Name: Gray Tarrenson. People who don't know me very well (or when I have to be all imposing and stuff) usually attach the 'Sir' or 'Lord' to the front of that ... but I'm not really hung up on titles. Mostly I'm just Gray. When I have to go ingognito (NOT a specialty of mine) I use the alias Sean Ruadh. And all the evil that used to be in me has decided to name itself Brenin Llewer (the grey king ... how quaint). Age: My soul and my consciousness have existed now for just over 19 years. The body that they now reside in however has only been around for a few months. The body I was born in took too much abuse over the past two years, so I needed this new one. Thanks again Lisa Gender: Male (at least THAT hasn't ever changed) Race: Half-Elf (or Half-Human, if you prefer) Hair: Blonde. Who are we supposed to be having more fun than? Eyes: Grey. Yeah yeah, make all the wisecracks ya want ... I've heard them ALL allready. Height: 5'10. Awfully small for the party with Draks, Centaurs, and Giants. Weight: I dunno, about 150 maybe. What? I'm half elven, I may get toned but I'm not likely to 'bulk up' Class: Paladin of Venna. Formerly an Esper Knight, rank of Weapons Master (youngest EVER I might add) ... but I retired. Weapon: Broadsword. Uh ... and Psionics I guess. Favorite Deity: You're kidding right? Favorite Animal: This answer, goofy as it came out ... remains true. I never really thought about that before. In the past I would have said 'what a stupid question, move on to the next one.' But that's because I refused to think about almost anything that didn't concern making me a better fighter or my mission at hand. Wow I can't believe I don't have a favorite animal. As a kid I would have said a Dragon ... but they aren't animals ... well, not anymore than we are I suppose. wait that's it! My favorite animals are ... people. never can tell just what those cute little critters are going to do next. Favorite Game: Antagonize the Princess. A most enjoyable and unavoidable passtime, wherin the player must find a way to make an imortal half-fey princess extremly angry. I'm quite good at this game, as there is only one half-fey princes and I've got lots of practice pissing her off. Note: Princess has very short temper, this makes it a very easy game to play. Note: Princess has godlike powers (and no qualms about using them), this makes it a very DANGEROUS game to play. Favorite Color: Best Friend: I have a lot of friends these days. Why should one of them be the 'best'? They're all really great in their own individual ways. My friends have in many ways become my family. They are my brothers and sisters and we can depend on one another as such. If I had to pick which friend I was closest to... maybe I'd have to say Trillia. I've never had a 'sister' before, it's rather nice to be able to confide in someone on that level. Personal Idol: That remains, and allways shall be, Kian Zariss the one true King. Though an impossible goal, I strugle to be as much like him as I am capable of. His honor, drive, wisdom, and willpower are simply amazing to behold. And y'see, just before the Vendrel Spire battle, well he told me that he was proud of me. I guess maybe I needed to hear that. I mean my own father once told me something similar, but it was empty praise cause he had no idea what I'd done in my life and probably didn't really care. Kian actually knew about me, and I know it's kind of stupid but I guess I look up to him like a father figure now. Fondest Memory: Err, recently? Um well, when I uh, kissed Sashra. I mean it was only because the stupid love-fairies got a little confused about who they were supposed to be working their magik on. But it was my first, and it was really uh ... nice. Most embarrassing moment: Ugh! Again, do you mean recently? Having to buy out an entire brothel for a night. I mean it was in disguise, and it was just to make sure that no one was there when the Dragon came and blew up the place a few hours later. But that is just not the sort of thing that a PALADIN does ... says so right here in the rule book! Favorite pet: Dragon-Kun. He's the only 'pet' I've ever had. Hope he's o.k. back in Kollackra. Any siblings?: Trillia, by the Fostering Rite. Favorite relative: I have very few blood relatives left, but I still treasure them all. Fett used to be like a big brother , and he allways kept an eye on me when we were young -I don't even know if he's still alive. Cary has my greatest respect and admiration for, well, everything that makes him who he is - I hope we can find a way to keep him from dying when his child is born. Lissa ... 'gramma' is a lot of fun once you get past her facade - and we have to rescue her and her baby from the Deamon God. Why can't I have a normal family? Favorite place: The world. Stupid answer? Not if you know me well. Ambition: To save the world. Aim high I allways sez. That has been my 'ambition' all my life. Hmph, long before I even had a clue of the kind of danger it was in. Favorite past time: Who has time for a hobby these days? I dunno, trying to save the world? Playing a few rounds of 'antagonize the princess'? It has been pointed out to me recently that I'm not happy when I'm in combat, but I get bored very quickly when I'm out of it. I'm rather strange aren't I? Favorite outfit: Armor! Specifically my suit of Shadowsteel armor. With the life I lead, I absoultely positively NEED to be encased in armor! Lisa went to a lot of trouble to make this new body, I'd rather not see it get cut apart like my old one. So I don't care WHO thinks