Character Abstracts
Barak Moonshadow
A warrior shaman from the Frozen Steppes skilled in the use of axe, shield and spear. His shamanic abilities allow him to enhance many of his physical attributes as well as interact with the spirit world. He wields the axe Frostbite, a bane to all undead, the Tannic Shield, a frightening shield that shows attackers visions of their death, and the Black Spear of Tears, said to be able to draw the life force from others. He is also equipped with Bracers of Fate which allow him to positively influence the whims of fate for himself and sometimes his companions.
Elshon Caelison
An elven warrior priest of Sho' skilled in the arts of healing as well as battle. His faith in Sho' allows him to summon a variety of abilities and allies, namely the Lightning Panthers and Star Cloak, to aid him in his battles against the enemies of Sho' and to aid all other living beings as well. He wields powerful magics granted by Sho' as well as paired swords that will not permanently harm a living being but will seriously disrupt the energies of the unliving. In addition he is equipped with the Ring of Sho', which allows him to discern falsehoods and quickly regain strength under any circumstances, and a set of magical wings that provide seemingly unlimited flight.
Giovanni Silvertongue
A Jack-of-Many-Trades skilled in escapology, powers of mind-reading and mind-speaking as well as many fighting styles. Although he is not considered a master of many of these abilities his diverse background allows him to devise unique solutions to many of the problems he faces. He is equipped with several focus gems, that allow him to use his mind powers more efficiently, Solomon's Cane, which aids in travel and combat against the supernatural, as well as a mysterious sword of superior craftsmanship and sharpness.
Gr'aath
A fierce swordsman of the mysterious and legendary Blood Keep skilled in combat ideologies and the proper use of the Sword. His devotion to the Sword allows him to do many things in battle that seem impossible and this coupled with his magical sword makes him a fearsome opponent in any melee. At times he is able to summon forth a spirit of rage to aid him in his battles. He is also equipped with the Cloak of Winds giving him great control over and allowing its manipulation. Recent events have created a bond between him and a set of formerly cursed bracers; the effects of this bonding are still unknown.
Lance Caspian
An adventurous priest of Testa skilled in standard and non-standard fencing forms, unarmed combat and able to influence the forces of chance with the gifts granted by Testa. He has many contacts among the more civilized people of the realm and is a tremendous aspect in any city-based endeavors. His wild and reckless demeanor may appear carefree but below the surface it disguises a cool and calculating mind ready for any unexpected event. He wields the scimitar Peerless, a very powerful artifact that is not completely understood as of yet.
Malus Kohlgar
A powerful dwarven warrior and neophyte Magesmith skilled in bludgeoning weapons and the shield. His great strength and ferocity make him a force to be reckoned with in any battle and his growing magical powers lend themselves to ferreting out information on magical artifacts and other mystical matters. He wields the Hammer of Thilm, a hammer of great physical and fiery destructive power, and the shield Impenetrable, said to be able to stop any physical and some magical forces. He is also equipped with Gauntlets of Might that increase his martial strength and a suit of Hearthforged plate armor given to him by his wife Ayla.