Galonor was born of a daughter of a chieftan of the smaller but more backward tribes near to Urgir, where many "pinkskins" frequent for the purposes of trade. The story of his heritage is one of misfortune.
His mother fell into forbidden love with one of the crusaders who making his way past Urgir. The tribal members viewed their love as treachery to the horde and attempted to ambush and murder them when she was with child. The orc chieftan caught wind of the plan and attempted to intercept to save his own daughter, but his arrival late, and blood shed begun. In attempt to save the unborn child, the crusader and chieftan worked together and sacrificed themselves in hope that Galonor's mother would find safer haven away from the horde.
Galonor grew up hearing tales of heroics of father and grandfather, and vowed to take up arms travelling the lands to prove his might, and protect the discriminated. Having grown in a more human friendly environment, he favours the sword as his primary weapon, but continues to learn the ways of orc, using a flail attempting to follow in his grandfather's steps.
His journey has now brought him to the legends of the emerald spire, and the story continues today..