This is the beginning of a story that never got finished. Somehow it turned
from story to character description. Maybe it should be in the Rogue's
Gallery instead. Oh, well. I ramble.
The only sound to be heard was the background ruckus of
the marketplace as Fleer worked on the lock of the alley door. "Come on!"
he said under his breath as he picked away at the lock of his former employer's
alley entrance.
With a barely audiable "click" the door opened. "Yes!
I'm in." Fleer peeked into the dimly lit corridor, almost overturning
the packing crates on the floor. He noiselessly pulled the door shut behind
him. He was clad in tight fitting black sweats and shirt with soft leather
shoes. He wore a leather backpack of considerable size. Raven is a ranger
from the jungles of the south, near Illthmar. He is an expert archer,
with double specialization in the long bow. He has a magical bow that
allows him to fire three shots per round. It is a strangth bow, matching
his 18/60 strength, with appropriate bonusses on to hit and damage.
He wears an elven cloak and boots, allowing him to move
silently and to be able to hide very effectively. He is a veteran of before
the great war which was an ally of the hobbits, which let him escape through
the time door through which they came to the present. He is thus a master
of ancient lore, especially of technology. He hides this fact well, using
his most prized possession, an old world blaster, only when in life threatening
danger. This he keeps in a girdle of many pouches.
His clothing is black and he wears a wide brimmed hat
of the Clint Eastwood western style, somewhat mexican looking, adorned
with fancy feathers and decorative pins and medals of those that have
fallen victim to his attack.
He is very well travelled, and makes an excellent guide
to most parts of Asterland. He has travelled into the westland many times,
and is familiar with the secret entrances to the lands.
He is also expert with the sword, choosing a two handed
style, with a bastard sword in one hand and a longsword in the other,
and is ambidextrous with the same. He can deal out massive damage with
his strength bonusses applied. He is a friend to all hobbits, and will
fight to defend them irregardless of personal risk.
He has a hate for trolls, which he has fought many times.
His bastard sword will superheat whenever a troll is present, doing an
additional d4 damage from burning. The sword is intellegent, and can fight
on even if Raven falls in battle, which it will do, cursing as it slices
opponents to pieces. The sword is an artifact, and can preform heal critical
twice per day. It once belonged to his father, who was a powerful ruler
in the days of old. Raven is deeply in love with the daughter of the king
of Alexander, and it is for the cause of winning her hand that he adventures
in the southern jungles, to convince a hard hearted monarch of his worth.
He must gain his own fortune to impress the king before he becomes a prince
himself as well as doing mighty deeds. She, Melissa of the Aspen, feels
the same way for him, and wishes desperately to marry him.
