Dramatis Personae


Cedron Maghnus III: Human (Aquilonian) male Bard/Cleric of Malazzarr - Cedron hails from the world of Hyboria.  He joined the party after the wizard Malazzarr re-ascended to godhood.

Chronosaj of Sambar: Human (Lantanese) male Fighter/Rogue - a gunsmith from the Islands of Lantan, Chronosaj wields multiple pistols that he has crafted himself.

Drax Neheli-Arztin: Human (Suloise) male Fighter/Rogue/Eldritch Knight/Assassin/Perfect Wight - an assassin from Oerth who met the party in the city of Lankhmar on the world of Nehwon.  He has been gifted with the Blessing of Lethe, anyone he does not have contact with for 24 hours forgets pretty much all details about him, being left with only a vague and impression of deja vu.

Grotto Grimmbeard: Grimm Dwarf Cleric of Hanseath/Fighter - a dwarf from the Grimmlands.  He was taken prisoner by goblins and tortured for their amusement.  The entire side of his face is scarred and burned. 

Knives: Human (Zamoran) male Thief/Acrobat - a Rogue from the city of Shadizar, Knives briefly served the City of Hamelin as its mayor.

Kysek Creepingshadow*: Sun Elf male Rogue/Wizard - a former "party boy" among the elves of the group, retired to Evereska for some time and blew through all of his treasure.  Rejoined the group looking to fund his lifestyle but somehow gained a sense of responsibility along the way.  He was knighted in Aquilonia and has a wife and son there.

Niklas Splitwood: Human (Grimmlands) male Ranger/Rogue - an archer from the Grimmlands, his uncle was Peter from the Peter and Wolf story.  

Nym “Shadow” Millithor*: Drow Elf male Rogue/Wizard/Duelist - a refugee from the Underdark, made a name for himself up and down Faerun's Sword Coast before settling in Daggerford.  Decided to come out of a self-imposed semi-retirement when Raven invited him on what was supposed to be a trip to the far eastern realms.  Instead, he, Raven, Kysek, and Ra'ziir were caught in an exploding temple of Talos and found themselves stranded in the world of Hyboria.  Was recently elected leader of the party.

Raven Straightbow*: Moon Elf male Fighter/Ranger - A worshipper of Shaundukal, skilled with sword and bow - has a burning hatred for giants. His father was killed during the Elven Retreat from Myth Drannor and he was raised amongst the humans of Mistledale, he never learned how to properly enter the Reverie and suffers from insomnia because of it.

Ra’ziir Azagoth*: Half-Earth Elemental Sun Elf male Fighter/Wizard/Bladesinger/Eldritch Knight - a skilled bladesinger, where Raven is brute force and speed, Ra'ziir is grace and precision with the sword.  Founded a fighting school in Evereska where he instructed other elves in his particular fighting style.  His heart was replaced with a fist-sized gemstone in the Tower of the Elephant, thus beginning his transformation into a half-earth elemental.. 

Romulus Bramblefoot*: Lightfoot Halfling male Wizard/Archmage/Druid - a halfling from Cormyr who has cheated death on three separate occasions,  having survived two retributive strikes (the first sent him to Mechanus and the second to the House of Nature) and returned via a Clone spell after being immersed in lava while battling a red dragon.

* Kysek, Shadow, Raven, Ra'ziir, and Romulus  were all originally AD&D 2nd ed characters who have been converted to 3e and then 3.5e.  I'm not updating them again and will finish out the campaign before switching to another edition.

There are other PCs currently missing in action, separated from the group, or who have settled in towns along the way (i.e., their players have stopped playing).

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