Action 1. 
Don makes a split second decision to move in toward the shield barer. Dodging not away, but closer. Closing the distance to throw off the timing of the shield thug. “Good charge. You are truly a worthy opponent.” 

Action 2. 
Now in close, Don went for an [b]ear clap[/b]. To discombobulate the shield thug. 
[i]Strength D (3) + Fighting Style F (1) + Natural Weapons E (2) = base effectiveness 6 + Flare F[/i]

“VARIUS!” Don called out. “My comrades call me Don.” 

Action 3. 
He delivered a sharp, hard jab at the shield thugs head. 
[i] Strength D (3) + Fighting Style F (1) + Natural Weapons E (2) + Combo (1) = base effectiveness 7[/i] 

“Don Krueger!”