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I originally made this character for a Rise of the Runelords that didn't even make it to the first combat and have since adjusted him for Jade Regent. He's a witch and I'm thinking he will be more of a support type than damage. Personally I check the boards at least once a day during the week and try to check at least once on the weekends. I would like a group that works well together and regularly keep the story moving.
@Zaraleva -> I'd still be interested in playing if you find a GM!
Here is Talax, Varisian Human Witch. Background: Talax has lived in Varisia his whole life. He was found in the ruins of a town on the northern coast that looked as though it had been raided and pillaged, by a nomadic clan of merchants traveling through the area. He was taken in and adopted by them, but was young enough that he doesn't really remember his birth family. His new family traveled the length of Varisia, trading goods and services to the various communities. Talax was a quick study and would try to find new books to read on their journeys. Eventually he learned the merchant trade, with a focus on books, along with the general goods that the caravan sold. When Talax was in his mid-20's, he was out searching for herbs after the caravan had stopped for the evening on its way to the dedication of the new Cathedral in Sandpoint and came accross a raven that was injured in a clearing. Talax took the bird in and bound its wounds. It became apparent to Talax that the raven was not a normal raven but something more. When it was healed, the raven offered Talax powers beyond what he could ever imagine, and being a student of knowledge and always seeking more, Talax agrees and began his path to greater knowledge. During the dedication of the Cathedral and the ensuing goblin attack he was gravely wounded and near death, when the town priestess of Desna, Koya, saved his life with her healing magic. Since then he has always been dedicated to her, assisting her trips to Magnimar, Riddleport and Korvosa. Talax has continued to travel with his raven, Muninn, and learned much from him. He is currently arriving in Sandpoint to resupply his wagon and to check in with Koya, having heard that her mother has recently passed.
Yeah, it's not looking promising.
Has anyone heard from the GM? Its been quite a while since anyone posted.
Paracosmic, everything going alright? Haven't heard from you in a few days.
Talax sits down across the table from Savah. "Ah, it that one of my scarves? I don't remember selling you one this year. Ah well, guess I'm not the only vender in town then am I. Let's give this arm wrestling a try then I suppose. Good luck, Savah!" Talax grips her out stretched hand and settles his elbow on the table.
He throws as much of his weight into the battle as he can and thinks he gets the upper hand. Then he notices a twinkle in Savah's eye, right before she slams his hand down into the table. "Not much of a surprise there I suppose. Oh well, thanks for lettin' me give it a try anyway.", Talax says amicably. He wanders down to the nearest ale barrel and comes back with two tankards, handing one to Savah. "I'm sure you could use this with the difficulty I gave you!", he says with a smile and a laugh.
After listening to the opening speeches, Talax heads back to his cart. He does a fair bit of bartering with customers and sells out of most of his scarves and other small items fairly quickly. Several people seem to be drawn to his cart due to the presence of Muninn, and they ask Talax questions about the bird. He decides that he has sold enough and closes down his shop before lunch, making sure to lock the chest with his books in it and hides it under a tarp in the back of the cart. He decides to wander the town and sees the arm wrestling at Savah's Armory. He joins the crowd watching and finally plucks up his courage to give it a try. "I'll give it a go Savah! I'm not the strongest person here by far but hopefully some of them have tired you out!"
"To be honest I don't know the details behind it, as I usually only pass through here once, or maybe twice, a year. I'm pretty sure it burned down in a fire a few years back, but that's all I really know about it.", Talax replies to the jugglers questions with a bit of a shrug.
"I've been to the festival several time! I try to make sure I'm in the area this time of year before heading back up the coast. The festival is always a great time and this year is better than usual as they have just finished rebuilding the Cathedral!", Talax answers jovially to the question presented to him.
Hearing the comment of the woman nearby, Talax chuckles and whispers back in her direction, "Arsenic and nightshade, good one! I'll have to remember that one."
Muninn pecked Talax on the sholder and cawed, "Shiny, shiny!. Talax looked up from his book to see a juggler throwing a knife, apple and cheese in the air. The knife was reflecting the morning sun into Muninn's eye, which had caused the disturbance in Talax's reading. "Alright Mun, we can go check it out." Talax climbed down from his seat on the cart and let the raven settle on his shoulder. He walked in the direction of the juggler, and when the juggler finished his breakfast said, "That was very well done sir. My name is Talax and the bird is Muninn. We have a small cart set up over there for the festival. Have you been through Sandpoint before or is this your first time here?"
As the day began, Talax lead his cart and donkey, Dorin, toward the town square. He waves to some of the other merchants setting up their wares and finds an open spot on the square. He begins laying out various scarves and small items that he has traded for in some of the outlaying villages. Then he pulls a chest out from under a canvas tarp to keep it safe from the elements, "Ahh, my books. I suppose it is probably a bit early to go see old Chask Hadlan and see if he has anything new he would like to trade.", Talax says to no one in particular. A raven flies down and settles on Talax's shoulder as he finishes setting up his cart. Talax reaches into his pocket an pulls out some kernels of corn and sets the raven, Muninn, onto a perch built next to his seat on the cart. Talax looks the bird over, making sure that the wing had healed and looked right. Talax walks to a nearby food seller, looking for a cup of coffee. Talax returns to his cart and sets out a sign reading "Talax's Bits, Bobs and Books" and picks up a book about the history of Varisia and waits for customers to come by.
Paracomic, is it alright if I know some people in town, specifically any book sellers that I may have traded with in previous seasons?
Thanks for running this Paracosmic! I'm getting the profile for Talax worked out but will def. be ready on Monday. Looking forward to it. |