The group nods in agreement, and Kyle hands the disc to Wells, who takes it reluctantly. He approaches the pedestal meekly and the others back away to the edge of the dais. Wells places the disc on the slot. The moment it clicks into place he vanishes.
In the very next moment the room explodes with light.
The disc shines with a brightness that challenges the sun, and its all the five of you can do not to be blinded by the sheer brilliance filling the room. A sudden wave of energy sends you all sprawling as you struggle to shield your eyes, and a burning sensation begins to come over you. A searing pain pierces your chest, like you've just swallowed a drop of molten metal, and a droning sound can be heard which gradually increases in pitch. You all begin to scream as the heat grows steadily more and more intense, and the droning noise continues to grow louder and louder. Derry is the only one of you who manages to overcome the pain enough to get his feet, and as he looks straight into the heart of the glow, he can see a blurred shape, a familiar one. Bethany howls through
And then.. darkness..
GWG_Alex
Stats
HP 8/8
MP 10/10
SPD 6
Job/Abilities
Trainee Alchemist - Can use items on others, as well as identify most basic chemicals, metals, spices and herbs. Can make remedies and other concoctions.
Book Smart - You can read.
Gear
Hooded Robes - Rough blue robes you found in an old chest while exploring the Oddway one night. They're a little big on you, and you wear three large leather belts (also too big) around your midsection to keep them from trailing. You've taken to hanging pouches and gourds from them to keep your remedies safe, as well as hold the many trinkets and oddities you find [+7 Inventory]. There's a hood, and you like to keep it bunched up around your neck to keep you warm.
Runic Crossbow - BLANK
Inventory (2/10)
2x Dabbat Leaves [restore HP steadily; makes Dabbat Tea]
Dansmithers_Wellington
Stats
HP 11/15
MP 8/8
SPD 6
Job/Abilities
Bulwark - [Select an allied target, and absorb any damage or effects that were meant for that friendly character. You can change your target for this ability at any time. Activation is free, and doesn't cost you your action. You only need to notify me when you are activating, deactivating, or switching your target for this ability. No need to remind me every turn that you're protecting the same person.]
Hidden Strength - You're stronger than you look, though it only emerges in the most dire of situations [if an ally is in fatal danger, you gain +2 damage for your next attack].
Gear
Oaken Shield - A thick, round piece of wood that Guardsman Lyle gave you. A simple shield with a crude likeness of a fire-breathing dragon carved onto the face. Welly often gets to play the Knight whenever the others can actually manage to drag him outside, which lends to his quiet, protective nature. [if your opponent rolls a hit on you, roll 1d6. if the number is even, you block the strike and any damage it could have inflicted]
Blue Longsword - BLANK
Inventory (0/3)
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Gamerlord_Derry
Stats
HP 8/10
MP 0/0
SPD 10
Job/Abilities
Friend of the Earth - Knows a lot about the physical attributes and habits of animals and plant life, especially that which resides in the forest, though he's never been in one. Wild creatures tend to take a liking to him due to his scent, a combination of rich earth and sunlight, gained from whiling away so many hours dozing amongst the warm grass on the Hill.
Athlete - You can run faster and longer than most of the other kids. And you should after kicking everyone's arses at footraces for so long! [5% chance to attack the same target again]
Gear
Climbing Gloves - Hard, leather, fingerless gloves with pads on the knuckles and the palms, great for scaling trees and hitting stuff without bruising your knuckles [climb things; 1 DMG].
Leather Sling - A thong made of leather, used to fling stones. You've practiced with it often, though you've never actually killed anything with it [1-5 DMG]
Lugged War Spear - BLANK
Inventory (3/3)
3x Jerky [Yummy!]
Dwarmin_Bethany
Stats
HP 7/10
MP 5/5
SPD 8
Job/Abilities
Acrobat - You can move with more grace and talent than anyone else in the sky! You've even learned to turn flips after practicing for so long! [sacrifice a combat turn to dodge the next two hits; perform minor stunts in fluff]
Good Sense - You seem to notice things that others don't, namely fine details. You always seem to know which way to go, and what to do. You're a natural leader, and the others tend to look up to you because of it [allies gain +1 to hit rolls when following your directions].
Gear
Perfect Longbow - BLANK
Russet Wings - A pair of small leather wings that you wear on your back. They usually make you play the dragon, and you hate it. You think you're more of a wyvern, personally.
Slingshot - A tiny slingshot that Derry made for you [1-3 DMG]
Inventory (0/3)
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kj1225_Kyle Johnson
Stats
HP 8/8
MP 15/16
SPD 7
Job/Abilities
Substitute - You've always known how to do this, though you never knew why. You rarely use it in front of people, and you're rather afraid of this curious power of yours. [create a phantom image of yourself, enemies targeting you will attack it instead for the next two turns until you attack or combat ends; costs 3 MP]
Illusion - [cause an enemy to think he's in mortal danger. enemy will be distracted for one turn until he realises that he's not actually going to die; costs 1 MP]
Gear
Mysterious Artefact - A round, thin metal disc about six inches across with intricate carvings inlaid on either side. You usually keep it tucked away inside your shirt where no one can see it. Sometimes, when you look at it while you're alone, it glows with a strange blue light. You showed it to the others, and Alex claimed to recognise the symbols from something he saw in the Oldway. Everyone came to the unanimous decision that you should all head there in search of it.
Ceremonial Rapier - BLANK
Silver Dirk - BLANK
Inventory (1/3)
1x Sparkers [causes a small, bright flash of light; stun enemies or start fires]
mastahcheese_Cromwell Jackson
Stats
HP 6/6
MP 20/20
SPD 4
Job/Abilities
Command Sky - You can control the wind to an extent, creating gusts or concentrated blasts to whip at your foes. Naturally you've never actually hurt anyone with this, you just like to play with clouds. [use the wind as a weapon; 1 DMG per attack, SPD is 0 while in use, can attack as many targets as you want for -1 MP each]
Cloudy Day - You love the rain, and you always go outside to let the drops run down your face whenever the sky grows dark. [+2 max HP during inclement weather]
Gear
Mantle - A short coat made of soft, dark brown leather. You always wear it whenever you go romping, to keep the dirt off your clothes.
Large Flask - Its filled with some liquid. You don't know what it is.
Inventory (1/3)
1x Gosa Leaves [restores MP steadily]
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