Let's give this in-character thing a shot.
People like to think I'm uncivilized, but I never understood why barbaric prowess implied intellectual inferiority. I've gone to great lengths to ensure that I am ready for whatever comes my way, be that a swarm needing to be axed a question, a planar being needing to be identified, documents in want of translation, or a nobleman or woman needing to be persuaded.
Mr. K needed some nimble fingers one day, so I can at least attempt a sly placement of papers, trinkets, and other small items. I'm none too keen on magic or religion, primarily divine magic, so I try my best to understand spells being cast and my own ability to use magical devices.
Also, I have a boat. You know, the boat you buy with prestige.
Meh, I'll be convinced. He's not going to be played locally, anyway, since he was part of a duo I dropped out of because I got butt-hurt over my own made-up DPR race. Brigid the paladin should probably not get leveled too quickly. Thanks for convincing me, no seriously, thanks.