So who are these folks, such as those dark fellows in the
corner, the woman yonder with the sword, or the merry little
hobbit tempting smiles from even the grimmest face with
plates of warm cookies?
Come ~ Meet the Burping
Troll Adventurers!
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Aerio - male, "young" Elf warrior.
168 years old or so. Tall, muscular, long blonde hair,
blue eyes. Uses saber, bow and knife. Very gymnastic.
Likes to smirk and to count and do high level mathematical
problems. Knows a lot about everything, or thinks he does.
Has adopted Celebsul as his Master. Eager and extremely
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Anardil - male, former Ranger. Tall,
40-ish, dark hair, grey eyes, left arm missing below the
shoulder. Father Cirion, mother unnamed, three unnamed
elder sisters in the North. Old friend of Halbarad, Bob,
Elros and Anoriath, served with them off and on in the
North and during the War of the Ring. Lost his left arm
in the final battle at the Black Gates, and spent recovery
time in Minas Tirith's Houses of Healing. There he left
the Rangers, but now works in covert service to King Elessar.
Formerly lived in Pelargir, home base now The Burping
Troll and the newly-settled village of Henneth Annun.
Allied with healer/traderwoman, Sev. |
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Anoriath - female human, 37 yo, Ranger
formerly of the North, now serving under Faramir's command.
Short, spiky, dark hair with braided "tail" on one side.
Blue-grey eyes. Fiercely devoted sister to Ranger, Halbarad.
Carries sword of elven-design, made of light mithril to
suit her narrow frame. Carries a balanced throwing knife
in her boot, owns crossbow from raiders who attacked the
Troll. A very private person who is slow to reveal herself
or reach out for help. Hot and quick tempered. Into politics/warfare/strategy.
Was commanding Rangers assigned to Lake Nurnen resettlement
community, assisting the freed slaves. Withdrawn from
this assignment by her captain and brother after she was
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Azaelia - female, clumsy
Elf. Uses bow. Mother to baby elf Tigerlily. Husband Brillamen
is part of the border guard in Ithilien, now resides in
new home elves built behind the Burping Troll. |
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Camellia Took - female, hobbit, carries
Elf-blade, blond hair, dark blue eyes, taller than most
hobbits. Cousin of Frodo Baggins. Peacemaker, but will
fight if necessary. Optimist with a good sense of humor,
loves dancing, song and a good joke or riddle. Fears lightening.
Hopelessly in love with and happily engaged to Milo Burfoot,
wedding set for the Spring. |
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Celebsul - male, Elf warrior. Contemporary
of Feanor. Braided silver hair. Sword and knife. Carpenter
and JOAT at the Burping Troll. Artistic. Friendly to all
races. Drinks favorite wine Cherry-B to "excess." Finder
of treasure maps and magic wands. His craftsmanship in
wood is widely recognized. Mentor/teacher to Aerio and
Gambesul. |
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Deby ~ aka Elanna - female, half
Elf, half-Human, 20 yrs. Five foot two with long black/brown
hair and blue eyes. Younger half-sister to Ranger Bob,
formerly of the North. Is now a Ranger herself, serving
with brother under Faramir's command. Deby
changed to her elvish name, Elanna, after
trauma of being prisoner of the raider Parcus in Nurn.
Proficient with bow and sword. Father a Ranger, mother
an Elf who was disowned because of alliance with human.
Both parents dead. Knows nothing about the Elven side
of her family. Has pledged herself to Halbarad. |
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Erin Atwater - female, hobbit. Sword.
Blue eyes, dark blond curls. Scared of spiders. Good-hearted
but peppery-tongued when upset. Left the Shire with Meri
a few months after the War of the Ring ended. Father and
brother fell at the Battle of Bywater, mother passed of
illness. Owns smallish, fat red horse, Caranoch. Special
friends with the Elf, Esgallyg. |
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Gambesul - younger male Elf, wood
craftsman, from Mirkwood, silver hair, muscular, specializes
in bows and arrows. Staying at Burping Troll as apprentice
to Celebsul, friends with Aerio. |
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Gilraen - female elf from Mirkwood,
close friend of Erin's, Legolas's second cousin by marriage.
Grey eyes/blonde ringlets down to her waist. Tall, slim.
Usually wears her green cloak with hood. Bow, sword. Has
a brother called Eldonir who often travels with Legolas,
and has worked with him in Ithilien. Can get rather moody
at times of stress, at which time it is usually best to
leave her alone. (Character has been retired.) |
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Halbarad - male, Ranger. Tall, black
hair, hazel blue/green eyes. Captain of Rangers formerly
of the North, now under Faramir's command, comrade-in-arms
to Elros and Bob. He is definitely the leader of the three,
primarily by virtue of being a natural leader. Friend
of Bob & Deby/Elanna's family for years. Three years older
than sister Anoriath. Loves his sister fiercely but doesn't
always understand her. Has a temper but slower-burning
than Anoriath's. Is promised to Deby/Elanna. (Not to
be confused with Aragorn's friend by same name in LOTR,
who died in battle.) |
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Meri Brandybuck - female, hobbit.
