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<blockquote data-quote="Spatterlight" data-source="post: 2978472" data-attributes="member: 42734"><p><strong>Age of Worms: Characters</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Current Characters</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Aiyda (Female Human, Bard):</strong> A young songstress just setting out into the world.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Cypress (Male Elf, Druid):</strong> A servant of nature sent to right the wrongs committed against the environment.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Doctor Voo (Male Human, Cleric of Wee Jas):</strong> A prophet of the Stern Lady recently roused from a quiet life.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Max (Male Halfling, Rogue):</strong> A talent scout and opportunist ready to twist any situation to his advantage.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Natasha (Female Human, Ranger):</strong> An idealist with visions of solving the world's problems.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Scorch (Male Human, Fighter):</strong> A washed-up gladiator seeking a second chance at fame and glory.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Sergi (Male Human, Sorcerer):</strong> A vain sorcerer-artist escaping the tyranny of his father.</li> </ul><p><strong>Inactive Characters</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Cypress (Male Elf, Druid):</strong> A servant of nature sent to right the wrongs committed against the environment.</li> </ul><p></p><p>Below is a description of each character's history, appearance, and a link to the character's current miniature. History and appearance were provided by each player.</p><p></p><p></p><p>[size=+1]Aiyda[/size]</p><p><em>Female Human, Bard</em></p><p></p><p><strong>Background:</strong> Aiyda has spent her entire life in Diamond Lake. The daughter of a prostitute employed at the Emporium, she is Doctor Voo's half-sister. Growing up in the Emporium she has witnessed many terrible things. She has also heard all manner of stories of riches and fame that can be found on the road from the former sideshow performers and freaks of the Emporium. Fearful she will be dragged into her mother's occupation, Aiyda has set out to explore some of the area around Diamond Lake.</p><p></p><p><strong>Appearance:</strong> Aiyda stands 5'7" and is 16 years old. She has a rather boyish figure, but she has started to fill out and become more womanly. Aiyda has light caramel skin, arresting apple green eyes, and long, loosely curled sun-streaked brown hair. She has gently curved lips, high cheek bones, and a rather pert nose. Her slightly almond-shaped eyes are surrounded and framed by thick lashes and delicately arched eyebrows. She generally fancies blouses and a style of pants/skirt that was all the rage in Greyhawk several years ago.</p><p></p><p><strong>Miniature:</strong> <a href="http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/underdark_gallery/Earth_Shugenja.jpg" target="_blank">Link</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>[size=+1]Cypress Teak[/size]</p><p><em>Male Elf, Druid</em></p><p></p><p><strong>Background:</strong> Cypress and his companion wolf, Root, have been drawn to Diamond Lake by the destruction of nature's balance by the mining activities. Caring little for the laws of man, Cypress considers himself to be an extension of nature's hand, returning things to their rightful state. He believes that just as animals find a balance within their environments, so should humanoids, by force if necessary. Cypress has befriended Natasha, who shares his love of nature and the hated of her father, Balabar Smenk.</p><p></p><p><strong>Appearance:</strong> Cypress stands 4'9", weighs 89 pounds, and is of an indeterminate age. He has a lean figure, pale skin, and shoulder length dark brown hair. His eyes are a steel gray and his face is usually hidden in shadows from the hood of his dark gray cloak. In the rare times his face can be viewed clearly, a long scar running lengthwise along the left side of face can be seen. His clothing is of fine elven make and he favors earthen colors such as deep browns, subtle earthy greens, and dark crimsons.