SolosAddie
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Feel free to let me know if this doesn't jive with background.
Name: Kardus of (insert town name)
Kardus is 18 years old having lived in the small village for all of his life. Local legend says his family line was started by a (relatively powerful) druid (Horse Animal lord) (least 6 generations back). His family has continued to be known for their horse herd, and they manage cows and sheep (some of these belong to other families in the village, but kardus's family cares for them in exchange for crops and other services) (the land they have is more suited for grazing than farming unlike most of the village, I assume because Kardus's family is one of the newcomers to the village ).
His family has continued to have a history of druids and rangers, his great-great uncle was a ranger, a distant aunt was a priestess of (insert nature diety) and most importantly his grandfather is a druid (i'm thinking fourth level give or take). His grandfather did some adventuring in his days but retired to take care of the farm when the great-great uncle died. He started his family rather late, and is probably in his 70s now. He works mostly on his woodcarving now (aided by woodshape) but aids with anyone/anything hurt and has been teaching Kardus.
Kardus is five foot six inches, with shoulder length dark brown hair which is usually pulled back with a clasp. He is right at home with almost any animal, expecially domestic farm animals, but would be uneasy around people, especially strangers. Kardus is especially attached to his horse (animal companion) a dappled grey with a fairly bright white spot on her chest, thus her name Bright Heart (i may make up something fancier and say thats the druidic equivalent
).
***I'd like to have a puppy also when I level will be a dog animal companion??, in meantime be a non-fighter, but slightly trained puppy. Heel, sit, stay, hide*****
As he officially is preparing to go questing, his grandfather has gifted him with a ring, a necklace, and a staff (quarterstaff). According to his grandfather they have been in his family since they first settled here, he also said they may reveal magical powers in times of need. (What he won't say is the reason half his party escaped, was that the items activated, suffice it to say flamestrikes galore, and the ring teleported the surviving members away. However, there are other stories which describe the items with far different abilities. Thus, the items could be weakened, drained permanently, or something else.)
**DM: These can just be heirlooms, can be conducive to enchantment (easier to enchant), or can be magical items. We can discuss options or you can decide. I thought it'd be sweet if the ring was a ring of animal friendship. I have other ideas and perhaps e-mail would be best to discuss.
***Further DM Note: I hope this fits into the background ok. Feel free to tell me if something cannot fit, I won't be that upset. I don't know about feelings for other races is the village all humans? What would a typical villagers attitude be towards non-humans.
Name: Kardus of (insert town name)
Kardus is 18 years old having lived in the small village for all of his life. Local legend says his family line was started by a (relatively powerful) druid (Horse Animal lord) (least 6 generations back). His family has continued to be known for their horse herd, and they manage cows and sheep (some of these belong to other families in the village, but kardus's family cares for them in exchange for crops and other services) (the land they have is more suited for grazing than farming unlike most of the village, I assume because Kardus's family is one of the newcomers to the village ).
His family has continued to have a history of druids and rangers, his great-great uncle was a ranger, a distant aunt was a priestess of (insert nature diety) and most importantly his grandfather is a druid (i'm thinking fourth level give or take). His grandfather did some adventuring in his days but retired to take care of the farm when the great-great uncle died. He started his family rather late, and is probably in his 70s now. He works mostly on his woodcarving now (aided by woodshape) but aids with anyone/anything hurt and has been teaching Kardus.
Kardus is five foot six inches, with shoulder length dark brown hair which is usually pulled back with a clasp. He is right at home with almost any animal, expecially domestic farm animals, but would be uneasy around people, especially strangers. Kardus is especially attached to his horse (animal companion) a dappled grey with a fairly bright white spot on her chest, thus her name Bright Heart (i may make up something fancier and say thats the druidic equivalent
). ***I'd like to have a puppy also when I level will be a dog animal companion??, in meantime be a non-fighter, but slightly trained puppy. Heel, sit, stay, hide*****
As he officially is preparing to go questing, his grandfather has gifted him with a ring, a necklace, and a staff (quarterstaff). According to his grandfather they have been in his family since they first settled here, he also said they may reveal magical powers in times of need. (What he won't say is the reason half his party escaped, was that the items activated, suffice it to say flamestrikes galore, and the ring teleported the surviving members away. However, there are other stories which describe the items with far different abilities. Thus, the items could be weakened, drained permanently, or something else.)
**DM: These can just be heirlooms, can be conducive to enchantment (easier to enchant), or can be magical items. We can discuss options or you can decide. I thought it'd be sweet if the ring was a ring of animal friendship. I have other ideas and perhaps e-mail would be best to discuss.
***Further DM Note: I hope this fits into the background ok. Feel free to tell me if something cannot fit, I won't be that upset
. I don't know about feelings for other races is the village all humans? What would a typical villagers attitude be towards non-humans.
