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ho’s Who in the Savage Earth

Unless otherwise noted, all people are assumed to be residents of Tallon. For Player Characers, go to the Chronicles Page. In many cases, clicking on a thumnail will call up a larger image.

Player Characters

These are the heroes who move the events on the Savage Earth. Since the beginning of the campaign, the character of has Mahler died in heroic battle agains trats. His player introduced the new character of Gilead. The player of Haiku has since moved back to the real world island of Iceland, leaving the Yzlonder to continue as an NPC.

 

Tira Wolfsdaughter is a young adept student at the Hall of Art. Raised by Gator, Rats and then Wolves, she never saw another human being until she was a teenager. Tira is learning that the powers that be in Tallon are taking a lot of interest in her activities. She suspects this may be because she has the aptitude to become a Grandmaster.

Hank Woodman is an animate created by Master Ningan when the master was a brash young man. THe vestiture was incomplete and Hank's spirit lay in some kind of dormant state for over 75 years until his head was discovered by Tira. Hank loves to build and make things. He is currently in the employ of Mistress Dakota, where he attepmts to make enough money to finance TIra's education.

Persia is a native beast of Tallon. She is the daughter of Mranda, who was a underground fighter during the final years of Kanukka's oppressive reign. Her mother disappeared when Persia was young and left the young cat to fend for herself. Persia turned her skills to thieving in order to support herself. The Archon has at times interceded to save her from the authorities. Persia has grown to question her lifestyle lately.

Haiku Olafsdotir is a barbarian from the tropical island of Yzlond (Iceland). She was exiled for severing the fingers of a priest who attempted to molest her mother. She now resides in Tallon, whose adept-based culture fascinates her. She is particularly impressde by Paladins and has dedicated herself to Tira's cause in the hopes of some day becoming a Paladin in her service.

Gustav is a riven giant. He was abandoned at birth and taken in by a two-bit huckster who displayed him in a side show until the young man had grown large enough to wrestle for money. Gustave was a gentle soul who dearly loved his friends until the day he gave his life that they might escape a horde of rats in the Wilds of the Kabekki territory.

Gilead is the son of Hadrian the Explorer. His grandfather is a wealthy guild master in the city and his family is fairly influential. He is far more intersted in seeking his missing father and living a life of adventure than in developing farmland, though. Gilead is a non-adept student at the Hall of Art. He met the others when they reutrned his father's journal from the Wilds. He is learning much from his new friends, and they have found him to be a valuable ally.

 

Adepts

Of the Masters who run the city only the following are of Full Grandmaster status: Ningan, Hannon, Novya, Dakota and Thane. Crockett may be of quality, but he has never been certified by the Hall of Art.

Master Ningan the Scholar is the Archon of Tallon. He is a reclusive but fair man of nearly twelve decades. He has been Archon since the age of 97, succeeding the Archon Kanukka the Red. Kanukka was widely regarded as mad, but was extremely powerful. Ningan achieved the rank of Master rather late in life with the creation of Brassman, a city guard made of articulated brass. More on Ningan may be read in the Archons of Tallon. Grandmaster

Bishop Thane is the head of the Church in Tallon. He is a powerrful man, primarily a psychist. He has an awesome respnsibility ahead of him, since the Church decides the succession of the Archon. Grandmaster

Master Hannon is perhaps the second most powerful man in the city. Besides being a Master, Hannon is a military man who served under Kanukka the Red. He keeps a large private retinue of Paladins. He is well-liked by the Military, who refer to him as Master Hammer. Hannon is the only married Grandmaster. Grandmaster

Mistress Novya is a hedonist. She has ammassed a great personal fortune by catering to the whims of the city's wealthy merchant class. She sets all fashion, and she's invited to every party, dahling! Behind this shallow facade is a shrewd business woman.She can be extemely charming. Grandmaster

Mistress Dakota is a full Master, though she is primarily an animaist. She is in fact the city's premiere animaist. She is responsible for the excellent line of golem coaches that serve the Promethean Hill. The proceeds from the coach line finance her many projects. Grandmaster

Master Crockett is also called the River Master. He runs the Theron Ferry from Tallon to the Lizard Road. He hardly ever leaves his boat, a paddle wheeler called the Columbia. He has never been certified with Mastery, so many call him simply Riverman Crockett.

Master Toshi is the Master Farmer. He dwells outside the city in a fortified manor house. He augments and creates all manner of golem farm equipment. Toshi is a morphist and animist, but does not have the psychist qualification for Grand Mastery.

High Justice Norn is the chief Judge for the city. She is not a full Master, but like all judges, an excellent psychist. Norn has a reputation for running roughshod over her court. The other most well-known judge is Judge Grayle of the Shambles.

	Mistress Halifax Headmistriss of the Hall of Art. She is a stern older woman who takes no nonsense.		Student-Morphist Farralon. Farralon is a likeable young man who is a Student at the Hall of Art. He is studying to become a Healer.
	Teacher Cho Master Psychist and History teacher. She is a hard taskmaster, and an ardent Hannonist.

Animates

An animate is the creation of a Grandmaster. In fact, in Tallon it is the requirement to become a grandmaster.

Brassman is the Keeper of the Gates He stands at the Uzon Gate and is always on guard while the gate stands open. He is well liked, but tends towards comic pomposity. He is boastful but kind, vain but ready to share any glory or credit. He is the creation of Ningan.

