Garrett Pinkleton

An affable and sometimes out-of-character bard, Garrett has brought a good deal of random knowledge and sound advice, as well as humor, to the campaign. He joined the group when they were in their low teens in TOMAGOMB, many many sessions ago. A competent fighter, spellcaster, and "rogue," there is little his wide array of abilities doesn't cover, even if not covered masterfully. For long periods of the campaign's history, he was their primary source of healing, providing "clerical" backup for the frontlinesmen.

But what of the man himself? What are his desires, his inspirations, his follies? Where did he come from, and where will he go? At heart, he wishes he were truly one of the renowned heroes he sings ballads for and weaves epics about, but Garrett often feels left out of the big picture. As he doesn't master any one particular talent, besides the performing arts, he sometimes feels like a stand-in or an extra, just there to provide a little song buffing and knowledge. His life history remains sketchy, as he has been remarkably tight-lipped about it (usually it's hard to get him to stop talking or singing), but little bits and pieces have slipped out over the years. Apparently in his past there was a young love, perhaps a wife, who died tragically. (The only reason even this is known is because of some of the various trials the group has endured from the Gods.) Consumed with grief, Garrett gave up all semblances of a home and became a roving wanderer. He lost himself in adventuring, in drinking, in performing in taverns and joining up with random mercenary or adventuring crews. Eventually, he all but forgot his old self and fooled even himself into thinking he was just a whimsical, carefree rover with no other purpose than a song on his lips and coins in his purse.

As time passes, however, Garrett has begun to drift back to older thoughts, thoughts of Shala his lost love, thoughts of a home, thoughts of how he will be remembered by history. Perhaps he will retire someday soon... or perhaps he will do something foolish, to be worthy of song. Either way, Garrett's normally cheerful demeanor has become more introverted and brooding recently.