</p><p></p><p><strong>Cypress' Miniature:</strong> <a href="http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/af_gall/X_200_200_80316_CN_RGB150dpi.jpg" target="_blank">Link</a></p><p><strong>Square Root's Miniature:</strong> <a href="http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/dnd_minis/Wolf_tn.jpg" target="_blank">Link</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Note:</strong> Root was killed in Session 2 by a swarm of beetles. In Session 3, a new wolf named Square Root was brought into play. We are all hoping Cypress doesn't have to go out and find Cube Root. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>[size=+1]Doctor Voo[/size]</p><p><em>Male Human, Cleric of Wee Jas</em></p><p></p><p><strong>Background:</strong> Doctor Voo has long been a denizen of Diamond Lake and owns a small shop. Here he creates all manner of strange brews, unguents, and powders for sale to the townsfolk. For the faithful of Wee Jas, or for those with no one to bury them, Doctor Voo presides over many burials and funerals. He also spends time with his younger half-sister, Aiyda. As the story begins, Doctor Voo has recently been pulled from his quiet life by visions and dreams sent by his dark goddess. It seems he has been quested to seek out a rare artifact and the Whispering Cairns is calling to him.</p><p></p><p><strong>Appearance:</strong> Doctor Voo stands 6'2", weighs 190 pounds, and is 35 years old. He has a slim build and dark black skin. His long dark hair is kept in dreadlocks and his eyes are murky and weird. Doctor Voo has a jagged scar from an improperly stitched wound over his right eye. He customarily wears black robes and bares a staff topped with a human skull. Hung around his neck are a string of skeletal remains and a holy symbol of Wee Jas.</p><p></p><p><strong>Miniature:</strong> <a href="http://www.reapermini.com/products/2781_G.jpg" target="_blank">Link</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>[size=+1]Maximilian Shecklestein (AKA "Max Sheckles")[/size]</p><p><em>Male Halfling, Rogue</em></p><p></p><p><strong>Background:</strong> As slick as they come, Max is a smooth-talking conniver and expert showman. For years now, he has been setting himself up as manager and agent for all manner of artists and talent. He has hit a bit of rough patch lately, with Scorch his only remaining client. Recently, he has discovered Aiyda in Diamond Lake and is sure she is the next big thing. Always ready to seize any opportunity, Max is delighted to hear of an ancient tomb known as the Whispering Cairn that yet may still be filled with treasures. He immediately begins forming a crew to plunder it.</p><p></p><p><strong>Appearance:</strong> Max stands 2'11" and weighs 33 pounds. Svelte and suave, Max has lightly tanned skin and black hair, slicked back and combed to perfection. He has almond colored eyes and usually has a cigar clamped in his mouth. His clothing is a little shabby, but he keeps what he has neat and clean. He also wears a rather dashing cloak.</p><p></p><p><strong>Miniature:</strong> <a href="http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/underdark_gallery/Halfling_Sneak.jpg" target="_blank">Link</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>[size=+1]Natasha Smenk[/size]</p><p><em>Female Human, Ranger</em></p><p></p><p><strong>Background:</strong> Natasha is the daughter of Balabar Smenk, a powerful and ambitious mine manager in Diamond Lake, and younger sister of Sergi Smenk. Like her brother, Balabar has plans for his daughter to help the family business. In this case, he is planning to marry her off to another mine owner's son in an attempt to expand his holdings. However, Natasha despises her father for all the misery and destruction his scrambling for power causes. She feels that the drive for consolidation of power is the root of much evil and has begun espousing a philosophy of equality for all people. The one thing she does share with her father is a love of gladiator matches. When Scorch wandered into town, she immediately took notice of him. </p><p></p><p><strong>Appearance:</strong> Natasha stands about 5'5" and is 18 years old. She has an athletic build, dark black hair that is cut short, and blue eyes. Despite much time spent outdoors, her skin is fairly pale. She generally wears dark clothing, favoring pants and tops that show off her abs, and a bright red cloak. Natasha usually does not wear jewelry, finding it impractical, but does have a choker she wears everywhere.