Bankus Ironhands the Unbound

Attributes

Skill Proficiencies

• Plumbing (Master): Skilled and efficient, but the monotony occasionally dulls his enthusiasm.
• Welding (Novice): Rudimentary knowledge and experience with limited finesse under pressure.
• Military (Sergeant): Leadership potential evident, but the rigidity of former discipline has faded.
• Entrepreneurial Ambition (Unstable): A bold dreamer, but challenges in self-organization and execution often undermine progress.
• Problem-Solving: Adaptable when confronted with immediate obstacles, though the long-term often escapes his focus.

Perks & Traits

• Defiant Spirit: Bankus Ironhands thrives on independence, stubbornly pressing forward against adversity (+2 to resolve).
• Hands of Steel: Years of labor have refined his craft, though precision wanes with fatigue.
• Dreamer’s Fire: Sparks of creativity and big-picture thinking offer glimpses of what could be, even if details falter.
• Family Beacon: His loved ones provide purpose, though the weight of responsibility adds constant pressure.

Flaws

• Unrestrained Independence: A drive to control his own destiny often clashes with authority and criticism, leading to conflicts or instability (-2 to relationships).
• Fragile Stamina: Chronic conditions and prolonged labor strain both his body and focus.
• Scattered Execution: Grand visions for entrepreneurship often lack follow-through, leading to stalled projects or unstable outcomes.
• Mental Strain: Lingering shadows of loss, longing, and dependency periodically cloud his judgment.

Backstory

Bankus Ironhands the Unbound is a soul chasing freedom, tethered by the inescapable challenges of reality. From the rigid structure of military life to the unforgiving world of freelancing, he longs for independence and self-made success but struggles to balance ambition with the demands of everyday life. Authority and routine feel suffocating to him, yet self-direction too often falters under the weight of self-doubt and poor habits.

Once a soldier, Bankus carries the echoes of leadership and discipline, though the sharpness of those days has dulled. The loss of comrades—both to war and the silent scourge of suicide—lingers like a ghost, shaping an inner world that is equal parts driven and haunted. His family serves as both anchor and burden, adding depth to the struggle for a better future. The road ahead remains uncertain, paved with both resilience and unresolved obstacles.