TheOneWhoWaits

Skalm was a mercenary when he was alive. He first came to atlas when he was 18 years old. He was a terrible child always causing mischief and stealing. His parents ended up abandoning him, because he was to much trouble to keep around. After Skalm was abandoned a band of Mercenaries recruited him. While him along with his band of Mercs were ambushing a heartlander going to the kingdom of Marna, they themselves were ambushed by kingdoms guard. The ambush killed everyone except for Skalm only injuring him. While searching for help of any kind he came upon a shack in the woods, there was a elven witch waiting for him. She said she could help him on one condition, for every death he caused he would bring her all the fingers of the victims. But if he were to fail to bring the victims fingers then she would curse him for the rest of his life. So Skalm not being the brightest human accepted the deal. After 3 years of the deal Skalm finally forgot his promise, and he was cursed killing him on the spot. What he did not know was that the witch had been practicing in necromancy, meaning he would die but awake 100 years later, where he had no idea what dangers lie ahead.

Burt Horne is average bartender who enjoys helping travellers on their quest whatever those may be. He helps them by owning a tavern where he can provide rest and a place to stay for anyone who has got the money. Burt lives alone in his tavern, and loves it when people stop by for a drink. He can make any drink you ask for, can cook anything you desire. He doesn't enjoy fighting but if he must he will do anything to protect his tavern. His parents first came to Atlas when he was 21, they then began crossing through the desert trying to find a nice place to build their farm, the family settled down in the forest. They never made it leaving Burt as the only survivor, he was 20 at the time and had no family or anyone who cared or could take care of him. He eventually found someone who brought him in and taught him how to cook and serve drinks. Burt worked as a waiter for many years at his master's tavern. Shortly after his arrival Burt's master died of a terrible disease but on his death bed his master gave him the deed to his tavern. Burt now owns and lives at the tavern and wants to carry out his master's goal of being one of the most popular taverns in Atlas. Burt and his family were Highlanders and were apart of Hanseti people. Although the Hanseti people were warrior-like men Burt hated war and violence even though he was more than capable of being a great soldier. Burt and his family never believed in religion unlike the rest of their people, they took no part in any religion events or prayers.