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 when facing rejection or failure).
• 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, leading to conflicts or instability (-2 to relationships with superiors).
• 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 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 Staff Sergeant, 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.