My party, the Odysseus:
Karulf Grayspike, warrior (Original member)
Favored weapon: Hand axe
One of the two founding members of Odysseus, Karulf set forth from the mountain homes with Gegan Gemforger with the intent of spreading Armok’s influence over the many realms. This being Armok, said influence often takes the form of butchering monsters in the wilds, but that’s just fine by Karulf. He is a blunt, straightforward dwarf who doesn’t take crap from anyone. Some might belittle his weapon of choice, a rather small hand axe, but they never do so more than once within Karulf’s hearing. As an aside, Karulf has a soft spot for gems and gold, and likes to collect them when he can.
Faern Ironspear, warrior (Original member)
Favored weapon: Flail
Faern is a devout follower of Armok who joined out of the desire for battle. She is possessed with a fiery temperament and even more fiery temper. She doesn’t hesitate to let any fool know exactly what she thinks of their nonsense, often eschewing speech in favor of a mean left hook. On the other hand, her sense of loyalty and devotion are absolute, often leading her to take the lead in battle and suffer the brunt of the enemy's attacks herself, saving her teammates from harm. This rarely slow her down though, as in a battle, she attacks with a maniacal fervor, laughing in the faces of her doomed opponents. She detests idleness and waiting though, and has a tendency to pace.
Vladik the Lizard, warrior
Favored weapon: Bastard Sword
The newest member of Odysseus, and the only non-dwarf. Vladik is an elf from the desert realms, where elves are less into tree hugging and more into wrestling survival from the jaws of a brutal environment. Traveling to the forests, he soon grew disgusted with the pettiness and hypocrisy of the forest elves, and sought a different culture to follow. He heard Gegan preaching once, and decided to give Armok a try. He requested to join the group, and on Gegan’s word, was accepted. Vladik tends to be the strong silent type, never using two words when one will do, and never using one when none will do. He doesn’t talk on why he left the deserts, but there are rumors that a murder is involved.
Cael Shaledigger, archer (Original Member)
Favored weapon: Crossbow
When Gegan and Karulf announced that they were forming their group to travel the lands, Cael was assigned to travel with them. She is professional and calm, possessing a keen head for tactics, often advising the rest of the group just before battles. She doesn’t say much, but it is believed she is a veteran of the Orc and Dwarf wars, and has seen a lot of bloodshed already. It is an open secret that this will be her last assignment before she settles down for a more peaceful life. Additionally, she has a soft spot for children, and enjoys their company. Threatening or harming one in her sight is a good way to get a bolt through the skull. Or rather, several dozen.
Remi Readimover, archer
Favored weapon: Crossbow
Remi is a relatively new member to Odysseus, but a valued one nonetheless. Contrasting to most of the party, Remi is a jolly fellow who enjoys his drink and food. He claims that he joined up simply for the opportunity to travel the world and sample the various beers, ales, whiskeys, meads, and wines from all the different nations. Nonetheless, he is a good shot with his crossbow, often hunting for the group when they camp in the wilds. Additionally, he is quite the chef, able to make surprisingly good meals with just the campfire and his small selection of herbs. He is good friends with Cael, often getting into friendly drinking contests or crossbow competitions with her.
Gegan Gemforger, priest (Original member)
Favored weapon: Halberd
One of the two founding members of Odysseus, along with Karulf Grayspike. The two have been comrades for a long time, and when Karulf decided to set forth, Gegan grabbed his holy books and followed. He tends to be the voice of calm and reason in the Odysseus, and given his stature of a priest of Armok, the party usually listens to him. When in towns, he preaches of the glory and strength of Armok, to any who will listen. In battle, he wields his halberd with deadly skill, and sings hymns to Armok during the fighting.
Jalain Firehammer, mage (Original Member)
Favored weapon: Flail Everyone else.
Jalain is a scholar and scribe, the most intelligent and knowledgeable of the group. He isn’t a warrior, but came along as a historian to record the efforts and stories of the Odysseus. Being fluent in many different dwarvish, elfish, and human tongues, he often is the spokesperson for the group, dealing with officials and bartering with shopkeepers. He can come off as arrogant and a little cowardly at times, though, and is a poor fighter for a dwarf. Indeed, he often simply focuses on protecting himself in a fight, letting others do the killing for him. When he does fight, though, he often summons ethereal forces to strike at foes with fire and light. It is said he has studied elfish forms of magic, and has more than once commanded the plants to entangle enemies. It’s telling that he often holds long conversations with Vladik. Despite his oddities though, he is loyal to the group, and to Armok.
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