I look better out of it, I'm staying in my armor! You hear me Sashra, the armor stays! Favorite time of day: Dawn. It's symbolic for me, ever since I used the relic of the same name. And more importantly it's when I get back all of my healing powers from Venna every day. My impressions of the (freak force)party: Sir Forgan Icewing: Courage? Ferocity? I don't think that these words are quite intense enough to describe our Sir Forgan. I've seen you face off with huge, old, pissed off, poison breathing, Dark God empowered, Wyrms who were several hundred TIMES your size ... and you didn't even FLINCH! Not once! Thank the Goddesses that you're on our side. I would be both honored and priviledged to help him in the resurection of his Goddess. And I really hope that he'll be joining us in The Golden Dragon Order. And I can't help but find it strange how he used to be in Lady Lorianas house ... I suppose the world isn't really so big after all. Elenora of Illshire: She's changed, that's for damn sure. But I suppose maybe some of it is for the better. I miss her smile though. Your experiences have jaded you, but they've also toughened you. You took down Vendrils high priest?! Damn! I don't think any others among our group could have done that. Dealing with the Raven must be annoying, but she's allways been good at talking to 'difficult' people and getting through to them. Maybe when all these quests are done she can find those other Centaurs, they seemed to be getting along with each other after a while. Racquele BanCoinen: Eh, heh heh, Oops! Sorry about that Raquele, I thought that the army of love-fairies would be a GOOD thing. Certainly didn't intend for you to get caught in the middle of the whole mess. Strange things just sort of seem to happen on these quests. I'm sure we can fix it all, and that you'll be perfectly safe in Kollackra for the time being (heck if anybody'll know what to do here it'll be Lillyana). But I know you're having a very hard time all the while. Again ... sorry, I didn't mean too mess up your life. Sashradon Zariss: My um, personal feelings aside, I am proud to be assisting her with this quest. She wants to be a great hero and a magnificent Queen. Well, she is. Problem is, she just doesn't see it yet. So she wanted this mission for personal reasons and to test herself. Well so far she has handeled things like the true leader that she is. Including not letting me even think of giving up when it really looked like we had failed. Maybe a few more successes and she won't be quite so quick to beat the hell outa me. Here's hoping anyway. Well I know her father will be proud, I just wish she did. Maccarr: Whew. What a set of lungs on you! I never traveled with a Bard before. I thought they were annoying. But this guy's NOTHING like I expected in any way! Being 18 feet tall is a good start to that. But he's also multi talented, and so much fun to talk to. Honestly, I'm a little uncomfortable with having our 'great deeds' recorded, it feels immodest. But I suppose that we are involved in some very important events in history, so they shouldn't be forgotten. And if anybody's going to tell the storys as they were ... Mac's the guy for the job. The Knights of The Order of The Golden Dragon: Collette: WHAT IN VENNAS NAME HAPPENED TO YOU!?!? Damnit! You were the purest and kindest of us all, despite all the horrors of your past. I mean ... you were chosen by LISA ... DAMNIT doesn't that mean anything!? I... can't talk about this any farther. Sir Alus: Aaarghhh!! My order is crumbling all around my head! I leave you alone for a WEEK, and you manage to bring about the Dragon War! What were you thinking?! No wait ... I know what you were thinking: 'Hey I wonder what will happen if I...' As allways you doubtless meant to do the right thing ... and by the Gods I know what that feels like ... hell one of your crazy leaps of intuition really helped save the King, but this time it really backfired. Sir Luther: Ahh thank goodness for men like you Luther. I know you'll stay the course, steady as a rock and even more immovable. Truth is I could really use you right now with my current quests - not just for your strength, magik skill, and holy affinity, mostly for your better-than-I've-got outlook on life. Lady Trilia: I hope all is well with you dear sister. Well, you're on your own quest, and if I know you you've allready taken charge. Which is good, cause you'd better learn to lead real good sis. If I fall in battle ... and stay fallen ... that would leave you in charge of everything. Heh, I can see the look of near panic that'll be on your face when I finally explain that one to you. Sir Anada Boh: I wonder how fares our forrest Knight? All at once both a loner and a team player who can hold the group together. I remember when what you wanted most was to get as far away from all of our group as possible. Then when it was all over, you were the first to accept Knighthood. Men like you can change the world for the better. Sir Hugh: And upon one was the greatest strength of them all. Each member of this order has a past that is in some way troubled. But perhaps none quite like yours. Through all your suffering and torment, your bright soul would not be diminished. Though I still hope every day that your own path finally makes itself clear to you, I admit that when you said you chose to follow me on my path it was one of the proudest moments of my life. That a noble warrior like you believes in me and my ideals so, is something I force myself to remember whenever doubt siezes me.