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<blockquote data-quote="Geraldo" data-source="post: 4957703" data-attributes="member: 63837"><p><a href="http://www.thetangledweb.net/forums/profiler/view_char.php?cid=30402" target="_blank">Brother James</a></p><p> </p><p>Appearance: At first glance he looks like any other dwarf. However on closer examination there are a few things out of place. The first and most glaring is that ,instead of the thick beard that is so symbolic of his race, his mouth is wrapped in a neatly trimmed moustache and goatee. And, equally odd, for a dwarf, that mouth is usually smiling or laughing. His cheeks and nose have a ruddy complection (brought about by his love for drink and lots of it). </p><p> </p><p>His armour and shield appear typical for a dwarf even if the body seems rather portly. But his choice of weapon may seem a bit peculiar. A club of polished darkwood with three metal bands at the business end rests on his shoulder or near at hand. Where the beard should rest on his chest sits the holy symbol of Olidammara.</p><p> </p><p>Background: Brother James has always been odd. His jovial nature and love of pranks were a constant irritation to those around him. So much so that his given name among his people is Gnome-blood. While this would lead one to believe he was cast out by his clan, the opposite is true. He loved nothing better than tormenting the dour, stoic dwarves. Eventually his behavior came to the attention of the clan's leadership. All attempts at discipline failed. In fact, they simply provoked even more disruptive behavior. He was banished, and according to dwarven custom he was unnamed.</p><p> </p><p>He set out from his home and, in truth, he was not too sad to go. It wasn't long before he found himself in a tavern, mug in hand. A particularly jolly fellow was keeping the ale flowing. It seemed his particular mission to keep the drink flowing and do away with everyone's cares. For once in his life James drank only moderately. He was fascinated by this man, and followed him when he departed in the early morning as all of the other revellers lay slumbering. James came upon the man counting coin by a fire. The man was not in the least defensive as he explained he'd lifted the coin from the very folk he was buying drinks. For that was the gift of Olidammara and the man was his priest. That night he hadn't made a single copper. In fact he was short several gold pieces. But that wasn't Olidammara's message. And that morning the god of wine and rogues had found a new disciple. One with no skill for picking pockets or locks. But a love of good drink, song and revelry. The priest named him James Boffet on a whim. And since then Brother James (as he calls himself) has spread a message of drink, revelry, and chance anywhere folk are willing to listen.</p><p> </p><p>(If the tangled web character sheet isn't cool I can type out the info. Just let me know.)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Geraldo, post: 4957703, member: 63837"] [URL="http://www.thetangledweb.net/forums/profiler/view_char.php?cid=30402"]Brother James[/URL] Appearance: At first glance he looks like any other dwarf. However on closer examination there are a few things out of place. The first and most glaring is that ,instead of the thick beard that is so symbolic of his race, his mouth is wrapped in a neatly trimmed moustache and goatee. And, equally odd, for a dwarf, that mouth is usually smiling or laughing. His cheeks and nose have a ruddy complection (brought about by his love for drink and lots of it). His armour and shield appear typical for a dwarf even if the body seems rather portly. But his choice of weapon may seem a bit peculiar. A club of polished darkwood with three metal bands at the business end rests on his shoulder or near at hand. Where the beard should rest on his chest sits the holy symbol of Olidammara. Background: Brother James has always been odd. His jovial nature and love of pranks were a constant irritation to those around him. So much so that his given name among his people is Gnome-blood. While this would lead one to believe he was cast out by his clan, the opposite is true. He loved nothing better than tormenting the dour, stoic dwarves. Eventually his behavior came to the attention of the clan's leadership. All attempts at discipline failed. In fact, they simply provoked even more disruptive behavior. He was banished, and according to dwarven custom he was unnamed. He set out from his home and, in truth, he was not too sad to go. It wasn't long before he found himself in a tavern, mug in hand. A particularly jolly fellow was keeping the ale flowing. It seemed his particular mission to keep the drink flowing and do away with everyone's cares. For once in his life James drank only moderately. He was fascinated by this man, and followed him when he departed in the early morning as all of the other revellers lay slumbering. James came upon the man counting coin by a fire. The man was not in the least defensive as he explained he'd lifted the coin from the very folk he was buying drinks. For that was the gift of Olidammara and the man was his priest. That night he hadn't made a single copper. In fact he was short several gold pieces. But that wasn't Olidammara's message. And that morning the god of wine and rogues had found a new disciple. One with no skill for picking pockets or locks. But a love of good drink, song and revelry. The priest named him James Boffet on a whim. And since then Brother James (as he calls himself) has spread a message of drink, revelry, and chance anywhere folk are willing to listen. (If the tangled web character sheet isn't cool I can type out the info. Just let me know.) [/QUOTE]
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