does have are stretched tightly across his frame, but they are usually hidden from the crowds by the studded leather he wears on and off stage. His hair is a stylized purple mohawk that matches the color of his eyes.

Backstory

Krev's real name is Pizmin Stillbrook, but he refused to be recognized by any name other than his stage name. He is the younger brother of Agnuk Thunder (Wenster Stillbrook) and was considered a musical prodigy in his own right. Krev's technical skills did not equal those of his brother, but his creativity and the intensity he played would move even the most stoic of listeners.

When his brother left for the conservatory, Krev began experimenting with other types of music. Having grown bored with the folk songs and ballads he played, Krev discovered the electrifying sound of speed and thrash metal. He became enthralled by the music, reveling in the speed and freedom it allowed. Krev's parents couldn't understand the radical change and sent him off to study at the conservatory with his brother.

His time at the conservatory did not go well, lasting only a week. He immediately clashed with his instructors, who wanted him to practice and learn classical music. Valuing his musical freedom, he grabbed his new axe lute and walked out of the conservatory, never to return. In the city, he found like-minded musicians, including his brother, whom he convinced to quit school and join the band.

Quick Reference Traits

Personality Traits. I was born for the stage.
Ideals. Nothing comes between me and my music.
Bonds. The band.
Flaws. Constantly distracted thinking about music.

Adventure Hooks

Krev's parents want you to find him and his brother and bring them home.
Krev's band has been summoned to appear by the king for playing the devil's music.
A crazed fan has kidnapped Krev and needs to be rescued.

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Art Credit - Rockband 4, Harmonix