Application Thread

As a beguiler, Pete has the option of being the backup face and battlefield controller. Currently, he's configured as the fiddly-skills expert - the remover of traps, the forger, the fence. He provides illusions to cover the work of others as they break in. He provides the team with the work order that gets them into the mark's estate, and the information about the cellars that helps them find the hidden safe.

Depending on the final configuration of the group, he can be reshaped to fill skill gaps as needed.

Pete is the twitchy older guy in the group, occasionally able to muster moments of gravitas, but equally likely just to be a little creepy.

Yes, he's an elf with a straggly beard. Deal with it.

Pete is always working the angles, sometimes to his distinct disadvantage. He fancies himself a born survivor, able to work his way out of every situation, but in practice, his scheming often simply pisses others off.

Pete is secretly a devotee of Shar - another angle that he decided to work about 70 years ago, and now feels stuck with. He's afraid of his goddess and the fate he faces after death, but is even more terrified to leave her behind.

To come.

I've been active on the boards for about five years, and manage to post most days.

Every thieves' guild needs someone on the outside who can travel in different circles, who can pick up tidbits of information to benefit the guild, who can move goods and money around without suspicion, and who can identify lucrative targets for the guild's activities.

Thus, the Countess has developed a fairly long-standing quasi-criminal relationship with the Night Knives. Besides working in concert together on various schemes, the Countess serves as information gatherer for the guild identifying lucrative targets to be robbed while posing as a legitimate Alchemist and minor noble, she functions as a part-time money launderer for the guild especially helping it to dispose of stolen mundane items which she passes off as “trade-in” goods received in barter at her Alchemy shop, and she operates as an arcanist cat burglar working on big heists and other nefarious activities directly with other members of the Night Knives usually in disguise. Strangely, the lass has come to consider these rogues as "friends."

Finally, as a Transmuter, Estelle can use her talents to assume the appearance and certain abilities of any humanoid creature. Her spells will allow her to not only change size, shape and sex, but also to become a prolific flyer, swimmer, water breather or digger. Her immediate magic powers will also allow the magician to even assume smaller or larger shapes such as a humming bird zipping up to a third story window in the flash of an eye, or perhaps an ant crawling through a crack under a locked door, or even a huge creature whose bulk blocks a gate shut. Essentially, with her transmutation magic, the Countess can serve the guild in an endless number of ways by becoming virtually anything or anyone upon a moment's notice.

Even though Countess Estellandrea is small in stature, the natural symmetry of this abnormally small elf's perfectly curved body is accentuated by the delicate features of her elegant face which is framed by her long, thick raven-black hair. This beauty’s alluring smile functions as the consummate guise to hide Estelle's refined, but nefarious intellect. Always dressed in the latest noble fashions featuring blacks and dark purples, she often wears high leather boots, sports a gigantic over-sized leather purse and is rarely ever seen without her colorful parasol. She is truly a bejeweled and bedazzling sight to behold. Adorned by the soft fragrance of fine perfume, she typically wears different types of fresh flowers in her hair.

Personality: L. Estelle Honeybreezer, a.k.a. The Countess Estellandrea Ravenwood, might be small for an elf, but she is stubborn, speaks her mind and isn’t at all afraid of the “larger” races. Still a bit mischievous at heart even though she could hardly be called young anymore, Estelle will still stick her nose in “where it don’t belong” just because she is a constant “busy-body” at gathering information. She is also a talented, bright, humorous and resourceful companion who is extremely loyal to those few that she calls “friend.” On the other hand, if you get on her bad side it might be a good idea to watch out for flying stones and the occasional elven curse from this "fine lady" or even worse.

The Countess may appear to the casual observer to be a harmless, yet beautiful woman of refinement and grace. While such is true in one of her personae, she is also is secretly ruthless, deceptive and depraved in her efforts to secure that which she desires. Her personalities often seem as varied as her sometimes unpredictable actions. She is however a reliable cheat and liar, guild informant, part-time money launderer and occasional cat burglar.