Dark blonde curls that go golden in the summer. Green
eyes and round cheeked. Has a small sword. Skilled in
the domestic arts; sews, loves to cook, clean and solve
riddles. Came to the Troll with Erin: young widow who
lost husband and child. Laughs and teases, tender hearted
with a mothering streak. Occasionally gets angry and steps
in to take charge. Keeps The Burping Troll clean by bribing
Elves to clean for toffee nuts. Always prepared with supplies
in her extremely large and heavy pack. Special friends
with the Elf, Dimereg. |
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Milo Burfoot - Male, hobbit, friendly,
very muscular good-looking hobbit with short brown hair
and green eyes, slim for a hobbit. Crossbow and a shortsword
(longsword to him). Was a lady's man, is now engaged and
totally devoted to Camellia Took. Entrepreneur/always
looking for the edge. |
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Nellas - Young elf maiden who lived
in Mirkwood. Tall with long brown hair and green eyes.
Preferred weapons are bow and long-sword. Loves poetry,
music, dance, cooking, and art. Has a need of independence
and loves to 'explore'. Is a distant relation to Azaelia's
husband. Came to the Burping Troll with Azaelia's in-laws.
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Pippin - AKA Airekalil, Pennamriein,
Pip, Kallie - Female, Elf, tall with blue-green eyes and
red hair. Uses bow, knife and Elvish sword. Has an older
twin brother Amanthoron. Had a younger brother Aranna,
who was killed in Angbad by the Mouth of Sauron. Pippin
and Amanthoron escaped Angbad, but Pippin was blamed for
Aranna's death, as she was thought to have become a thrall.
Left her home and family on the edges of Mirkwood to finally
end up at The Burping Troll. Does not like remembering
her past, and would prefer to avoid (and hide) it. Enjoys
baking her famous Ale Cookies. She also will "stoop" to
clean for toffees when she can't find where they're hidden.
Is special friends with the Elf, Carcharien. |
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Rilith - Elf shield-maiden. Battled
with her Elven people on the borders of Mirkwood against
the armies of Sauron in the last Battle. Long auburn hair,
and green eyes. Weapons, bow and sword. Prefers warrior's
leggings and tunic, hates to wear robes, however will
do on special occasions. She mainly keeps herself to herself.
Is fiercely loyal, but likes to remain guarded and solitary.
Loves to write poetry and sing songs when no else is listening,
and speaks to trees even if they're not Ents. Knows Legolas
and was in service to King Thranduil, but left his service
after the War. |
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Russ - Male, one of the first descendants
of Beorn (of "The Hobbit") known collectively as Beornings.
Beornings are "skin-changers", humans with the ability
to take the shape of a bear. Fights with staff or axe
in human form, generally changing into the shape of a
large bear and fighting as such when possible. Is able
to speak to "his" animals, does not eat meat and generally
tries to live with the land instead of off of it. Reclusive,
gruff and suspicious of strangers. Not prone to welcoming
visitors, but not entirely opposed to them either. Just
be sure to watch your manners! Has chosen to leave the
Vales of the Anduin, his former home, to help in the restoration
and protection of the areas of Middle earth that were
damaged during the War of The Ring. Did not participate
in the principal battles i.e. Pelennor Fields, Helms Deep
etc., preferring instead to remain in the north and fight
the orcs and other servants of The Enemy in that region.
Notably the Mirkwood and Misty Mountain areas. Has come
to this part of Middle Earth to build his lodge and establish
his farm out on the edge of the Wetwang. |
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Sevilodorf - aka Sevi, Sevil, Sev
- Female, Human from Rohan, no close kin, left after loss
of husband and son in War of the Ring. Rubenesque, with
dark brown hair with gray streaks, deep blue eyes. Wields
knives, if necessary but would rather talk her way out
of problems, or throw something. Owns the patents on the
only working hangover remedy in Middle Earth and six different
flavors of Pony Biscuits. Traveling pharmaceutical salesperson
and purveyor of healing remedies. Terrible singer. Part
time poet and composer. Allied with ex-Ranger, Anardil. |
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Warg - aka "Wargy" - female, warg.
Furry w/ large teeth. Reverted to wolf behavior with nearly
human intelligence after Sauron was vanquished. Singer/composer.
Likes to tease and give slobber kisses. Ferocious fighter,
intensely loyal to friends. Cleans up the leftovers at
the Burping Troll. |
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Now to the secondary characters, those who tend to be
written as and if they are needed, but who do make return
appearances.
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Anbarad - [AKA Long Tower] male,
Elf, one of six Elven "brothers" who remain together since
the loss of their families in war: a widower. Weapons,
bow, knife, sword. By blood is big brother to Carcharien,
an extraverted wit under relaxed circumstances, but otherwise
has intense emotions, fiercely loyal, has a serious side
as well, highly identified with Elvish culture and history.
Often speaks in Elvish, sometimes does this to take advantage
of the non-Elvish speakers. What they don't know is that
he is making teasing/facetious asides that Dimereg cleans
up when translating. |
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Balrog - male, fire spirit, capable
of speach and independent thought after downfall of Sauron.
