AD&D Set of Characters, the Mages' Set.

The Mages' Set

The sky turns red, the hurricane roars... This are mages greeting you. Look at them and find one way or another to use their powers in your game!

Rantorne the Wanderer -Rantorne would easily be considered a warrior had he not been a mage. He's quick to deal with a sword and usually avoids using magic in melees. But those who consider him a second-rate wizard are mistaken. Rantorne spent much time on studying and is rather skilled in his profession. But being a hot one he sometimes considers a sword a better solution and prefers to save magical energy. Rantorne is an impulsive personality and often finds himself involved in quarrels, bets and likewise. Thus he's not good in diplomacy and he knows it. Rantorne knows a lot about battles and fortresses as he took part in many war campaigns. People say he's capable of defending a fortress both with his sword and the words. When Rantorne uses magic, his enemies are surely to be taken aback, as they don't expect such a change. Rantorne would be a good tactic if he had enough time to think things over. All the same his advice is usually highly appraised. He's not a thoughtful type, but he can be very kind. Rantorne prefers to make his own justice, thus he can be involved in a lot of affairs. He has a passion for items of quality and also can do a lot of things to win a bet. So he's rather a strange mage really.

Ability Scores:

Str 15	Dex 8	Con 11	Int 16	Wis 10	Cha 11

Alignment: chaotic good.

Custima the Dragon-rider -Custima is a well-known and powerful witch. Nobody knows how she acquired all that strength, she seems too skilful for her age and position. People say she once tempted a stern mage and thus got all his secret knowledge. What happened to him after it nobody knows. Custima treats life and people with a sort of negligence, there are a lot of things she never bothers about. Custima is rather bad-tempered, often she can be seen in violent rage. In such a state she can even provoke an earthquake or likewise. Vanity is her weak point, thus she can ruled by someone really clever and cunning. Custima is not much fond of communicating with people, simple respect and blind obedience are enough for her. The same is her attitude to males whom she's known a lot and much more. Custima certainly respects strength and skill, she can appreciate her enemy. She doesn't much care for anything or anyone, except for dragons who are her usual companions. Custima supposes she has reach everything worth reaching in this world and now she seeks entertainment. Thus she can be involved into adventure by someone with wit without difficulty.

Ability Scores:

Str 13	Dex 14	Con 11	Int 11	Wis 10	Cha 14

Alignment: true neutral.

Severn the Sinister -Severn is considered the master of dark and evil powers. He spends his days locked in his laboratory which people are afraid of passing by in daytime let alone at night. When Severn leaves his quarters, he's usually met with politeness and respect due to the utmost fear. Severn's research has one and only aim - to open the source of ever-lasting forces and energy. He's sure with such powers he would be able to rule the Universe. He never bothered what to do with all that power he just wants to have it. Severn lives on his own, he does not have friends or good acquaintances. But he knows a lot about people, keeping in mind all their sins and fears. He's not easily involved into affairs, usually that is only possible by a significant amount of money. But sometimes he himself offers his services to those of rank and position and can be very polite and humble while dealing with such people. When his services are accepted he will surely make his master do what he wants. Severn doesn't bother much about justice and law. He says when he reaches power he'll establish his own rules. And the Universe only wins that he hasn't yet managed it.

Ability Scores:

Str 12	Dex 12	Con 12	Int 15	Wis 11	Cha 10

Alignment: lawful evil.

Osvald the Wise -Osvald seems to be as old as Universe itself. He knows both the legends and the history of his own land and he is a very good story-teller. He seems rather a quiet old man, leading simple life, but it's not true. During his long life Osvald experienced a lot an participated in all the remarkable campaigns. He's declined to reduce his own role in each, according to his words he "happened to be at the spot". But people know Osvald used to be a counsellor to many kings, who respected him and found his advice of high value. Osvald spent his life in magical research and reached tremendous skill. Being a wise person he knows some powers can be too harmful if they are not controlled. Thus he usually operates with traditional spells, leaving all other for secret experiments in his laboratory. Osvald is a kind and thoughtful person, he also has a deep understanding of human nature. He can accept and forgive a lot. He's very much interested in life and would do a lot to help those he considers good and worthy. He's fond of little jokes which often ruin all the plans of Evil and Greed.

Ability Scores:

Str 8	Dex 8	Con 10	Int 14	Wis 16	Cha 13

Alignment: neutral good.

Kiralta the Charming -Kiralta would not have reached all that power and respect among the mortals had she not been a very beautiful woman. As a mage she occupies rather a modest position, but she's managed to do a lot by her charm and wit. So now Kiralta is known all over her land as a very beautiful witch. She's fond of beautiful clothes and luxurious life. After being of use to many of the highest of this world she became rather close to the secular power. She really enjoys ruling through weak people who are or consider themselves fully dependent on her. Kiralta's style of magic is a pompous and well-staged illusion which never fails to work on people. She never tried to encounter any really powerful mage. In her wanderings Kiralta acquired a couple of genuine magic items which she uses successfully although never bothers about their nature. She prefers to play a pure and exalted woman, but she is not. Kiralta is rather quick to get tired of men, somewhere in her heart she has no respect for them. She's a very good actress which is the prime requirement of her life. It's possible to make her do something either by flattery, cunning or a lot of money.

Ability Scores:

Str 8	Dex 14	Con 12	Int 12	Wis 11	Cha 17

Alignment: lawful neutral.

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