Ulf Sharkeater

"It comes with the territory. Sometimes you gotta accept you might wind up dyin'."

Ulf Sharkeater is a half-orc soldier hailing from Juthron. Although orcs are not native to Juthron, his service in the Frost Giant Wars suggests that he was born there. A powerful man who harnesses great rage in combat, he leads from the front, holding a sergeant-equivalent rank. Gruff and brash, he lacks social graces, but holds a firm commitment to following orders. While he may seem savage, he's in fact quite the professional. He is in a relationship with Triska Whitetail, and as of the end of Chapter 1, the pair have been travelling as part of the guard of Tolstygg the Younger.

Chapter 1: Cloak and Dagger
The Sewer Crabs first heard of Ulf while interrogating a captured sailor, part of the original group of muggers that they took in. He was referred to as first mate of the Bloody Bride, and was present when the Crabs investigated the ship. Singularly unhelpful, Ulf avoided answering any of the Crabs' questions and was quite hostile to their investigation.

Later, the Crabs spoke to Valk Cragjaw and learned that Ulf was not always the first mate of the Bride, discovering at the same time his relationship with Triska. Returning again to the Bride, the Crabs attempted to peacefully bring Ulf into custody, but he resisted arrest, flying into a rage and fighting back fiercely. Aeta Tideturner and Orebic Underheld managed to wear Ulf down and knock him unconscious, thereby arresting him.

Ulf proved to be similarly uncooperative in custody, though he was clearly concerned for Triska's safety. He revealed that he had only been acting under orders, and that he had been installed on the Bride to keep an eye on Urko. However, he refused to divulge the identity Durnam, leaving the Crabs stumped for now.

When Arjan shut down the investigation, Ulf was one of the men he freed from the watch's prison. Though without a weapon, he demonstrated his great strength, nearly knocking Keila Blathin out with a resounding headbutt. He later, alongside Triska, guarded the Bloody Bride as it stood in drydock. The Crabs, overhearing the pair expressing doubts about their role in the conspiracy, offered an olive branch; allow the two to leave in exchange for them not raising the alarm. Although guarded, Ulf took the deal, and he and Triska left together.

Ulf was later pardoned for his actions due to his exemplary military record. He then encountered Tolstygg the Younger and, after being defeated in an arm wrestling contest, became the royal's guard for his ambassadorial role travelling Tarai.