Demetrius Hammerhand

Demetrius Hammerhand , 11th level Dwarven male fighter - S:18:22, D:16, C:19, I:9, W:8, Ch:8 - age 45, HP: 118

Early Life

Avish was raised at Blackstone after he and his mother escaped abduction from the Kilosarin* elves. The leader of these elves, Avish's father, forced his mother into childbearing and slavery. After Avish and his mother escaped, these elves were all but wiped out by the ranger Lord Imanos. Avish, would later see to the ranger Lord's death, feeling in some manner he had no business killing the elves, that they should be punish according to elven law.

Avish's mother brought him to Blackstone under the protection of Lord Yalthos. He was raised here and trained as a ninja. During the fall of Blackstone Avish fled to Varis with his teacher of the time. They kept safe until the villagers discovered the identity of Avish's master. The master was killed but claiming ignorance Avish found favor in the eyes of the Sadriac family. He was adopted into their home and trained (pointlessly) as a farmer. Avish would eeak out his life as a farmer, waiting for an opportunity.

Description

With unusual blond hair and dark eyes, Avish possess average beauty, although uncommon. His frame is small, even by elven standards but he possess a muscular definition that is revealing of his strength. His body was sturdy, at the onset of his adventuring life, but after so many brushes with death the grim elf has become thin around the eyes.

He has fluctuated in his appearance but often is seen adorned with his many armaments, rings and medallions. He has also shaved his head ritually when a friend dies. Most recently his complexion has changed to an ashen grey. This is, not to say, the same color as the drow but oft gives the appearance of such to the unknowing. If seen in practice when he is commonly shirtless, those lucky enough to catch this rare glimpse would see a splendid other worldly tattoo across the whole of his back.

Personality

Despite his potential menacing appearance Avish is friendly in conversation, possessing a keen mind for philosophy and discussion. He is not motivated by greed or hatred but by a personal sense of justice, his own brand, and often speaks his mind of these things, even when he should perhaps not. In his early adventuring days Avish had an "All or Nothing" approach, often leading to his explosive and abrupt willingness to throw away his life for the success of his companions. His friends, however, talked him down from the proverbial ledge quite often. In his latter adventuring years this spirit of reckless abandon has been tempered by his few successes and many failures. While his careless impulse may still lurk at the back of his mind, his experience has taught taught him patience. This is most notably marked in his abandoing of the human practices of his life. He has since dropped his Mandadorian name of Shandar, going now by only Avish or The Exile.

Items/Possessions

Adornments

Ordinary Copper Ring

Taken from a bugbear chief as a token of success. The creature stood no chance and did not surrender. Avish admired his spirit.

Copper Ring

Taken from a fallen enemy early in his adventuring life Avish has worn the ring since his first days after meeting Lars and Demetrius.

Man Bear Pig Ring

The ring was taken from the werebear in service to the Ranger Lord. A black sapphire set into a gold ring.

Wizard's magical Rope of Climbing

Originally owned by Lars, this magical rope can form knots and loops at the command of the user. Lars gifted it to Avish after several clever uses, given the ninjas particular skills.

Wind Fan of the East

A traditional eastern fan possessing the ability to discharge various strengths of wind when fanned. Painted with a simple depiction of a cherry blossom. The command word was "Sugoi".

Ring of Fire Elemental Control

Shared among the Triumvirate Avish wears this simple golden ring etched with a few runes and a brilliant fire opal set in the center.

Mendico Wand

A wand of paralyzation taken from a creature in the magical forrest where the dragon Smelternau originally hid. Avish carries the wand out of fondness know its charges are near an end.

Weapons

Anderis Krusack's Short Bow

A sturdy simple bow made of the wood surrounding Kaapasart. It has been improved to well crafted status (+1 to hit) with the addition of an elven bow string from the elves of Silverhome.

Imanos' Bow of Doubling

This fantastically enchanted item is a powerful bow. It functions as a bow of doubling. It is crafted simply of wood and is adorned with steel and silver.

The Fate of Blackstone

A short sword made in the traditional style of the early days of Blackstone. Avish found the sword in its final resting place hidden in the great fortress when he and many others responded to the call that Grarinos had been killed. Avish separated for a time to find such things. The naming of the sword was to remind him of the outcome of evil ways.

Ninja-to From Hell

A pair of matching Ninja-to swords found in Gehenna. Both are well crafted (+1 to damage)

Parminio's climbing harness and Mytherial daggers

The daggers were gifted to the six Questin Chiefs prior to the summer games. Avish retains only the harness as a reminder of his failed attempt into the mountains.

Gilovessen's Katana

Forged in secret by the gnome Gilovessen and hidden by Avish until he chose to answer the call to arms, after the death of Grarinos. Avish's first katana.

Hope and Promise

The Second Katana Avish had forged. Made in secret in Astanow from the template of the original katan made by Gilovessen. Avish carried this for some time, wielding two katanas.

Hammerhand's Katana

Forged by Demetrius Hammerhand from the templates of the two swords and assisted by Gilovessen. Marked with the triangle of the Triumvirate and stamped with Demetrius mark.

Katana from Hell (on loan to Willacot II)

Found in Gehenna, while searching for interesting or unusual weapons as a gift for Demetrius. An old and foreign make, all the marking have been worn off.

Imanos' Short Sword

This finely crafted short sword is made of elven steel and mytherial. The sword is imbued with strong magic (+3).

Redleaf's Short Sword

This mighty sword looks plain save for simple engraving on the pommel and blade. Despite its modest appearance the sword is inface heavily enchanted. It functions as a short sword of speed (+2).

Armor

Redleaf's Elvin Chain

A splendid suit of true elven chain, originally owned by the wizard Redleaf. Taken by Lars St.Morningglory, gifted to Avish because of it is sized for the elven frame.

Cloak of the Sprites

Procured by Attis of Dania and Lars after successfully destroying the tree of evil.

Cloak of Depturn

Procured with Lars and Demetrius venturing far to the north to help the mystical silver dwarves. Earned for assisting in the slaying of the white dragon.

Ninja Sneaking Suit

Seldom used due to its fragile nature this suit of all black fabric in the classic ninja design adds +10% to hide in shadows.

Spells/Abilities

Ninja Abilites

Feint

Concentrated Push

All-Around Sight

Meditation

Instant Reaction

Meditative Trance

Inward Journey

Instant Reaction

Martial Sense

Spirit Sense

Improved Tumbling

Weapon Proficiencies

Long Bow (Expertise)

Ninja-to

Katana (Expertise)

Short Sword (Expertise)

Martial arts (Specialized)

Non-Weapon Proficiencies

Running

Tumbling

Blind Fighting

Farming (secondary) - Useless skills provided by the DM

Grooming (secondary) - Useless skills provided by the DM

Languages

Wood elf

Kanosian

Taldian

Encish

Relationships

Avish is a founding member of the Triumvirate.

Avish is the Leader of the Gold Dragons, operating out of Blackstone.

Lives in the mountains awaiting the death of the humans whom disturb his plans.