Joseph was born
in Brymingham, Brython, some 29 years past. A son of tradespeople, he grew
up robust and healthy, and stronger than most of the other boys. At 16,
he desired a life of adventure, and put his savings into fighter training.
At 19, he left training a full fledged fighter, his first set of banded
mail untouched by violent intent. Young Joseph took the name of Beef for
his adventuring, not wanting his family to bear the brunt of any retribution
for any ill deeds he might commit. His trainer had called him "Beefy" during
his training, and it seemed to fit the robust youngster. Prolific in the
use of a 2 handed sword, he set out with a woman of half elven heritage.
Epona was her name, trained as both cleric and fighter.
Soon, the two
of them fell in with a bad crowd. Naturally, they became fast friends and
comrades. As their adventuring took them far from home and far removed
from lawful practices, Beef began increasing in levels, paying for the
training with his ill-gotten gains. At one important juncture, Beef came
into possession of a most powerful magic item as reward for some heroic
(mercenary) deed the party had performed. This ring of Wishes transformed
his life and began a new era for the young man.
Enough detail.
Beef eventually became Sir Beef, knighted by the young maiden queen he
helped to install on the throne of Brython. Later he was also knighted
by Arthur Pendragon, for saving his remains. His love for his queen was
re-directed towards a middle aged sorceress by the name of Carolyn, whom
he married. And after Beef's migration from Brython to Sicilia, he also
married his original companion, Epona. It was a strange arrangement, all
three living in the same castle. Epona followed the path of weal, Carolyn
followed the path of darkness, and Beef walked the fence betwixt the two.
A match made...well, somewhere...
After becoming
a fighter lord, Beef received another great gift, this time from an enigmatic
witch named Abrinna. Suddenly smitten with wisdom, he found himself called
to the priesthood of his god, Dionysus. Sir Beef became a cleric.
Now, many years
after first picking up a sword at the fighter training school in Brymingham,
he has exceeded not only everyone's expectations of him, but also his fighter
level. A high priest of the 13th level now, Sir Beef visits home often,
to see his wives and play with his children. The magic items and treasure
he brings home make a nice addition to the castle treasury. This is where
Sir Beef likes to be, when he's not plane hopping or causing political
havoc abroad.
The Particulars
Name: Joseph W. (Sir
Beef)
Race: Human
Alignment: CN
Level: [fighter 9],
Cleric 13
Preferred weapon: 2
Handed sword, specialized
Preferred armor: Chain
mail
Strength: 18 50 (23)*
Intelligence: 7**
Dexterity: 19
Wisdom: 18 (19)***
Constitution: 13 (18)****
Charisma: 16
Comliness: 13
Perception: 13
Fidelity rating: Very
low
Particular likes: Wine,
women, song, wine.
Particular dislikes:
Vampires, mind flayers, sour wine, certain kings.
Special abilities:
(don't even bother asking...)
*
Girdle of Giant Strength
**
Intelligence was reduced by a mind flayer attack
*** Pearl
of Wisdom enhances his basic score
**** Has been killed
5 times
