Sunday, March 28, 2010

Dramatis personæ

I suppose we should kick this thing off by introducing you to the characters in this carnival. They are a varied lot of scoundrels, saints, the quick and the really stupid. We have dwarves that look like they got hit by the ugly forest...and pop stars, well, at least one pop star.

So without further ado....

Ugly Sal: A "Jeweler" by profession, Sal has been known to spend his free time juggling, lurking in shadows, "borrowing" the jewelry off of dead aristocrats, or standing on a pile of disemboweled zombies swinging a gore covered mace. This dwarf looks like the gods forgot where their privy was and just went on his face. Also, he doesn't bathe...at least not yet, but there is always the next adventure.

Crazy Ponto Bandawax: Standing at 3 feet, with spiky white hair that adds another 6 inches, Crazy Ponto almost looks like one of those treasure trolls, except he carries a battle axe as big as he is, and he is known for launching himself into danger without a thought. Crazy Ponto enjoys bird watching, hunting and knee capping things much much bigger than him.

Tokor Gimelheim: Straight and narrow, this dwarf knows the difference between right and wrong...gods help you if he thinks you are wrong. Tokor may not be that smart, but he is known for his single mindedness, also for his skill with a net and trident. Tokor can usually be seen on the front lines of any battle, leading the charge against unlikely odds. When he is not doing that he is working on a series of drawings of his travel companions and the exotic places that they have visited and wreaked havoc in.

Kaedryn Kennyrsythek: He is a tall and graceful elf that wields a might bow. Yes, you have never seen the likes of Kaedryn before. Kaedryn can often be seen fighting side by side with Tokor, the mighty dwarf as they keep count of the number of enemies they fell...wait a minute, there is more to Kaedryn than a tired fantasy trope, he also is working on a play that will show the world his skill at...shooting arrows and running around the forest...er, maybe we should move on.

Morton Hobbs: Morton is a holy man, a travelling doctor who serves the mighty Estanna, goddess of house and home...what's that? oh don't you worry about that ball gag, and that whip is strictly for religious functions. Oh no, don't worry, that is just his walking staff, a man of Morton's...esteem needs help getting around. Why is he petting you? Oh that is just his way of offering a blessing...don't be scared.

Perdita Martine: Perdita is beautiful, Perdita is fabulous, Perdita can rip a door off of it's hinges. Perdita is a witch that the other witches laugh at for not having any warts. She is also a rising star known in many of the best theaters for her singing and dancing. With such hits as "Orc on the inside" and "Beholder behold me" and of course the chart topping hit "Jealous Bones" Touring all the finest caves and abandoned manors near you!

There you go, that's the whole rogue's gallery. United by a crime that none of them committed; held together by their love of money and their own personal vanities, no rat is too scary, no zombie too quick, no situation too easy for them to exploit. They are the members of Mr Grimes' irregulars, the finest new members at the Screaming Eagle security company. Here to serve with honor...and because 90 % of them are indentured into servitude.

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