Andreas Darkstone, Darkstone Clan Founder

A seasoned adventurer, Andreas Darkstone has seemingly seen and been through everything he could imagine, and still wanted more. A sorcerer that also took to the sword quite well, he wanted to share his experiences with people that he could trust and were close to him. The dragonborn even started up his own adventuring company, the Darkstone Clan. At its peak, the Darkstone Clan had almost two dozen members and was a group known for lending assistance to a town in need in exchange for goods or a few nights in a bed. From mercenary work to monster hunts to dungeon delving, the clan did it all.

However, shortly after his son Arjhan had reached adulthood, the clan was ambushed as it left the town of Crosswinds. Lia escaped with Arjhan while Andreas and several other clan members tried to fight back. Most of those who fought were killed, and Andreas was left for dead. He was found by refugees of Crosswinds, soon discovering that the group that had attacked them was laying waste to towns they had just visited, finally making a decisive strike against the clan.

After healing his wounds, he started searching for the remnants of the clan, hearing the occasional rumor of a small group here and there. Not wanting to endanger the other members when he found them, he had a special ring crafted, making sure that he would remain disguised so long as he didn't attack anyone, as the magic from his spells would interfere with the illusion, showing him for what he truly is.

Andreas is known to keep a calm demeanor under all circumstances. He is somewhat nervous about staying in any one place for too long a period of time, rarely staying in a city for more than three days, as he is somewhat fearful of another disaster falling upon where he is at the time.

In combat, Andreas wields his falchion with deadly accuracy, having attuned the blade to be used as an implement to cast his spells through. He'll often lure his foes close with his disguise, then surprise them when the illusion drops and his Dragon Breath comes to bear on them. If opponents do close in on him, he uses the various powers of his magic items to teleport to safety, keeping them at range for his spells to do their work. Failing that, he wades into battle with his falchion, trying to cleave his foes.

Andreas Darkstone, Darkstone Clan Founder

Mayu and Mio Amakura

There are many legends about Minakami Villiage, also known as "All God's Village". The most common say that in a single night, it and all of its inhabitants vanished without a trace. The spot where the village is known to have stood is covered by a thick fog, and people who get lost in the forests surrounding the village are said to be spirited away, never to be seen again.

Before the Minikami Dam was built, twin sisters wandering the forests discovered the village. They are known as the only ones to have discovered All God's Village and to return. That's not to say that the discovery didn't leave them changed, the most obvious result of their visit being the bandage Mio wears over her eyes, as an encounter in the village left her permanently blinded. Neither wishes to speak of their experiences in the village, and if pressed about what happened, they quickly become aggressive.

The twins travel together, keeping to themselves for the most part. When encountered, Mio and Mayu can be found holding each other's hand to make sure that Mio doesn't trip over anything. Mayu does walk with a noticeable limp, oftentimes wearing a knee brace or bandaging on her right knee to help support the injury. They dress in a conservative fashion, usually wearing items that match what the other is wearing. A Crimson Butterfly is part of Mayu's dress in some way, while the color of Mio's clothing tends to be a bit muted. If the pair know they are going into combat, they both wear white kimonos with a red sash around the waist. As combat progresses, Mayu's kimono starts to slowly spot red with blood, whether she's been in melee combat or not.

In combat, the two are fierce opponents, spending their opening actions placing their Warlock's Curse on their opponents, then peppering them with spells from afar before moving to gain concealment from their Shadow Walk ability. The pair try to focus on one opponent at a time, either immobilizing them to lessen the threat from that particular foe or subduing him with The twins try to stay within ten squares of each other to make sure Mio gains the benefit from Mayu's Shrine Charm. If Mayu is somehow immobilized or drops to 0 HP, Mio loses the benefit, slowing her own speed by half and giving all of her opponents total concealment. Should the battle start to turn against them, Mio will get as close to her sister as she can while Mayu uses Mire the Mind, granting them invisibility to their target while they make their escape.

Mayu Amakura
Mio Amakura

Lia Darkstone, Darkstone Clan Emissary

Lia has been with the Darkstone Clan from the very beginning, having been rescued by the clan's founder Andreas Darkstone over ten years ago during a raid on a town he was passing through. Without a home or family to call her own, she looked to Andreas as a father. She took up the path of the wizard quickly and learned the skills to be a diplomat for the clan, helping negotiate any disputes that might have erupted as the clan traveled.

With the passing of Andreas, Lia had expected herself to be the new leader, but instead finds herself again second-in-command to his son, Arjhan. She secretly despises the fact that she must follow his orders, but does so out of respect.

Whenever the Darkstone Clan plans on making camp for an extended period of time, Lia is the first to enter town (under the effects of a Disguise Self spell), speaking with whoever may be in charge to allay their fears. Anyone who would come to their camp would also meet Lia first before they're ever allowed into the camp proper.

Lia will try to get enemies grouped together for some of her more damaging spells like Blood Pulse and Fire Shroud. Should someone get too close to her, she'll use her Infernal Wrath racial (empowered with the Ferocious Rebuke and Fiery Rebuke feats) to push them back and deal a hefty amount of damage. Groups that approach her end up being easy targets for her Thunderwave spell, throwing them back to allow her breathing room. If the battle is going poorly, she'll use her Soul Burn power to gain back her Blood Pulse, laying in more damage to her foes.

Lia Darkstone, Darkstone Clan Emissary

Arjhan Darkstone, Darkstone Clan Leader

Few people had been thrust into the position a young Arjhan Darkstone was forced into. At the age of 17, the dragonborn suddenly found himself saddled with the responsibility of restoring a clan that was almost completely wiped out by the attack that took the life of his father, Andreas Darkstone, along with nearly 80% of the clan members.

Now 22, with the aid of the remaining loyal clan members (Lia Darkstone and Mika Low), he is starting to rebuild the clan, albeit slowly. He has taken to having his clan perform mercenary work while searching for a place to house the clan.

Arjhan prefers to speak in Draconic, allowing one of the other members of the clan to interpret for them if the person he's talking with doesn't speak the language. The only time he speaks in Common is when he needs to make sure that a point is made perfectly clear for the person he's talking with, and even then the language is heavily accented.

In combat, Arjhan tends to move in with the other melee members of the clan (or party he may be with at the time), keeping everyone in range for his Combat Leader ability to give them the initiative boost. If multiple enemies start to approach him, he'll try and get them in range for his Dragon Breath racial. His first priority is always to the safety of the clan and will aid them first before lending a hand to a non-clan member.

Arjhan Darkstone, Darkstone Clan Leader