Stout and barrel-chested like the majority of his Dwarven kin, Kepal Shattershield comes in at an imposing four feet eleven inches and a solid two-hundred pounds. Like most that make their home beneath the earth, Kepal is of fair skin and his face is dominated by a very large beard; the beard itself is a brown hairy mass held straightened and bunched in places by golden rings and twine. A veteran of numerous conflicts with Middle-Earth’s lesser cherished residents, numerous scars can be seen on the Dwarf’s face and (when exposed) arms; most notably of these is the remnant of a large gash cutting through the left side of his brow. Despite the borderline-wild mane that makes up this Dwarf’s beard, his actual hair is rather tame; a simple Mohawk runs front to back atop his head, ending in a small pony-tail that is often covered by headgear of some sort or another.
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Though he tends to keep to himself, Kepal has shown on many an occasion to be a thoughtful and friendly Dwarf, even to those not of his own kind (i.e. Shire-folk, Men). Despite this, he can be rather stubborn when giving his trust to others; however, like with any Dwarf, a simple show of strength or worth is enough to turn his opinion abruptly around. One thing to note, is that he displays a distinct dislike for the Eldar, though he does not speak as to the reason why.
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Broad shouldered and muscular from long years of serving as a soldier and blacksmith, the Dwarf is often seen abroad in full battle raiment and rarely attired in garments fit for "town" life. He is most commonly seen in a distinctive red suit of dwarven armor, the helmet of which is topped with a golden likeness of the famed 'Lord of the Eagles'. A relic from his long years as a warrior of Erebor in the lands of Rhovanion, he has worn this armor with pride for many a decade; despite this, Kepal seeks to replace this raiment, and has taken to searching for a more refined suit of armor in recent years.
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In terms of armament, Kepal has trained with various types of weaponry, but has a soft spot in his heart for warhammers, and like any Dwarf of Middle-Earth, axes. Though a long-time user of double-headed axes (the use of which has proven his surname 'Shattershield' to be quite fitting), he has changed his style in recent decades. As of late, he often sports a broad dwarven shield, but alternates between his favorite short-axe and hammer.