User:Entropy/characters

Small note of explanation: "Retired" means I no longer play with that character for practical purposes; I may take them out to test something or buy stuff at Droks, but not really play with them. "On Hold" means the character is active and I'm playing with them, however they aren't the current character I'm working on. "Active" is the one character I am specifically playing with at the moment. When my Active character reaches L20, gets all Heroes to L20, and reaches some point near Ascension in one of the campaigns, I call it quits and go to an On Hold character. Once they are all at that point I'll just be switching between them as I feel like it.

Lana Irving

 * W/any, preference to W/R archer or W/N Plague Touch
 * Name origins: Related to Lloyd Irving from Tales of Symphonia
 * Personality: "aggressive"
 * Pet: Persian, L20 Heary Lynx
 * Armor(s): Gladiator's set, Knight's set, Stonefist Gauntlets, one of each weapon mastery helm
 * Weapons: (purple) 16V50 Barbed Long Sword of Fortitude (Long Sword skin), Crippling Katana of Shelter, Cruel Battle Axe and Heavy War Hammer, Victo's Blade; Icy Ascalon Longbow/Shortbow
 * Status: Retired, mule

Tall red-headed Warrior who has achieved Protector of Tyria, capped all Warrior elites plus others (Prophecies + Core), and has 91.6% of Tyria mapped out. Lana specializes in partying with henchmen and has finished every mission and bonus using all-hench parties. She is proficient in all types of Warrior weaponry, knowing that certain situations call for certain weapons. Lana is currently working trying to acquire every skill in the game...done so far with Warrior, close with Mesmer and Ranger. She has completed To Sorrow's Furnace and Defend Droknar's Forge; the other Sorrow's Furnace and Titan quests will probably be done with Heroes.

Lana has unlocked the following:
 * Access to Cantha
 * Access to Elona
 * Olias
 * Zenmai
 * Koss, Dunkoro, Melonni, Tahlkora
 * Acolyte Jin

Elena Gracewood

 * R/any, typically R/W (no reason) or R/Me for interrupts
 * Name origins: Sounded Ranger-like
 * Personality: "mysterious"
 * Pet: Coeurl, L20 Hearty Stalker
 * Armor(s): Druid's set, Expertise and Wilderness Survival headgears
 * Weapons: Drago's Flatbow, 14% to Hexed Sundering (20%) Mursaat Hornbow of Marksmanship (18%), (gold) Fiery Composite Bow, Shocking Ascalon Shortbow, Barbed Long Sword, Heavy War Hammer, Cruel Battle Axe, Victo's Blade
 * Status: Ready for FoW/UW/anything else when available

Tiny brunette Ranger who has achieved Protector of Tyria and completed To Sorrow's Furnace and Defend Droknar's Forge. Final Assault and the other Titan quests will need Hero assistance. Elena is a good example of why rangers can completely Pwn the PvE scene - in one sitting, she finished mission+bonus Hell's Precipice, Defend Droknar's Forge, Summit Slaves, Kilroy Stonekin, and Unspeakable, Unknowable - all within less than three tries each. Elena has all Ranger and Warrior skills in Prophecies + Core, including the elites. Elena likes to use Drago's Flatbow because it is even bigger than she is; though it is not the best bow for Barrage, perhaps the best ranger skill in existance - except for Punishing Shot, which is simply wonderful.

Elena has recently taken to farming for collectable drops as a Trapper/Wilderness Survival soloist.

Elena has unlocked the following:
 * Access to Cantha
 * Access to Elona
 * Olias
 * Zenmai
 * Koss, Dunkoro, Melonni, Tahlkora
 * Acolyte Jin

Rayne Brunel

 * E/any, preference to E/Me for shutdown and Energy Storage Mesmer; occasionally E/N
 * Name origins: Related to Colette Brunel from Tales of Symphonia
 * Personality: "hapless"
 * Pet: Chocobo, L20 Hearty Strider
 * Armor(s): Aeromancer's set, 1 of each attribute Headgear
 * Weapons: all max staves for Fire, Earth, Water, Air, Domination, Blood, Curses; Vokur's Staff; Morgriff's Staff; Fiery Ascalon Recurve Bow; HCT/HSR Healing staff for spamming Heal Party
 * Status: Retired, mule; used for Faction farming (Balthazar)

Medium purple-haired Elementalist and wannabe Minion Master who has completed Protector of Tyria, To Sorrow's Furnace, and Defend Droknar's Forge. Rayne specializes in making stupid mistakes and generally causing accidents to happen. She prefers to use Air magic, but also enjoys being a Life Stealer or an Energy Storage Mesmer. She is a big fan of Energy Surge and Wastrel's Worry. Rayne is currently trying to earn more Skill Points due to an unfortunate accident...see Skills and Attributes Window for more information.

