Buel Olthan

Buel Olthan is a representative for Ogres on the Thar'zash, the governing body of the Grutharin Dominion. His rank among the ogres is 'Du Grandis' meaning he is technically the second in command, but handles all governing decisions for his partner, their 'Grandis' or leader, Algok Molhun.

History
Born upon a chilly village in northern Mok'gruth, as a youth Buel worked on his family's ranch, raising gludrons, but was possessed with grander ambitions which led him to travel south to explore new opportunities. Much enjoying the warmer climate he developed a fascination with plantlife and alchemy, though much to his dismay he had little talent for the latter. After failing out of an alchemic education, he worked for some time in the coastal villages participating in philosophic forums and debates, before serving several years in the Dominion military where he awakened an innate talent for magic, and was a prominent combatant for several years before being greivously injured in an irregular off-season swarm. While recovering, Buel applied his magical skills to his passion for plantlife and alchemic understanding to organize several farms on previously inarable grounds. Buel leveraged the new groves to become an influential political figure in the Dominion, sadly his power nearly warped his goodnatured soul, as he spiraled into a life of indolent greed, beginning to abuse his authority, until he encountered the then Gladitorial Champion of the dominion, Algok Molhun. Algok humiliated Buel in a series of blunt political attacks, and then humbled him in a formal duel. Surprising many Algok and Buel became fast friends afterwards as Buel reformed and began taking a broader look at the health and happiness of the Dominion. Buel became Algok's closest partner and supported him both on and off the battlefield, gaining seats at the Thar'zash, where Buel often governed in Algok's stead. With the eruption of the Firemaw, Algok has traveled east to Valthar, while Buel continues to work at cultivating dominion holdings on the mainland.

Personality
Like most ogres in the Dominion, Buel is naturally confident, but he is possessed of an outwardly more jovial and friendly demeanor than many in the Dominion. While he maintains his love for the finer things in life, Buel works towards the betterment of the whole of the Dominion. Over the years, Buel has developed into a deeply patient individual, a trait which helps offset some of Algok's impulsiveness.

Skills and Abilities
While most ogres develop their prodigious strength, Buel's life has given him a wider range of skills. While he never developed much skill at alchemic mixing himself, Buel Olthan possesses modest alchemic knowledge, which supplements his understanding of plants and animals. Buel is also a tremendously powerful natural caster, especially adept at controlling rock and plantlife. Most potent of all though, is Buel's intellect and charismatic oratory skill.