</p><p></p><p><strong>Miniature:</strong> <a href="http://www.wizards.com/swminis/images/clonestrike/21_PadmeAmidala.jpg" target="_blank">Link</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>[size=+1]Scorch[/size]</p><p><em>Male Human, Fighter</em></p><p></p><p><strong>Background:</strong> Scorch was once at the top of his game and was one of the premier gladiators of his day. However, after a humiliating defeat at the hands of B'Tok the Brute, a merrow (aquatic ogre) of tremendous strength and ferocity, he left the games behind in defeat. Ten years have passed since then, all of them squandered in bitterness and regret. As the story begins, Scorch has been in Diamond Lake for about six months, slowly drinking his life away.</p><p></p><p><strong>Appearance:</strong> Scorch stands 6'3", weighs about 200 pounds, and is a little over 30 years old. He has red hair, which is showing the first signs of retreat about his temples, and piercing green eyes. He is routinely unshaven and is usually pretty dirty. When not in armor, Scorch generally wears only a loose pair of trousers and his boots. His fists are habitually wrapped in strips of cloth and he never wears a shirt unless forced to. His skin is tanned and his body is covered with tattoos and scars. The most noticeable tattoos are the word SCORCH written over his stomach in huge letters and the flames which cover his hands and forearms. Many of the other tattoos are in recognition of fights and gladiator matches he won long ago. He is also missing the pinky and part of his ring finger on his left hand.</p><p></p><p><strong>Miniature:</strong> <a href="http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/underdark_gallery/Mercenary_Sergeant.jpg" target="_blank">Link</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>[size=+1]Sergi Alixander Smenk [/size]</p><p><em>Male Human, Sorcerer</em></p><p></p><p><strong>Background:</strong> Sergi is the son of Balabar Smenk, a powerful and ambitious mine manager in Diamond Lake, and older brother of Natasha Smenk. Balabar has put his son to work in the family business, despite his complete hatred for it. An artist at heart, Sergi has no love for the backwater town of Diamond Lake, which he finds to be depressing and completely lacking in any form of culture. As the story begins, Sergi has begun to look for a way to escape the small town. He is also trying to protect his sister, Natasha, from her infatuation with Scorch.</p><p></p><p><strong>Appearance:</strong> Sergi stands 5'11" and is 25 years old. Sergi has a lean build and pale skin. His black hair is shoulder length and he has dark eyes. Fastidious and clean shaven, Sergi always takes the time to look his best and closely follows the fashion trends of Greyhawk. Currently, he favors tight clothing of light colors.</p><p></p><p><strong>Miniature (Center Blue Robed One):</strong> <a href="http://www.em4miniatures.com/acatalog/SetLayered.gif" target="_blank">Link</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Note:</strong> In Session 8, Sergi gained a familiar. This was the bear cub that was rescued in Session 6 and his name is Audit. His odd name is the result of a complicated group in-joke involving bears, taxes, and a whole lot of grappling.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Spatterlight, post: 2978472, member: 42734"] [b]Age of Worms: Characters[/b] [b]Current Characters[/b] [list] [*][b]Aiyda (Female Human, Bard):[/b] A young songstress just setting out into the world. [*][b]Cypress (Male Elf, Druid):[/b] A servant of nature sent to right the wrongs committed against the environment. [*][b]Doctor Voo (Male Human, Cleric of Wee Jas):[/b] A prophet of the Stern Lady recently roused from a quiet life. [*][b]Max (Male Halfling, Rogue):[/b] A talent scout and opportunist ready to twist any situation to his advantage. [*][b]Natasha (Female Human, Ranger):[/b] An idealist with visions of solving the world's problems. [*][b]Scorch (Male Human, Fighter):[/b] A washed-up gladiator seeking a second chance at fame and glory. [*][b]Sergi (Male Human, Sorcerer):[/b] A vain sorcerer-artist escaping the tyranny of his father. [/list] [b]Inactive Characters[/b] [list] [*][b]Cypress (Male Elf, Druid):[/b] A servant of nature sent to right the wrongs committed against the environment. [/list] Below is a description of each character's history, appearance, and a link to the character's current miniature. History and appearance were provided by each player. [size=+1]Aiyda[/size] [i]Female Human, Bard[/i] [b]Background:[/b] Aiyda has spent her entire life in Diamond Lake. The daughter of a prostitute employed at the Emporium, she is Doctor Voo's half-sister. Growing up in