User blog comment:Thornclaw Braveheart/Thorin Oakenshield vs. Roran Stronghammer/@comment-4552610-20130220002824

Undead RVD's "Best looking Dwarf I have ever seen vs some guy I don't know or care about" Edges:

Close Range: The Hammer appears to be more of a blacksmith or carpenter hammer. It will be no where near s effective as the Axe. The Hand Axe has far more reach and killing potential.
 * EDGE: Thorin

Mid Range: While the Spear is nice do to its reach, Orcrist is known for its sharpness and power. One hit to the Spear's shaft and Roran will have nothing but a stick. Orcist wins for its sharpness, power and ability to break the spear.
 * EDGE: Thorin

Long Range: While Roran is superior in using the bow, I don't know how well the Hunting Bow will fair against a Short Bow. The Short Bow appears to be more of a combat weapon while the hunting bow probably doesn't have that much power behind it. Killing a deer will require FAR less power than killing a warrior with armor. Between the two, the Short Bow has more killing power.
 * EDGE: Thorin

Special: You would think that the Kiteshield would be superior as it has more space and is made of weapon but the the Oak Shield is stronger then it appears and is great at parrying. The Kite shield is too heavy and cumbersome to parry. It is shield best used in a formation do to its strength and size but the Oak Shield is much more of a one-on-one shield. I'm giving this to the Oak Shield as it has more maneuverability and is better in a one-on-one fight.
 * EDGE: Thorin

Overall: Thorin should have this without any trouble. He is much older and far more experienced. His fighting prowess is far greater, his training is greater and his up close weapons will slaughter Roran. If Roran kept his distance, he MIGHT survive but the fight will get up-close and Thorin will rip right through him.
 * VOTE: THORIN OAKENSHIELD