Brogann the third son of a family of minor Taldan nobility, and with slim prospects for inheritance he has explored many avenues to make his way in the world.
He was always large and strong, and received some martial training in his youth, but in the course of his schooling it became evident that he also had an affinity for the arcane arts. Certainly he knew there was more power to be gained by mastering the fabric of the universe than by swinging a piece of steel. So he dedicated himself to the study of magic, attending the Arcanamirium in Absalom.
And yet, while there, he learned of a most interesting technique, the Way of the Sword Binder. With a small circle of other students, he explored this mystery. There was Saquiel, the aasimar rapier-hurler who claimed to be distant relative of Arazni. There was 'Aroden the Second', a presumptuous youth who carried a longsword and dressed in the Azlanti fashion. There was Sabriel, a quiet Elven woman with a Leafblade. And there was Fazienza the Mad, a tall Chelish woman with a falcata. Brogann put his great strength to use carrying the mightiest sword he could, a massive greatsword.
Shortly after graduation, he began looking for work with the Pathfinder Society. The Society was renowned for its extravagant level of pay. On his first mission, he fought alongside a Skald, and found the power of Rage intoxicating. True, he could not cast spells while under its effect, but he could still hurl his greatsword, with even more force.
Brogann is something of an oddball. He has become a devotee of Gorum after learning the ways of wizardry. There is something fundamentally satisfying about hitting your foe with a greatsword, and he will still be able to master the fabric of reality. The Way of the Sword Binder gives him the best of both worlds.
He came to Truneau six months ago at the suggestion of Sir Quentin the Bald, one of his Pathfinder companions and a paladin of Iomedae. Sir Quentin noted that there was a need for swordsmen to defend the town against the orc hordes, and also mentioned that he had a friend and fellow paladin (Brantos Calderon) stationed in Trunau. Sir Quentin is hoping that Brogann can keep an eye on Brantos while in town and make sure the paladin is doing well. Brantos requesting a transfer to this frontier town was rather unexpected, after all. Brogann was content to head to the frontier. Even if helping Trunau isn't as lucrative as Pathfinding, it's free of the bureaucracy and opacity that characterize the Society.
Brogann has made himself at home in town. After his first month staying at the Ramblehouse, he moved to the Longhouse, where his large stature did not make him feel out of place. Brogann spends much of his day training in the Commons, patrolling alongside the Grath brothers, or having a drink at the Killin' Ground after his patrol. He meets Brantos Calderon for a drink about once a week. Brogann takes some comfort in the fact that a paladin is on duty in Trunau, since he himself does not have that level of devotion or discipline - it's a good thing somebody else does. Brogann is also friendly with Agrit Staginsdar and Sara Morninghawk. Like himself, Agrit has both martial and arcane training, and he finds her a kindred spirit. He doesn't know Sara as well, but appreciates her skill at bladesmithing.
