CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS: ======================= Last Update = 12/12/93 (March 1, 697) Furnes Blackhand ---------------- Race: Human Class: Cleric of Hastenzi Sex: Male Height: 5'6" Weight: 150# (245# equipped) Age: 21 Furnes is very impressive looking for a cleric. One might even mistake him for a holy warrior. He wears plate mail (magical) which has been polished and given a redish sheen and carries a shield (magical) with the symbol of Hastenzi painted on it. He also wears a helmet and gloves in combat conditions. When not in his mail he often wears a red tunic. He carries a powerful looking mace (magical) into combat and wears a silver holy symbol around his neck at almost all times. He also wears a distinctive ring (which he talks to and calls "Wil"). Furnes was a minor cleric in Highland's temple to Hastenzi who was nearly thrown out of the temple because of his penchant for practical jokes. He joined the group for their first adventure (a very _explosive_ entrance). He loves to toy with fire and often burns valuables in worship of his god. His skill with fire is matched by few. He also has studied religion, spellcraft, and is currently studying engineering. Galen ----- Race: Human Class: Magic User Sex: Male Height: 6'5" Wieght: 150# (180# equipped) Age: 20 Galen does not wear the standard clothing of a mage. He has chosen to dress more like a merchant. His clothing is not very striking but has an unusual number of pockets. He wears a pair of bracers on his arms (which are magical) along with a ring (magical protection) which is not obvious. He walks with a limp in his right leg, and is armed with a powerful staff (magical). When travelling, he caries spare clothing, food, and other supplies in a backpack. Three large spellbooks fill much of his pack. His sigil is not openly displayed. He is the 3rd son of a minor family in the area of Vinyard. He joined the group in Highland after their first adventure together and has been with them ever since. He is skilled in heraldry, gem cutting, and gaming. Melody Bardot ------------- Race: Half-Elf Class: Bard Sex: Female Height: 5'6" Weight: 140# (175# equipped) Age: 35 Melody is a rather attractive young half-elf with an ear for music and stories. Harsh travelling conditions have led her to wear leather armor and carry a fine short sword (magical). She also has at least one visible dagger (magical). Not often noticed is the ring (magical protection) she wears. Across her back is a mandolin, and in her pack is a spellbook. She was the daughter of an innkeeper in Turthan and was taught many of her skills working there. She joined the group in Highland for their first adventure shortly after arriving with Studly for the festival. She may look a bit tough, but she puts people off guard with her fine looks, her music and her tumbling and juggling abilities. In fact she had made a living with those skills. Along the way she also has learned gem appraisal and has taken to studying accents. Rhodan Weatherwood ------------------ Race: Half-Elf Class: Ranger Sex: Male Height: 5'10" Weight: 138# (258# equipped) Age: 32 Rhodan is a very strong man, and he looks it. He wears chain mail (magical), carries a shield (magical) and wears a helmet. His favorite weapon is a long sword (magical) with which he has exceptional skill. He also caries a light crossbow, several daggers, a blowgun, and a javalin. His pack contains a variety of supplies used for living off the land or adventuring. Rhodan has not revealed much about his past. He was raised in Highland and has a strong friendship with the temple of Louhi. He has an overwhelming hatred of goblins and some prejudices against dwarves. He is skilled at tracking, foraging, setting snares, and making animal noises (although a few failures in this last skill lead people to believe the opposite). He has tried to lead the group on several occasions. Spike ----- Race: Dwarf Class: Fighter Sex: Male Height: 4'0" Weight: 153# (273# equipped) Age: 53 (Young for a Dwarf) Spike is a very tough looking fighter. He wears a suit of fine plate mail and a heavy cloak (magical). In battle he typically caries a magical battle axe but has been known to also wield a light crossbow, a hammer, or a sling. He also carries a single javalin (magical). One might say that he bristles with weapons. He is well equipped with climbing and other mountaineering gear. His Dwarven name is Agland, and he is from the North Ore Canyon clan. He was part of the original team put together in Highland and has at many times acted as the team leader. He puts honor and glory before most anything else. He is a skilled blacksmith with exceptional endurance and skill in rope use and hill land survival. An odd touch on top of this is that he is also skilled in etiquette. Studedly Dice ------------- Race: Half-Elf Class: Thief ("entrepreneur") Sex: Male Height: 5'3" Weight: 110# (185# equipped) Age: 25 Studedly has a very non-assuming appearance. People tend not to notice him and he likes it that way. He plays things from the shadows. He wears studded leather armor and counts upon his cloak (magical protection) and dexterity to avoid being hit. He carries a short sword (magical) at his side, but has been known to fight with a dagger (magical) in close quarters or a short bow at great range. In his pack he keeps supplies and a great number of things that come in handy. When adventuring he also caries a ten foot pole. Studedly came from Turthan with Melody to Highland, where he joined the group for their first adventure. His name is pronounced with the second 'd' silent. He is skilled in the use of ventriloquism, setting snares, jumping, and his favorite pasttime... gaming.