Shy, easily startled, use to spend lots of time hiding
in out-house of Burping Troll. Now serving as Bartender.
Runt specimen of his species, only 8ft tall. Occasionally
must be relit. |
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Belegalda - [AKA Mighty Foot] male,
elf, one of six Elf "brothers". Youngest of the 6, brother
by blood to Firnelin. Contrary to his name he is shy,
sweet, unassertive, more of a healer temperament. He is
reserved but can be surpassingly fierce if those he loves
are threatened. Recently completed studies with healers
in Mirkwood and at Minas Tirith's Houses of Healing to
become a more accomplished healer, himself. |
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Bob - male, human, Ranger. Tall,
black hair, grey eyes. Trained in sword, bow, knife. Older
brother to Deby. Would do anything to protect his sister
but still treats her like a little sister. Has become
drinking buddies with Celebsul. Real name: Luicious. Friends
since childhood with Halbarad, joined Rangers together.
Has a good heart but often has his foot in his mouth;
fancies himself a bit of a ladies' man. Not a deep thinker
by choice, but surprises his friends every now and then.
Bob, Halbarad and Elros are like the three musketeers;
he is starting to be friends with Anoriath. |
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Carcharien - [AKA Sunny Tooth] male,
Elf, one of six Elf "brothers". Little brother by blood
to Anbarad, constant rivalry with and love/admiration
for him. They both loved the same she-elf, but Anbarad
married her. More reserved and pensive but willing accomplice
to Anbarad's playfulness. Emotionally and physically (back/arms)
scarred from torture during imprisonment by the Enemy,
and his feelings of intense shame occasionally conflict
with pride and strong stubbornness. Under battle-stress
he can get paranoid, seeing in others' weaknesses a possibility
of betrayal none may exist. Best word that captures him:
conflicted. Special friends with the elf, Pippin. |
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Dimereg - [AKA Gloomy Thorn] male,
Elf, one of six Elf "brothers". Special friends with the
hobbit, Meri. Blue eyes. Oldest of the elven "brothers",
he leads them, though more of a collaborative approach.
He trained the younger elves in the ways of hunting and
battle. Was "a family man" before the 6 were left on their
own. Despite being decisive and tough-minded he's really
a softy, loves being "babied" and can be reduced to a
big "putty tat" when the recipient of a nurturing gesture.
Misses hearth and home the most keenly, hence his attraction
to Meri with her cookies. |
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Eegah - female, hobbit, usually quiet,
but would talk for hours when provoked. Real name was
Donnamira Gamwich, originally from Haysend, though she
did not tell anyone. Was learning the great skills of
cooking from Meri and Erin. Went on Mirkwood adventure,
and stayed there to visit the elves. (Character has
been retired.) |
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Eldonir - male, Elf.
Gilraen's brother. He is tall, with long blonde hair,
which is straight. Often travels with Legolas, but he
gets homesick. Very close relationship with his sister,
and was once in love with Rilith. Forgetful, but wise.
Romantic, and loyal to his king. Sensible, but rebellious
at times. Has a terribly annoying sense of humour. (Character
has been retired.) |
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Elros - male, Ranger formerly of
the North but now under Faramir's command. Named after
Elrond's brother. Tall, dark brown hair, blue eyes. Comrade-in-arms
to Bob and Halbarad. Friend of Bob and Halbarad's since
he joined the Rangers. Steady and dependable, he's the
anchor of the three, and likes and respects Anoriath.
Doesn't always say much but doesn't miss a thing. Doesn't
get in the middle of his friend's affairs unless he feels
its absolutely necessary. |
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Esgallyg - [AKA Hiding Snake] male,
Elf, one of six Elf "brothers". Special friends with hobbit,
Erin. Second in command, would have liked to have been
a lore-master, but necessity changed the direction of
his life. Has an artistic side, makes small things and
enjoys giving them as gifts. Plays multiple instruments
though he hasn't touched one (with one or two exceptions)
in an age or more. Does not have a gift for poetry, though
fervently wishes he did, and his heart is greatly moved
by words. |
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Firnelin - [AKA The Star that will
not be Lost] male, Elf, one of six Elf "brothers". Brother
by blood to Belegalda. Takes pride in his brother's healing
skills but sometimes worries about Belegalda's shy, easy-going
personality in dangerous situations. Firnelin is the hunter
of the group, lives for the moment, adrenaline-junkie.
Feels most alive when tracking something, goes into major
withdrawal if he doesn't get the regular chance to track/hunt
something, anything. Can sing a merry song when the mood
strikes him, but gets impatient with the longer more cerebral
epics that Esgallyg loves. |
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Gubbitch - male orc, formerly part
of Sauron's army but is leader of a tiny reclusive band
of orcs who, after Sauron's demise, regained a spark of
"humanity." Celebsul's cribbage partner. Speaks with a
heavy Yorkshire-type accent. Has become friendly with
most of the BT regulars but still shocks unexpecting guests,
especially if he brings along any of his "lads." |
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Site by Celebsul, Erin, and the Burping Troll Adventurers,
September 2002
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