Auk is a half-orc orphan, found abandoned by Borag BattleAxe, a dwarven smith and cleric of Torag. The old dwarf could not bring himself to just leave the child to die, and deiced to raise him as his own. 15 years later, Auk is ready to leave home, a journey for answers and redemption. Before he left, Auk was given sword "Vengrym", meaning justice. It is a bastard sword made by his adoptive father. Auk sees the sword as an instrument of his redemption and his souls chance for peace.