Background
Jimmy leaned over the prow of the ship, wretching, his stomach roiling with discontent. How he wished there was something, anything, to vomit, but his belly had been empty for a while now. He never thought, in his seventeen years, that he could ever feel so sick. It was going to be a long journey to Freeport.

He tried to focus on what had brought him to this point. His family was all dead. His mother and sisters, raped and killed. His brothers, all beheaded. His father, made to watch, before being whipped to death. Dead, because his oldest brother had gotten greedy. And he was alive because he had hidden in the brush. Ten years later, he can see like it happened yesterday. Zebrim and the Carasoom would pay, just like lord Sien that called for the slaughter.

Jimmy and his family had been gypsy entertainers. They followed the festivals and celebrations from city to city in southern Erenland. Besides being entertainers, they were also a family of thieves. They would steal from those that supported Izrador, and would redistribute the wealth to the needy on the way to the next city.

It was in Sharuun, where his life took a turn for the worst. It should have been a simple job. Father had said, “just take the coin, let them be angry, but don’t give them a reason to come after us.” His oldest brother did not heed those words, he took a ruby of great worth. The Carasoom had caught up to them three days later.

Jimmy burned the bodies, to keep them from coming back as Fell. The smoke drew the notice of a band of insurgents led by Zari Mansoor, known by many as the Kalif Saida, or “free man’s kalif”. Jimmy was offered to stay, but he declined, instead choosing to return to Sharuun to seek out vengence. He was given a cedeku and an ride to the port city.

Jimmy spent the next ten years learning and honing his skills to carry out his revenge.

That revenge took place yesterday. Now, he sails on to Freeport. Sharuun is no longer a safe haven. One day he’ll return to make good his vow…Zebrim the Slayer will die by his hand.

Appearance
Jimmy is a young man of average height with the build of a gymnast. He keeps his hair short and his face shaved. Though he wears mostly clean peasant clothing, he has an entertainer’s outfit and leather armor for those special occassions.

Personality
Despite the circumstances of his past, Jimmy is usually in good spirits. The audience can feel the attitudes of the performers. He loves the hustle and bustle of the big cities. He associates well with the less than fortunate, helping when and where he can. The same cannot be said for his feelings for the well-to-do nobles that look down their noses at everyone else.

Payback is a code that Jimmy lives by, for good or bad.

Though, Jimmy has not allowed himself to become close to anyone, he has made a promise to himself that he will never let fear keep him from aiding a companion again, ever.

Secrets, Goals and Plans
Jimmy’s dark secret is he is a murderer. Under cover of the night, he snuck into the sleeping quarters of lord Sien and cut his throat. He had hoped it would help him to feel better about what had happened to his family. It did not. It did, however, make Sharuun a dangerous place for him to stay.

Jimmy figures that if he were able to best Zebrim in actual combat, it would make the difference. Freeport seemed as good a place as any to acquire the skills he would need to win. And if he can help a few of the less fortunate along the way, all the better.

Game Stats
Attributes: Agility d8, Smarts d6, Spirit d4, Strength d6, Vigor d6
Skills: Climbing d6+2, Fighting d6, Knowledge (Underworld) d4, Lockpicking d6+2, Notice d6, Stealth d8+2, Streetwise d4, Taunt d4, Throwing d4
Charisma: 0
Pace: 8″
Parry: 5 (6 if no encumbrance penalty)
Toughness: 5 (6 with leather armor)
Hindrances: Seasick (major), Loyal (minor), Vengeful (minor)
Edges: Acrobat, Fleet-footed, Thief
Gear: Leather armor, Cedeku (Str+d6), Whip, Peasant’s outfit, Backpack, Bedroll, Caltrops x4, Grappling hook, Silk rope 100′, Pouch x2, Waterskin, Whetstone, Flint & steel, Canvas x2, Hammer, Candle x3, Shuriken x4, Dagger, Lockpick set (masterwork), Oil flask, Crowbar, Entertainer’s outfit
Money: 37 L