Ulric Dawn was a man of humble origins, living a simple life in a quaint hamlet nestled at the edge of a vast, primeval forest. At the age of thirty-five, Ulric was a ruggedly handsome man with sun-kissed skin and a thick mane of chestnut hair that fell in unruly waves to his shoulders. His eyes, a deep shade of green, mirrored the dense foliage of the forest he often ventured into. Ulric's attire was that of a woodsman: a worn leather vest over a simple linen shirt, sturdy breeches, and boots scuffed from countless journeys through the underbrush. His hands, calloused and strong, spoke of a life spent in labor and care for his family—his beloved wife, Mara, and their young son, Finn.

One fateful day, Ulric's life took a harrowing turn when a stampeding herd of elk knocked him unconscious deep within the forest. Upon awakening, he found himself face-to-face with a terrifying sight—a twelve-foot-long feline creature with jet-black fur, its body drenched in blood from the slain elk that surrounded them. A strange, claw-shaped wound marked Ulric's shoulder, a grim reminder of the encounter. The creature, after a menacing snarl, vanished into the forest's depths.

Returning home to recover, Ulric's life was upended once more when a sudden and inexplicable demonic incursion besieged their village. As the hellish creatures descended upon his home, Ulric, driven by desperation to protect his family, unleashed a primal scream. In that moment, he transformed into a massive bear, a power he had never known he possessed. The bear's fury was indiscriminate; while it tore through the demonic assailants, it also tragically claimed the lives of Mara and Finn.

Haunted by his actions, Ulric now wanders the forest, grappling with the duality of his newfound power and the devastating loss of his family. His once gentle demeanor is overshadowed by a brooding intensity, and his eyes, once full of warmth, now reflect a haunted soul. Ulric's unique quirk is the way he absentmindedly rubs the claw-shaped scar on his shoulder when lost in thought, a silent testament to the day his life changed forever.

Ulric's journey is one of seeking redemption and understanding the curse that has befallen him. His path is fraught with internal conflict as he wrestles with the beast within and the external threats that continue to plague his world. As he navigates this new reality, Ulric's story unfolds as a tragic tale of a man torn between his humanity and the monstrous power that now defines him.