Hafthor Dragonsbane, a towering figure at 7'4" and a venerable age of 1,225 years, presents an imposing silhouette against any backdrop. His origins as a bugbear barbarian are evident in his muscular frame and the fierce glint in his deep-set eyes, yet his countenance bears the weight of centuries, marked by scars and a perpetual furrow of sorrow. Clad in armor forged from the scales of Thoraxes, the dragon he defeated, Hafthor's attire speaks of his legendary prowess and the battles he has endured. His weapon of choice, a massive battle-axe named 'Yishka's Vengeance,' is a constant reminder of the love and loss that has shaped his eternal life.

Cursed with agelessness by the sorcerer Aelrich, who was consumed by jealousy over Hafthor's wife, Yishka, Hafthor has witnessed the passage of time and the mortality of those he cherished. This curse, intended as a cruel spectacle of Yishka's demise, instead fueled Hafthor's resolve to leave his homeland, seeking solace and purpose in the endless battles across the Forgotten Realms. His strong bonds with the high elves of the Elven Isles have offered him camaraderie and a semblance of belonging, yet the pain of his past lingers.

As chieftain of his tribe, Hafthor's leadership is unquestioned, his strength unmatched. Yet, his heart yearns for a peace that seems ever elusive, a respite from the relentless march of time. His quest for purpose leads him to fight for any cause that offers payment, his skills as a laborer and warrior in high demand. Though not adept at diplomacy, Hafthor's respect for the old gods, Thor and Odin, guides his moral compass through the tumultuous seas of his existence.

Hafthor's journey is fraught with conflict; the eternal life he was cursed with, the loss of his beloved Yishka, and the constant battle to find meaning in a world that ages around him. Yet, in his heart, he holds onto the hope that one day he might find a way to break the curse, to join Yishka in the afterlife, or perhaps to find a new purpose that can fill the void left by her absence. Until then, Hafthor Dragonsbane roams the realms, a living legend, seeking battles to fight and a peace that might finally quell the storm within.