Background: Little Estelle Honeybreezer originally hails from a small elven forest community deeply hidden in a wooded area quite a distance from Waterdeep. Specifically, Miss Honeybreezer's family has lived in the same non-descript forest hamlet for nigh on 13 generations as far as anyone can remember.

Like most female elves from her community, Estelle’s family “stonewalled” the lass into a career of their chosing……an alchemist. While she’s an accomplished craftsman and chemist, her true interest in life was locked away from the girl. What Estelle was really interested in she’d only heard stories about as a young child at her great, great grammy's house. Stories from long ago when elves were the most formidable casters in the land, aiding the weak and sweeping even armies aside with their powerful magic. Not like the illusions that the elves in her tribe often use to hide themselves from “outsiders” today.

It’s been these stories and the insatiable curiosity they aroused in Estelle that has driven her for years. It is what drove her to abandon the wooded elven community and come to the city of Waterdeep. Since arriving in the city, Estelle took on the faux persona of a minor noble, the Countess Estellandrea. In fact, the female elf is about as far from nobility as one can get, although she plays the part to the “tee” as a result of her refined lying skills and years of pretending to be someone she is not. Estelle uses this fake title to gain access to higher levels of society and the multitude of benefits that flow from such relationships.

It was in the big city that she first encountered the Night Knives in pursuit of her quest for arcane power, and now she is an integral part of this growing illegal operation. Even around her fellow thieves she rarely lets her guard down having played the part of the faux Countess for so long now or she operates in disguise. At the same time, the Countess has recently conned enough people into extending her temporary credit which allowed her to become the proprietor of an upscale Alchemy shop, but the lass is in a bit of trouble since she is in debt up to her neck and these bills are now coming due. Even though the store is making a little money, the Countess desparately needs a large "score" to get back on her feet. No matter what, one thing about the Countess is true; you can count on the lass to be a consummate liar as she uses her secret relationship with the thieves guild to try and stay in business and also to manipulate her way toward increasing her arcane power.

Here is a little bit about me. I've been a devoted player of DnD since I first started playing in college in 1980. I have been active on Mythweavers for years and have never quit any game. Having the net at home and work, I reliably check Mythweavers periodically during the day until late at night and post a minimum of once or twice a day, or more depending on game flow. I also try to bring my posts to life by the occasional incorporation of pictures as well as describing my PC's various senses, emotions, and thoughts along with her actions. I've played many games on Mythweavers over the years and I am a very reliable player. I refined my writing skills while earning my doctorate in law and also while practicing as an in-house corporate attorney. Most importantly as a team player, I always try to be considerate of other players and the DM so we can all have fun together and enjoy the game.

Born into a loving and affluent family in Aglarond. Tala was born into a position that should have afforded her every comfort. Unfortunately fate had a different path for her when she was only 7 years old. Her father was a diplomat and made as many enemies as he did friends. One such enemy hired a band of mercenaries to kidnap Tala and hold her for ransom. The plan went awry as evil plans often do. The mercenary’s turned on their would be benefactor as well as on each other. Tala was left for dead and nearly forgotten. Her parents searched for her but to no avail.
Today, she has little memory of these events save for a deep subconscious scar. It is obvious to any that get to know her that her childhood affects her profoundly. Tala was found in an abandoned shack by a wandering Ranger nearly 3 months after she was left for dead. She survived by eating roots insects and what little fruit grew nearby. She was emaciated and almost surely would have died if left much longer.
The Ranger took her to a nearby village where she became a ward of the local church. She became somewhat of a local cause and was raised by the community. Shortly after becoming a ward there the local priest heard her singing in the bath. Her voice was clear and strong but the words and tune were melancholy. He asked her about her music and she grew thrilled that he showed interest. However, try as she may she could make only beautiful but haunting song. Even when she sang or played songs of joy and triumph, she always sounded despondent and morose.
Never the less people of her village grew to love her and her music. Soon she out grew the small community and began to venture out on her own. Hoping to one day find her long lost family. Tala has been traveling far and wide trying to gather as much knowledge as possible. Playing and singing to pay her way she also performs as a jester. Playing pratfalls, juggling or playing card games to make a living. She seldom resorts to outright thievery but will do whatever it takes to survive.

