The Party
Meet the Party!
Our, um..."fearless leader."
Character Name: Kristy Class: Bard Character Level: OVER 9,000! Alignment: Completely nuts.
Race: Human, in theory. Homeland: Livonia, MI. Size: …who wants to know? Height: 5’7” Weight: …GTFO!
Hair: Brown and unruly Eyes: Brown Hit Points: No idea! I just throw the warrior in front of me!
STATS: STR – 14 DEX – 16 CON – 12 INT – 18 WIS – 17 CHA – 19
Skills: Bluff, Craft: Jewelry, Diplomacy, Disguise, Escape Artist (just ask my sister about that one time in college, it’s true!), Handle Animal, Knowledge (dungeoneering), Linguistics, Perform: Acting, Perform: Singing, Ride, and Sense Motive.
Background: Kristy is the creator and proprietress of the gaming panels, but she knows she’d be nothing without her team of friends who help keep her inspired (and in line). She might write the outline for the presentations, but it’s thanks to her friends that she never follows it. Kristy fancies herself a warrior, which is true when she’s wearing a fencing mask and holding a foil, but for the most part, she’s the talker of the group, and that’s just the way it is. She won’t tell you that she’s a wimp — but Jessie will!
Jessie: "Sister, I have an idea!" Me: "Oh, this oughta be good..."
Character Name: Jessie Class: Ranger Character Level: 69 Alignment: Chaotic. Just plain chaotic.
Race: Human Homeland: Livonia, MI. Size: Large enough. Height: 5’6” Weight: 25 pounds lighter and still losing!
Hair: Brown with red Eyes: Brown Hit Points: Good luck seeing me in the trees, buster.
STATS: STR – 14 DEX – 18 CON – 16 INT – 11 WIS – 12 CHA – 10 (you either love her or you hate her!)
Skills: Acrobatics, Climb, Craft: photography, Craft: paint, Intimidate, Knowledge: History, Knowledge: Nature, Perception, Sense Motive, Sleight of Hand, Stealth, Survival, Swim.
Background: Jessie is the younger sister of the talented, illustrious Kristy (can you tell who’s writing these bios?). Although she may be the youngest, she shattered Kristy’s dreams of dominance 18 years ago when she beat the crap out of her for taking her sweater (admittedly, the details are fuzzy, but I’m sure that’s only because I was knocked to the head one too many times). Since then, Kristy has maintained a healthy respect for Jessie’s prowess and ferocity. Jessie thrives in nature and survivalist settings, having recently endured and survived a week long camping trip to Isle Royale, wherein she regrettably saw no Moose (moose-i? Mice? Mooses?). She is a loyal member of the party and has little patience for anyone who tries to harm someone she’s close to. She has been Kristy’s best friend for most of her life, and probably will be forever, though she doesn’t know it yet.
Brian: "For the record, Kristy, that wasn't your best idea." Me: "But YOU went along with it!" Brian: "....Carp."
Character Name: Brian Class: Paladin Character Level: 42 Alignment: Lawful Good
Race: (super) Human Homeland: Grand Rapids, MI. Size: Burly and tank-like Height: 6’0” Weight: With or without the armor?
Hair: Sandy brown Eyes: Brown Hit Points: Indestructible
STATS: STR – 16 DEX – 12 CON – 19 INT – 17 WIS – 14 CHA – 15
Skills: Bluff, Diplomacy, Heal, Fly (as far as we can throw him, anyway), Knowledge (Engineering), Knowledge (Nobility), Perception, Perform: Singing, Survival
Background: A tenacious fighter, Brian is the staunch defender of the party. When he chooses a battle (or one chooses him), he does not give up until the day is won. Good-hearted and kind, Brian always seems to know what to say to turn a bad day around. He and Kristy met a number of years ago and have been strong and inseperable companions ever since. Brian tends to be the “sane” one of the group, but he’s known for slipping a fast one in here and there and catching Kristy off her guard (“Potatoes!”).
"Hey! You gotta be sharp to play a sword."
Character Name: John Class: Mage Character Level: 47 Alignment: Smart Ass
Race: Human Homeland: Lansing, MI. Size: Small and wiry Height: 5’7” Weight: Changed easily with a spell
Hair: Dark Brown Eyes: Brown Hit Points: Who knows? You’ll never hit me!
STATS: STR – 12 DEX – 16 CON – 14 INT – 17 WIS – 19 CHA – 11
Skills: Acrobatics, Bluff, Craft: Writing, Disable Device, Escape Artist, Knowledge (Arcana), Knowledge (Planes), Perception, Sleight of Hand, Spellcraft, Stealth, Use Magic Device
Background: John (aka, “The Talking Sword Guy”) has been making magic the question for years, now (“Magic may not always be the answer, but I’ll be damned if I can’t make it the question!”). He has a tendency to keep Kristy on her proverbial toes, and is always there to cackle when she inevitably trips and falls on her face. Always good for a laugh, John has a way of lightening the mood (usually at Kristy’s expense!) and his sharper-than-a-sword wit has gotten them out of (and into) plenty of jams.
Yes, this really is the only good picture I have of him. Oh, well. A Nick quote! "Twins, Basil!"
Character Name: Nick Class: Rogue Character Level: 51 Alignment: Douche Bag
Race: Human Homeland: Roebling, NJ. Size: HOOGE! Height: 6’2” Weight: He’ll crush you like a grape.
Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Hit Points: You didn’t see anything…
STATS: STR – 16 DEX – 18 CON – 14 INT – 14 WIS – 10 CHA – 15
Skills: Bluff, Climb, Craft: Painting, Craft: Model Building, Escape Artist, Intimidate, Knowledge (geography), Knowledge (history), Knowledge (local), Perception, Sense Motive, Stealth, Survival
Background: Nick was once brought to the magical land of Michigan by a deceitful group of Kristy’s beloved friends. A mutual friend of Kristy and Nick’s introduced them online, and although Nick and her friend knew one another, Kristy and Nick had never met. One year for her birthday, Kristy arrived in Grand Rapids to a cake shaped like Gonzo and Nick popping out of the bedroom. He still prides himself on forcing her to nearly suffer a heart attack. Nick is, therefore, the sneaky rogue of the party. Strong and silent (I wish!), Nick has a way of gathering information and using it to his advantage, even if he doesn’t always share it with the rest of us. His weakness? Wenches. Wenches are always trouble.