the Emporium she has witnessed many terrible things. She has also heard all manner of stories of riches and fame that can be found on the road from the former sideshow performers and freaks of the Emporium. Fearful she will be dragged into her mother's occupation, Aiyda has set out to explore some of the area around Diamond Lake. [b]Appearance:[/b] Aiyda stands 5'7" and is 16 years old. She has a rather boyish figure, but she has started to fill out and become more womanly. Aiyda has light caramel skin, arresting apple green eyes, and long, loosely curled sun-streaked brown hair. She has gently curved lips, high cheek bones, and a rather pert nose. Her slightly almond-shaped eyes are surrounded and framed by thick lashes and delicately arched eyebrows. She generally fancies blouses and a style of pants/skirt that was all the rage in Greyhawk several years ago. [b]Miniature:[/b] [URL=http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/underdark_gallery/Earth_Shugenja.jpg]Link[/URL] [size=+1]Cypress Teak[/size] [i]Male Elf, Druid[/i] [b]Background:[/b] Cypress and his companion wolf, Root, have been drawn to Diamond Lake by the destruction of nature's balance by the mining activities. Caring little for the laws of man, Cypress considers himself to be an extension of nature's hand, returning things to their rightful state. He believes that just as animals find a balance within their environments, so should humanoids, by force if necessary. Cypress has befriended Natasha, who shares his love of nature and the hated of her father, Balabar Smenk. [b]Appearance:[/b] Cypress stands 4'9", weighs 89 pounds, and is of an indeterminate age. He has a lean figure, pale skin, and shoulder length dark brown hair. His eyes are a steel gray and his face is usually hidden in shadows from the hood of his dark gray cloak. In the rare times his face can be viewed clearly, a long scar running lengthwise along the left side of face can be seen. His clothing is of fine elven make and he favors earthen colors such as deep browns, subtle earthy greens, and dark crimsons. [b]Cypress' Miniature:[/b] [URL=http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/af_gall/X_200_200_80316_CN_RGB150dpi.jpg]Link[/URL] [b]Square Root's Miniature:[/b] [URL=http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/dnd_minis/Wolf_tn.jpg]Link[/URL] [b]Note:[/b] Root was killed in Session 2 by a swarm of beetles. In Session 3, a new wolf named Square Root was brought into play. We are all hoping Cypress doesn't have to go out and find Cube Root. :) [size=+1]Doctor Voo[/size] [i]Male Human, Cleric of Wee Jas[/i] [b]Background:[/b] Doctor Voo has long been a denizen of Diamond Lake and owns a small shop. Here he creates all manner of strange brews, unguents, and powders for sale to the townsfolk. For the faithful of Wee Jas, or for those with no one to bury them, Doctor Voo presides over many burials and funerals. He also spends time with his younger half-sister, Aiyda. As the story begins, Doctor Voo has recently been pulled from his quiet life by visions and dreams sent by his dark goddess. It seems he has been quested to seek out a rare artifact and the Whispering Cairns is calling to him. [b]Appearance:[/b] Doctor Voo stands 6'2", weighs 190 pounds, and is 35 years old. He has a slim build and dark black skin. His long dark hair is kept in dreadlocks and his eyes are murky and weird. Doctor Voo has a jagged scar from an improperly stitched wound over his right eye. He customarily wears black robes and bares a staff topped with a human skull. Hung around his neck are a string of skeletal remains and a holy symbol of Wee Jas. [b]Miniature:[/b] [URL=http://www.reapermini.com/products/2781_G.jpg]Link[/URL] [size=+1]Maximilian Shecklestein (AKA "Max Sheckles")[/size] [i]Male Halfling, Rogue[/i] [b]Background:[/b] As slick as they come, Max is a smooth-talking conniver and expert showman. For years now, he has been setting himself up as manager and agent for all manner of artists and talent. He has hit a bit of rough patch lately, with Scorch his only remaining client. Recently, he has discovered Aiyda in Diamond Lake and is sure she is the next big thing. Always ready to seize any opportunity, Max is delighted to hear of an ancient tomb known as the Whispering Cairn that yet may still be filled with treasures. He immediately begins forming a crew to plunder it. [b]Appearance:[/b] Max stands 2'11" and weighs 33 pounds. Svelte and suave, Max has lightly tanned skin and