Game of thrones fans

This thread could probably be put somewhere else as I'm gonna be asking a role playing "style" question, but I put it here because it directly relates to the Game of thrones universe. I'm a huge fan of the Game of thrones books, as well as the show. My question is how do most Barbarians style themselves? I realize that they are from the northern wastes, so for my barbarian character that I am conceptualizing, I picture him as being more of a Northman from say house stark, or Umber, rather than your typical scantily clad, fur armored Conan the barbarian. The only thing is that the Northmen from GOT are a bit more sophisticated than your typical "barbarian". So how "cultured" are the barbarians at Knight realms? Are there any that are more like the noble starks, and less like the savage Dothraki??

We have had players play both ends of this spectrum in the past. Honestly they both can work and both can make sense, through either simple diversity or through concept of different tribes.

Thank you James. That will help alot when planning costume creation and backround.
-Jeremiah

As someone on the "scantily clad" side of things, my argument goes as such. It's cold up in the north, so summer's in Travance are crazy hot compared to what she's used to, so she dresses for that. Once winter hits, there will be more layers and cover, but for summer, might as well show a little skin.

And the cultured thing depends on your history a bit. What's his family like? Danae's a cleric, so she's pretty civilized - until battle that is, and that's where the bloodlust and a bit more "savage" nature starts to come out for her. She's also part of a huge family(she's the youngest of 11) so she's very motherly and protective of her friends. But, that's just how I made her. You do what you find best!

I agree with Sister Danae. If you are from Holy crap it's coldland, odds are you aren't wearing long furs in the middle of summer. I always try the visualize what your culture is like and go from there. As the wife of a Barbarian, during the winter I take some of my costuming from my husband. Though Honestly in winter the clad in furs motif is the way to roll. But do what you feel your character would wear. When it all boils down to it you have to be happy with what you decide.

As James said, the types of barbarians can vary. Just remember that Game of Thrones isn't Knight Realms and vice versa. Draw your inspiration from wherever you like & dress appropriately for the character & weather.