Doros, the Goliath Paladin
"Grrrrrrrr....” - Doros
Doros (shortened from Doroski) is a male Goliath High-Paladin of Avan, Captain of the Lower Districts of Alivast, and close ally to Brorc Bronze-Fang. The group got off to a rough start with Doros as he grabbed and cured a cursed Task without being asked, or asking first. This act caused Borky to dislike Doros. However, after repeated meetings, social interaction, and killing some were-rats together, Doros has become one of The Unexpectables most devoted companions and a very close friend.
Doros' past was once shrouded in mystery due to his quiet nature, but more has come to light as of late. He was seemingly abandoned by his herd in the Greypeaks, ending up at the bottom of a ravine with a broken arm. He was discovered by Corner, a Kobold who contemplated eating him, but decided against it and took him into her clutch. He discovered the Avan Clergy through his mother's gold-trade, and left the clutch do join their ranks. Eventually, he ended up in Alivast and became a high-ranking officer of the guard.
Personality
Doros is a stern, taciturn kind of person who speaks very little, if at all, and mostly uses his huge stature and size to intimidate those who interact with him. Despite his nature, Doros will act instinctively if someone is in danger or has been afflicted by dark magic, in which case he deals with it in the most blunt way possible.
That said, Doros is also a very loyal and protective person to the right people, and willing to give second chances to rogues and knaves who want to turn over a new leaf. He is very doting on his loved ones...though his declarations are just as blunt and to the point as he is.
Relationships
Brorc Bronze-Fang
Doros works directly under Brorc's Paladin order. Doros trained with Brorc and has known him since he was first 'found' in the Greypeaks.
Task
Doros seems to have his eyes out for Task and his well-being. Doros sees Kobolds as family, as he was raised by them after he left his original herd under unshared circumstances. As such, he took a liking to Task immediately.
During the Alivast festival, Task and Doros were able to bond over Doros' problems with romance.
Doros also appreciated Task's willingness to help out the city guard with some minor casework and his offer to provide similar assistance in the future. Doros gave Task a notice for an archery instructor position as a token of gratitude.
At the Harvest Festival, Task met Doros' mother Corner for the first time and attempted to assure her that her son made many friends in Alivast and that Willow is a worthy partner for him. He ended up making the situation more embarrassing than it already was, but Doros appreciated Task's support anyway.
Borky
Doros does not tolerate any shenanigans when Borky joked about Willow's safety. He gave the orc a staredown so intense that Borky was left reeling and temporarily turned white.
Stendin
Doros and Stendin are Brorc's right hand men, and will often work together on missions of faith. Doros trained with Stendin and Brorc.
Willow
Doros and Willow out for cakes, fanart by Jack Kaiser
Doros was assigned to guard Willow during a murder investigation. After the events of the second adventure arc, Doros continued to visit Willow after she was released from custody.
It was observed by Task that Doros is attracted to Willow, and was trying to deliver her a "love letter" of sorts when the Unexpectables were picking up Brorc Bronze-Fang's gift. Doros also appeared visibly agitated at the prospect of Willow dancing with Panic Grimtongue at the upcoming festival.
At Task's gruff insistence, Doros finally worked up the courage to ask Willow out. The two of them are now currently dating, but due to a recent increase in Doros' duties they have had to cancel several dates.
Doros regularly writes love letters to Willow, but they are rather blunt and short. Willow appreciates them and keeps them in a drawer inside her arcanium. (See adjacent gallery.)
Rough waters came as he and Willow had a fight, though nobody was quite sure over what until the day of the Silver King's ball, where it was revealed to be a difference in wanting to go to the party at all. After receiving a letter from Willow while standing guard at The Silver King's ball, Doros was convinced to visit the Sweet Dragon to dance with her after the party.
Panic Grimtongue
Doros does not like Panic. It is unclear if this was due to seeing him as a romantic rival for Willow or if there were other motives. Panic seems to be the thinly veiled hypothetical 'dangerous man' that Doros once lectured WIllow about keeping her distance from.
Upon hearing Panic's amazing performance of "Johnson B. Merry" at the Summer Festival, Doros became infuriated at Panic's rendition, and chased him off the stage. He was stopped by 3 other paladins of different orders.
Upon learning that Willow would be moving into the Sweet Dragon's new Arcanium, he and Panic shared a, as described by the players, "Bro Moment," with Panic reassuring Doros that there was nothing in between himself and Willow, and Doros taking solace in Willow moving into a safer residence.
Tarusk
Doros doted on the guard drake after it protected Willow when she was attacked while she was pet-sitting during Task's absence. As a reward, the specialest boi got a trip to the pet spa for grooming and Doros has been sneaking him lots of cupcakes and other treats.
Welch
Welch is one of Doros' subordinates. Doros appears to tolerate Welch's occasional lapses in protocol or is completely ignorant of them.
Sebastian Strong
Sebastian is one of Doros' subordinates. He is fiercely loyal and protective of his commander, especially when it comes to Doros' budding romance with Willow. The only problem is that Strong's loud voice tends to make his private conversations with his captain public knowledge. Sebastian is the only member of Doros' squad that calls him "captain".
Corner
Corner is Doros' adoptive mother. She discovered him injured at the bottom of a ravine and took him into her clutch, though not before contemplating eating him. However, she's vary glad she chose the latter option, as she seed Doros as a wonderful son and loves him like her own. Doros seems to find his mother to be overbearing and embarrassing however, not wanting Willow or Task to meet her while she was in town for the Harvest Festival. Corner is very attuned to Doros' mental state and is able to read subtle changes in his expression and demeanor that are unnoticeable to other observers.
Trivia
- With the exception of Grenelda and Strong, all of Doros' squad call him "Boss".
- According to MontyGlu, Doros has cried only three times: when he fell and broke his arm and his herd didn't come to get him, when he left the kobolds of the Greypeaks to become a paladin of Avan, and when Stillhavity's monsters took over Alivast, as he was scared to lose Willow.
- Doros only spoke twice, both in his first appearance, but later on, he never speaks "on camera" and instead communicates using a variety of nonverbal communication methods.
- Doros is afraid of public speaking in front of large groups. Sebastian Strong comments that he especially has problems talking to pretty girls. According to Grenelda, "something happened" at a public speaking event.
- According to Monty, Doros was meant to be a one-off character, presumably brought in just to break the curse on Task. However, Borky's interactions with the Paladin convinced her to bring him back.
- When visiting his family, his younger Kobold siblings crawl all over him to absorb his body heat. As they're the same color as him, they look like malformed lumps on his body at a distance.
- Corner calls him by his full name Doroski. He much prefers the shortened version, however.
- Doros can, and has given a charging horse and rider a piledriver.
- On his days off, he trains at the Avan temple and participates in some rituals there and spends time with Willow.
- Doros is Chaotic Good.
- Doros loves pretzels.
- Doros is a lover, not a fighter unless he has to be.