Rayne has given up Ash Running. It's fun but dealing with people while giving away hundreds of items gets rather tiresome. This burden will probably fall on Dunames Dark Witch, who as a Minion Master will probably do it faster and more efficiently anyways.

Rayne has unlocked the following:
 * Access to Cantha
 * Access to Elona
 * Olias
 * Zenmai
 * Koss, Dunkoro, Melonni, Tahlkora
 * Acolyte Sousuke

Astos the Wanderer

 * Mo/any, usually Mo/Me for energy management
 * Name origins: Monks in days of old were travelers and nomadic wanderers
 * Personality: "calm"
 * Pet: Black Fang, L20 Hearty Wolf (from Pre-Searing!)
 * Armor(s): Wanderer's set, Prophet's and Zealot's scalp design
 * Weapons: Kepkhet's Refuge, collector's staves for Healing, Divine Favor, and Smiting; Ascalon Shortbow
 * Status: Retired, mule

Tall black-haired Monk who has achieved Protector of Tyria and completed Defend Droknar's Forge. Astos owns a Kepkhet's Refuge that was randomly acquired by Rayne Brunel in an "accidental" encounter with Kepkhet Marrowfeast while exploring Prophet's Path. But it's Smiting Prayers that Astos specializes in. His favorite skill is Signet of Judgment. Astos is currently working on the Sorrow's Furnace and Titan quests.

Astos has the distinction of being my sole Male character, other than my Mule. Why is that, you ask? ...I blame Alesia. It's pretty self explanatory from there. ><

Astos refuses to exchange his pet to a Melandru's Stalker just to finish the Endangered Species quest. Gnn! >< I would reconsider if you got more than a petty and insulting 100 gold per pet...

Astos has unlocked the following:
 * Access to Cantha
 * Access to Elona
 * Olias
 * Zenmai
 * Koss, Dunkoro, Melonni, Tahlkora
 * Acolyte Jin

Rogue Doll

 * Me/W
 * Name origins: Named after a Yu-Gi-Oh! card; good Mesmer name anyways
 * Personality: "brash"
 * Pet: None
 * Armor(s): Rogue's; Imposing Mask
 * Weapons: Max Domination staff, Vokur's Staff
 * Status: On Hold

Tiny blonde Mesmer who just finishe Pre-Searing and is ready to tackle Old Ascalon...Rogue will probably end up as an IW Slasher or a Domination/Illusion Destroyer. Energy Surge still pwns, even after the update.

Dunames Dark Witch

 * N/Mo
 * Name origins: Named after a Yu-Gi-Oh! card; good Necromancer name
 * Personality: "cold"
 * Pet: None
 * Armor(s): Necrotic set, Soul Reaping headgear
 * Weapons: Max Death, Blood, and Curses staves
 * Status: Active

Dunames Dark Witch, or DW for short. Tall red-headed Necromancer who is currently at Augury Rock in the Crystal Desert, preparing for Ascension. Skills from Factions and Nightfall are making the trip considerably easier, as well as Heroes. DW can play as a Blood Spiker, Curses disabler, or MM. MM takes the most work out of them all, and is hardest when playing with the AI; but, it is still one of the most rewarding and best overall for PvE.

I chose the palest skin color available, to further encourage staying out of the sunlight. I've always been interested in Minion Masters so I just had to give it a try. And I must admit that Necromancers do look nice, without all the funky hair and really strange facial choices that I usually see. Hmph.

DW has unlocked the following (all heroes L20):
 * Travel to Cantha
 * Travel to Elona
 * Koss, Dunkoro, Melonni, Tahlkora
 * Acolyte Jin
 * Olias
 * Zenmai

Mila Kitsune

 * A/any, usually A/W
 * Name origins: Mila from an old game = Killer; Kitsune = Magic fox
 * Personality: "bashful"
 * Pet: None
 * Armor(s): Shing Jea Nightstalker set; Bladed mask
 * Weapons: Sai
 * Status: On Hold

I've waited forever for an Assassin! And I'm not disappointed. I love Assassins. :)

Tiny black-haired assassin that looks a lot like Mai, just...shorter. Unlike your typical "evil, sneaky, devious" Assassin, Mila is more along the lines of Kisai. She is shy and modest to a fault, but at the same time is not hesitant to display her skills with the blade. Mila has finished Protector of Tyria and is ready for the Titan and Sorrow's Furnace quests. She is also at Kourna (rescued Koss) and Vizunah Square. Mila has decided not to continue Factions or Nightfall until she completely finishes Prophecies...at least as much as my original Prophecies characters have.

