Bruthazmus — Nettlewood Bugbear

Bugbear ranger. Nualia's hired enforcer at Thistletop. He hates elves.

Overview

An infamous bugbear who lived alone in northern Nettlewood for years as a trapper and caravan robber. Nualia encountered him when he tried to capture her to sell to Riddleport pirates. She defeated him without taking a wound and offered him a job. He has treated her almost as a mother figure since.

He wears a necklace of elf ears. This is not a metaphor for a preference — it is a behavioral fact. Any elf in range becomes his primary target regardless of tactical sense.

At Thistletop

Stationed in D4f (his chambers). Typically found in D2 (Ripnugget's harem) — he has developed a disturbing attachment to Ripnugget's goblin wives. Has not slept in his own chambers in days. Deeply jealous of Tsuto for getting to raid Sandpoint while Bruthazmus was required to stay at Thistletop.

During Lamashtu services (weekly, daytime): attends along with Gogmurt, Tsuto, Lyrie, and all goblins. Orik boycotts services. Bruthazmus does not.

Stats (RotR source)

• CR 3, bugbear ranger 4.
• Necklace of elf ears (trophies).
• Pathological hatred of elves — attacks any elf in preference to all other targets.

Key Connections

• Shalelu Andosana — Bruthazmus killed her stepfather Jakardros Sovark. This is her primary personal motivation for hunting goblin activity near Sandpoint. She knows what he looks like.
• Nualia — His employer. He regards her with something close to reverence. She hired him after defeating him in single combat.
• Thistletop — His current base of operations.

Campaign Status

Present at Thistletop during the assault. Whether he was encountered and defeated by the party is not recorded in available sources. The encounter was designed for D2 or D4f.