Adressas is a tall but weakly built Grey Elf of haughty demeanor and sullen personality. His physical weakness has always hampered his rightful recognition and acceptance in whatever society he found himself in, and the chip on his shoulder is evident to all. He wears rather threadbare garb, but his tastes run to the extravagant whenever he finds himself flush with cash (which is very seldom).

Adressas started as a wizard's apprentice, working in a Silverymoon alchemy shop cleaning up messes and doing the more mundane chores. He did pick up a bit of alchemical knowledge during this time and once attempted to concoct his own creation, using a great deal of expensive components in the attempt. His master was quite upset and kicked him out, leaving Adressas to fend for himself. Shamed at his disgrace, Adressas moved on to other locales but fell to pilfering and petty crime to feed himself along the way. He has relied on his sleep spell for more than one highway robbery and finds that he enjoys overcoming brawn with his clever use of spells. He is utterly inept at face to face fighting, but isn't above a little sniping from a distance if necessary. He wants to establish his own base of operations and further his magical and alchemical studies while supporting a lifestyle he feels he deserves.

Adressas offers his magical expertise for committing crimes as well as the kernel of an alchemical support function. He is willing to serve in any capacity except as muscle, for obvious reasons.

Adressas resents that he is not treated with the respect he feels should be his. He has a bit of megalomania, tempered by paranoia and a strong persecution complex. He is greedy and a bit lazy, wanting a life of leisure without putting in the hard work to obtain it.

Anders Ostrikk
Male Halfling Urban Ranger, Level 1, Init +5, HP 8/8, Speed 20
AC 18, Touch 16, Flat-footed 13, Fort +5, Ref +8, Will +2, Base Attack Bonus 1
Longbow (Arrows x20) +0 (1d6, x3)
Leather (+2 Armor, +5 Dex, +1 Size)
Abilities Str 10, Dex 20, Con 13, Int 15, Wis 14, Cha 12
Condition None

Rea utilized her racial innate talents for psionics at an early age. She HAD to. She's never met her parents. She and her brother were left at an orphanage before either could remember much, she being 2, while Yande, the brother, a new born of only a week or so. They suffered poor treatment at the orphanage, both being expected to work as soon as they could be understand directions. They dealed with it for the food, but after two years, at ages 6 and 4 respectively, they ran away. Rea scavenged for food, barely managing to feed the two for 6 months. One rainy night, she was sure she was going to die of starvation, at age 7, when a local thief took her in, saving her. He, Tressler, fed them of his own volition for a couple of years. When she was 9, she asked him to take her on prowl on the town to learn how to steal like he could, and be able to fend for herself in the future. She spent a year learning the basics...at which point, she got caught. She was about to be beaten sensless, when she accidentally manifested Claws of the Beast, and scared away the theft victim. She continued the next few years stealing, trying to force out the claws again, succeeding at age 13. She then left with Yande, thanked Tressler, and set off to survive on her own, as she had a strong desire to be self-sufficient. She traveled town to town a couple of years, scavenging money, eventually stopping to buy a small hut on the outskirts of a town. When she turned 17, Yande became ill. Terminally so. Rea could only afford cheaper medicines, even after a great amount of begging and stealing. Although she kept him alive for a few years, his condition slowly deteriorated.....So she joined the Night Knives at the age of 21. The jobs pay better, and she's trying to get enough money together to save Yande. She trusts their skills, enough to cooperate with them. Despite her dishonest tendencies, Rea steals to help her family, and gives to beggars when she can.