He's big, not round and you wouldn't dare bounce him on the ground, but he is still one of the most mis-understood characters in Bloodbowl. Although causing over 150 casualties in his career, it's only because other players insist on standing too close to ol' Roots, he is claustophobic you see.

He is proud of not having to 'sit' on people in order to hurt them, or grow over-sized finger nails, instead using good old-fashioned punching.

Lightning Roots also has the distingiushed honour of being the top player ever on a halfling team