black hair, slicked back and combed to perfection. He has almond colored eyes and usually has a cigar clamped in his mouth. His clothing is a little shabby, but he keeps what he has neat and clean. He also wears a rather dashing cloak. [b]Miniature:[/b] [URL=http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/underdark_gallery/Halfling_Sneak.jpg]Link[/URL] [size=+1]Natasha Smenk[/size] [i]Female Human, Ranger[/i] [b]Background:[/b] Natasha is the daughter of Balabar Smenk, a powerful and ambitious mine manager in Diamond Lake, and younger sister of Sergi Smenk. Like her brother, Balabar has plans for his daughter to help the family business. In this case, he is planning to marry her off to another mine owner's son in an attempt to expand his holdings. However, Natasha despises her father for all the misery and destruction his scrambling for power causes. She feels that the drive for consolidation of power is the root of much evil and has begun espousing a philosophy of equality for all people. The one thing she does share with her father is a love of gladiator matches. When Scorch wandered into town, she immediately took notice of him. [b]Appearance:[/b] Natasha stands about 5'5" and is 18 years old. She has an athletic build, dark black hair that is cut short, and blue eyes. Despite much time spent outdoors, her skin is fairly pale. She generally wears dark clothing, favoring pants and tops that show off her abs, and a bright red cloak. Natasha usually does not wear jewelry, finding it impractical, but does have a choker she wears everywhere. [b]Miniature:[/b] [URL=http://www.wizards.com/swminis/images/clonestrike/21_PadmeAmidala.jpg]Link[/URL] [size=+1]Scorch[/size] [i]Male Human, Fighter[/i] [b]Background:[/b] Scorch was once at the top of his game and was one of the premier gladiators of his day. However, after a humiliating defeat at the hands of B'Tok the Brute, a merrow (aquatic ogre) of tremendous strength and ferocity, he left the games behind in defeat. Ten years have passed since then, all of them squandered in bitterness and regret. As the story begins, Scorch has been in Diamond Lake for about six months, slowly drinking his life away. [b]Appearance:[/b] Scorch stands 6'3", weighs about 200 pounds, and is a little over 30 years old. He has red hair, which is showing the first signs of retreat about his temples, and piercing green eyes. He is routinely unshaven and is usually pretty dirty. When not in armor, Scorch generally wears only a loose pair of trousers and his boots. His fists are habitually wrapped in strips of cloth and he never wears a shirt unless forced to. His skin is tanned and his body is covered with tattoos and scars. The most noticeable tattoos are the word SCORCH written over his stomach in huge letters and the flames which cover his hands and forearms. Many of the other tattoos are in recognition of fights and gladiator matches he won long ago. He is also missing the pinky and part of his ring finger on his left hand. [b]Miniature:[/b] [URL=http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/underdark_gallery/Mercenary_Sergeant.jpg]Link[/URL] [size=+1]Sergi Alixander Smenk [/size] [i]Male Human, Sorcerer[/i] [b]Background:[/b] Sergi is the son of Balabar Smenk, a powerful and ambitious mine manager in Diamond Lake, and older brother of Natasha Smenk. Balabar has put his son to work in the family business, despite his complete hatred for it. An artist at heart, Sergi has no love for the backwater town of Diamond Lake, which he finds to be depressing and completely lacking in any form of culture. As the story begins, Sergi has begun to look for a way to escape the small town. He is also trying to protect his sister, Natasha, from her infatuation with Scorch. [b]Appearance:[/b] Sergi stands 5'11" and is 25 years old. Sergi has a lean build and pale skin. His black hair is shoulder length and he has dark eyes. Fastidious and clean shaven, Sergi always takes the time to look his best and closely follows the fashion trends of Greyhawk. Currently, he favors tight clothing of light colors. [b]Miniature (Center Blue Robed One):[/b] [URL=http://www.em4miniatures.com/acatalog/SetLayered.gif]Link[/URL] [b]Note:[/b] In Session 8, Sergi gained a familiar. This was the bear cub that was rescued in Session 6 and his name is Audit. His odd name is the result of a complicated group in-joke involving bears, taxes, and a whole lot of grappling. [/QUOTE]
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