Summary of Amulet Team #1: Introduction
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CHARACTER ORIGINS--Day #0--03/23/07

Diggory "Diggs" Rockbottom (Mike Maughmer): Gnome Sorcerer (Level 3).
  Diggs is an archaeologist from the Gnome city commonly called 
  "The Anthill".  He specializes in summoning magics with an emphasis on
  insects.

Grieves (Chet Erez): Elven Druid (Level 3).
  Grieves is never far from his animal friends.  He lost his homeland many
  years ago and has become a scout and healer.

"Moose" (Chris Quenelle): Human Fighter (Level 3).
  Moose is a striking figure in full plate armor carrying a great sword.

Victor Killian (Trevor Bechtel): Human Rogue/Sorcerer (Level 2/1).
  Victor has trained in the arts of the underworld and feels at home in 
  the shadows.  He wears leather armor and wields a rapier and dagger
  in combat.

William Wobblerod (Chris Knight): Human Bard (Level 3).
  William plays the clarinet, works illusions, and heals his companions.
  He is a short, blond fellow who wears stylish clothing (sometimes 
  leather armor).


ADVENTURE NOTES--Day #1--04/06/07

Moose at the Bat:
    Moose entered the interview room with his usual directness to the
warm greetings of the Alpha-Z recruiter Michael Zharra.  He was mildly
surprised to find a large minotaur in the room as well.
    When asked about his skills, Moose said "I have a big sword, nice
armor, and I know how to use them."  He then went on to explain that he
was seeking employment to earn fame and fortune, so he could find a rich
woman to marry and he could retire in style.
    Michael suggested the Moose demonstrate his skill with the sword in
a sparring match against the minotaur, Quaz.  The fight did not go well
at first.  Moose was apparently not used to fighting such a large opponent,
but he did find his center and finish the match.

Grieves Drags It Out:
    Grieves strolled into the interview room with Doc, his trained fighting
dog, at his side.  He ignore the minotaur as he discussed his background and
skills with Mr. Zharra.  Grieves spent time in the military as a scout and
medic, tracking, hunting, and providing backup to the front line troops.
He indicated that he sought out Alpha-Z based on their reputation for
reliability and high quality work.  
    When asked to demonstrate his skills, they walked to the practice yard,
where Doc performed a "recover" trick to pull an injured man to safety where
Grieves healed him.  He also demonstrated summoning a bear, which he 
dismissed shortly thereafter.

Diggs Scuttles Through:
    Diggs popped into the interview room with his typical unrestrained energy.
He jumped up onto Michael's desk so they could talk easier and happily
rambled on about just about anything set before him.  When asked about why
Alpha-Z, he said because he saw the sign and wanted to try being an
adventurer.
    To demonstrate his skills, Diggs summoned a smallish beetle... and then
a bigger one.  He explained his summoning skills and why he favors insects.
He also explained that he's a trained archaeologist, showing off odd tools
and such to Mr. Zharra.

Victor Sneaks In:
    Victor made his way into the interview room with a casual style as if
he was meant to be there.  He then commenced to change the subject and dodge
around questions aimed at his background and merely claimed that he was 
good at gathering information... a spy.  With the appropriate skills to back
that up.  He said he wanted to join Alpha-Z because they are a well
respected guild where he hopes to learn more.
    A dark corner of the practice yard was used for his demonstration.  An
area where rogues practice in the shadows and on walls of various types.
Victor performed well moving through the shadows, then was challenged to
a match by Rachel, an elven rogue who was overseeing that part of the yard.
Victor attempted to distract her using a Mage Hand spell to float a dagger
up from her left, but she smiled and tossed a dagger right by Victor,
spoiling his concentration instead... and ending his spell.  They then set
to fighting.  Victor knew he was not likely to win going straight in, so
he feinted left and then struck right, scoring a touch easily on his
opponent.

William Plays It Right:
    William strolled into the interview room as if making an entrance on
stage.  Seeing the minotaur, he made as if to hang his hat on its horns
then thought better of it.  He explained to Mr. Zharra that he was an 
entertainer by trade, with an interest in building up his collection of 
tales.  Why join Alpha-Z?  Because he likes the name.
    He played a short piece on his clarinet and demonstrated his 
spellcasting skills with a Dancing Lights spell.  He also claimed some
amount of healing ability, but did not have a chance to show it off.
He explained that he could defend himself as needed, but did not have a
lot of interest in being on the front line.  


Bootstrapping:
    The five of them did get hired and put through training at the Alpha-Z
boot camp... where you lose your boots on day one and have to earn them 
back.  Sergeant Korg and the other trainers taught them how to work better
with teammates, polishing up the rough edges on the raw talent the five
contained.