Mila has unlocked the following (all heroes L20):
 * Access to Tyria
 * Access to Elona
 * Olias
 * Zenmai
 * Koss, Dunkoro, Melonni, Tahlkora
 * Acolyte Jin

Vaya Shiis

 * Rt/Mo
 * Name origins: I was aiming for something Egyptian, a female Pharaoh, but failed. Oh well. Now it sounds like one of the Forgotten.
 * Personality: "lordly"
 * Pet: None
 * Armor(s): Shaman's Shing Jea set (max), 1 of each Headgear
 * Weapons: Communing, Channeling, Spawning, and Restoring Staves
 * Status: On Hold; Mule

Vaya Shiis is my only dark-skinned character, and I must admit it looks good on a Rit. It seemed fitting for an aspiring Ritual Lord, in any case. Having gone to Prophecies for skill-point and hero-training purposes, Vaya is now in the Crystal Desert and working towards the fight with Doppleganger. That 50,000 xp is much needed in lieu of all the Kaineng City FedEx quests...so very dull. Moreover, the Desert is a favorable place for users of Lightning damage. It should be a fun trip...

Hands down, Vaya's favorite skill of all time is Spirit Rift, followed closely by Lamentation. Even if it was nerfed. They aren't really a Spirit Lord sort of thing, but in Prophecies they just pwn.

Vaya has unlocked the following (all heroes L20):
 * Access to Tyria
 * Access to Elona
 * Koss, Dunkoro, Melonni, Tahlkora
 * Acolyte Jin
 * Olias
 * Zenmai

Crusader Karah

 * D/any, usually D/W
 * Name origins: Generic Dervish, but it actually has a nice ring to it. I like.
 * Personality: "zealous"
 * Pet: None
 * Armor(s): Mixed Istani/Elonian armor; Scythe Mastery hood
 * Weapons: Suntouched Scythe
 * Status: On Hold

Tall black-haired Dervish who thinks wearing hoods is pretty cool. Karah is Lana's Elonian counterpart, basically. I'm quite enjoying the Dervish class and especially Scythes. That snik-snak sound and the whole "Watch as I twirl this thing and hit three people" is just too much. :) Karah's main focus is on Scythe mastery attacks. Specifically, Chilling Victory and Eremite's Attack are quite deadly. Karah has reached Venta Cemetery. However as usual, travel to Cantha and Tyria are serving as good distractions and currently, Karah is hacking her way back to Ascalon City. Good ole Prophecies...


 * Note: it's fun to give Level 2 Koss Backbreaker! Finally, all those Prophecies skill unlocks are getting some good usage. I love Heroes already!

Karah has unlocked the following (all heroes L20):
 * Travel to Tyria
 * Travel to Cantha
 * Koss, Dunkoro, Melonni, Tahlkora
 * Acolyte Sousuke
 * Olias
 * Zenmai

Ki Aza

 * P
 * Name origins: Same name as Nightfall beta weekend event. Ki = life/energy
 * Personality: "Mean"
 * Pet: None
 * Armor(s): Starter
 * Weapons: Suntouched Spear
 * Status: On Hold

Cheers, the name was actually reserved on my Beta Weekend account! Phew.

Ki Aza is a tiny blonde Paragon. But don't let looks deceive you; she is a master of the spear and is not hesitant to lance people for looking at her the wrong way. Ki Aza is a reincarnated character, having been a Beta Weekend character in a former life. She hopes to live up to the standards of her former self; so far things look good.

On a side note, I really wish Paragons got true boots and not sandals. Look fine on a Dervish, what with their generally Eremite-like dress, but on a Paragon? Meh...especially on male Paragons...they just don't look right.

Ki has unlocked the following:
 * Koss

Mule Was Entropy

 * Rt
 * Name origins: Inspired by "Elitist Was Auron"
 * Personality: "passive"
 * Pet: none
 * Armor(s): Starter
 * Weapons: Starter
 * Status: Official Mule

I finally made a Mule. I use him to hold excess Crafting Materials and other items, so that some of my other characters can be a bit more free...Mule Was Entropy probably won't move past Shing Jea Monastary, though I might reconsider if I get bored. If he does, then he will naturally specialize in Item spells. He is a Mule, after all, made to "hold" things. ;)