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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 1881418" data-attributes="member: 2012">And just because, here's another one for you...JASON OF THE DARK, ELF-FRIENDOriginal Fallow's Cross character concept by Graham Brown (jason@groveh.demon.co.uk). Character converted to 3rd Edition for World of Kulan by Robert Blezard (rblezard@telusplanet.net) using modified stats from Jamis Buck's NPC Generator.Race: HumanClass: 15th level wizardSex: MaleAge: 30Alignment: Chaotic neutralPossessions: Adamantine dagger, belt of many pockets*, ring of regeneration, ring of wizardry (I), alchemist's lab, belt pouch, cold weather outfit, masterwork dagger, spellbook, spell component pouch, travel's outfit, waterskin, winter blanket.* Tome and Blood, pg. 78.Personality: Bitter and mysterious.Description: Jason is of medium height and slim build being 5' 9" tall and weighing 125 lbs. He has black hair and eyes. Usually Jason wears a loose fitting shirt and trousers rather than the more traditional wizard's robes. This when combined with a dagger on either hip (more for effect than use) often lead people to believe that he is a rogue rather than a wizard; a mistake which had saved his life on a number of occasions early in his career.Alternate World of Kulan Background: Jason's early life is clouded in mystery. Even Coromir, who knows him better than anyone else and is one of his closest friends, can only guess at most of it.  What is known is that Jason's father farmed a small homestead, which crops had failed one year when he was very young. Therefore, his father couldn't feed his wife and the other young children.  Needing money to buy food, his family sold Jason to a passing wizard as a servant.Jason traveled with the wizard to Rivenwood, where he worked as a servant in the wizard's home. During this time the son of a nobleman, who was around his age, befriended him. The other boy had been apprenticed to the wizard. He taught Jason how to read and write, as well as showing him the first magical lessons that he himself was being taught. Jason had a natural aptitude for magic and learnt all his friend had to teach. It is perhaps fortunate that his friend wasn't overly skilled, as this meant his own teachings progressed slowly, giving Jason the time he needed.When Jason was fifteen the wizard, his apprentice and Jason went on a trip to the town of Tolin. While there the group was set upon in an ally. Both the wizard and his apprentice were murdered. However, Jason managed to escape the trap with only minor injuries. A wizard from Fruen observed the fight. He noted Jason's attempts to use magic, as well as the high regard in which he placed on his own skin.He later approached Jason, believing that boy had been an apprentice of the wizard and was now without master. The man, known as Heward Tallinson, invited Jason to apprentice with him in Fruen, an offer that Jason was quick to accept. For the next five years Jason worked like a dog but by the end of that time he was pronounced as 'competent' by the man known as the Sorcerer.Jason then returned to Rivenwood and soon joined up with the adventuring band that included Coromir. After a few successful commissions the group undertook a dungeon delve that was well beyond them coming across a mind flayer, which wiped out most of the group. While he had read about these creatures in Rivenwood this was Jason's first real contact with them and it lead to a phobia that has only worsened with the passage of time and further contact. It was following this trip that Jason and Coromir arrived at Fallow's Cross.The nickname Elf-Friend is one he was awarded as a member of the Fallow's Cross group and comes from assistance he rendered to an ee’aar community in the Sunus Mountains following an unfortunate incident with the warden’s daughter and Coromir. Jason used his magical skills to find the formula for a potion, which enabled them to hide their wings by turning them invisible.Perhaps the two moments that have caused Jason greatest pleasure, while a member of the Fallow's Cross group, both involve Marie Goldmane. The first was when, early on, he discovered the secret of her half-elf nature when she let slip that she could see in low light spectrum. The second and by far the more pleasurable was when he had to, literally, lightening bolt Marie in order to save her life. He has not let her forget this and he hasn't any doubts that Marie is planning revenge.There are rumors, started by Coromir, that Jason is smitten with an ee’aar fighter/priestess of Aerdrie. Jason has not actually denied this (too many of those priests have detect lie you know) but nor has he confirmed it. All he will say is that he admires her spirit and temperament. And that she did not try to slit his throat when he was at his most irritating.Jason doesn't like taking risks and thinks little of those who charge into a situation without heed. This has caused 'heated' discussions amongst his fellow adventurers. Especially with the paladin hairfoot named Jillian. Suffice to say that Jillian's definition of courage and Jason's definition of stupidity bear a strong resemblance, in Jason's mind.Jason is an acquisitive collector of spells and magical items. He never goes out without his belt of many pockets and his two magical rings, a ring of wizardry and a ring of regeneration.</blockquote>

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