Iron John is an older animate. He is a palace Guard, but is a believed to be a creation of Kanukka the Red. He may have blood on his hands, but always in the cause of the city so far as can be proved. His psyche is notoriously hard to read, which has made him a valuable servant. He is built entirely of solid iron and always glistens with the sheen of fresh oil.

Raggedy Jane is a beloved figure of the town. She is detailed in the chapter on animates. Although she is mostly at the palace, she is often seen at market buying “this and that for the little ones.” She is the creation of Dakota.

Mac Skillet is a cook in the Tallon army. He is made primarily of cast iron. Though of similar construction to Iron John, he is not nearly so violent in outlook.If given a choice, he would much prefer to cook than kill. Mac is the creation of General Haannon.

	Gem is composed nearly entirely of precious stones. Her basic structure is rods and chains of gold. Though most of her gems are semi-precious, her eyes and features are diamonds, rubies are other high-quality gems. Her total worth has ever been properly assessed, but is probably over a million gold eagles. She is the creation of Mistress Novya.		Adam Shoots is comprised entirely of bamboo. His joints are held together by short lengths of rope or leather. His body is finished with a variety of colored laquers. Adam is a deeply spiritual individual and indeed the creation of Bishop Thane.
	Peter Shroud is the caretaker of the Mausoleum. He is the only living being residing on the island. He never leaves and apparently is satisfied with being a recluse. He was the creation of Archon Baron the Negotiator and is over 150 years old. Peter was recently affected by a mysterious grandmaster and seems to have lost all memory.

Beasts

Char Windrunner is constant companion of Tira Wolfsdaughter. He is learning what skills the Merikians have that can be used by his tribe .

Basarin is a half breed. She is partly cat, but the rest is a mysteryShe claims it is another beast type, but it is suspected she is half-human. She is a talented dancer, but rather ignorant of big city ways. She is employed by Talon's Theater.

	Slick Russpelt is a weasel. He lives in the Beast Quarter, where he stands out less. When about the town, he often disguises himself as a dog or fox. He is crafty and ewell connected with the city's criminal population.		Black Fang is the leader of a pack of Rat Mercenaries. It is his dream to topple old Norway, the perceived greatest of rat lords.
	Hugin is a great black bird of the island of Yzlon. e is a constant companion of Haiku. Hugin is a talker, being otherwise indistinguishable from a large rook or raven.		Garlok is the leader tribe of gators. New to the Tallon area, it was Garlok who raised the infant Tira, hoping to eat her when she came of age to use her adept powers. Garlok is riven, possessing a second set of arms and prodigious size.

Humans

Nyra of the Kabekki is a Barbarian, recently come to live in the city. She has a quick temper, but is fair and good-hearted. She has an uncanny resemblence to her long-lost cousin, Haiku Odsdottir.

Harker is the lord of vice in Tallon. Once a popular gladiator, he now controls the Death Pits, drug trade and prostitution. A scarred and gnarled fighter

Scorch Harker's Enforcer. Slain by Iron John. He was afterward re-animated by a mysterious grandmaster. However, his career as a zombie was rather short, due to a bizarre memory wipe.

Beef Harker's New Enforcer.

	Koda is the tavern keeper of the Kraken's Head, a popular establishment in the Shambles.		Sanyo is the Riven companion of Gustave Mahler. He is fairly hideous and keeps hidden in dark robes when possible. He is well-educated.
	Parsee is the curator of the Museum of Tallon and the Museum of Antiquities. He is an older man, a friendly and helpful scholar.		Kamlak of the Shattered Isles is a barbarian warrior. Noticeable by his odd pattern of speech (he talks of himself in the third person), he is a bold thief and mighty warrior. He is relatively good-natured, free with money when he has it.
	Doctor Cormorant is a slightly shady doctor operating in the the Shambles. Though he is expensive for a street doctor and rather unpleasant, he is an effective and discreet alternative to a licensed healer.		Sister Winnipeg is a Priestess of Patha, the disciple of psyche. She is sighted, but unlikely ever to become more than mildly receptive.

Others

	Crew of the Columbia The Columbia is the ocean-capable paddle-wheeler commanded by River Master Crockett. His crew is heavily represented by beasts. Here are the more prominent crewmembers: Captain Master Crockett Mate Salvador the Otter Helm Maia a human whose father was from Karkul Bosun Preston, a squirrel, also serves as lookout Navigator Yellowstone, older human with much sailing experience Q-master Keno the dog, resembles a bulldog. Able Hand Tip the Otter, nephew of Salvador. Captain Tori command the Sunrunner, the Columbia's sister ship.
	Paladins Most grandmasters will have a retinue of Paladins to protect them. The few who have been encountered so far are: Hannon: Pyke, Ranzer, Jerrick (the newest) Ningan: Domo, Pershing, Corman, Winston (deceased) Thane: None named Novya: Kanda, Varian, Ford. All are beautiful Dakota: None known
	Pit Fighters These people can be encountered around the city. They are considered dangerous and shady characters. All of them are accomplished combatants Tomba: Dog of the Shambles. Alpha male. Prefers to fight with tooth and claw. Exxon Ironhand: Generally good-natured. He has an animated right hand. Mint: Silent Kabekki warrior woman. Ansella: Bloodthirsty and talkative. Slain by Mint, much to the relief of those around her.
	Historical Figures Kanukka the Red: Fascist former Archon of Tallon Theron the Founder: Discoverer of the Dancers of Dawn and founder of Tallon Shannon: First interpreter of the Dancers. Wrote Taloons Book of Standing Stones Trask: Deceased General of Karkul