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ARAGORN son of Arathorn

GIMLI son of Gloin

GANDALF the Grey

ELROND the Half-elven

FRODO the Ring-bearer

LEGOLAS Greenleaf

Race: Human (Meadow Folk)Class: Paladin (Kind Wayfarers)Main Attributes: Mig 20, Per 16, Res 14Party Role: Melee DPS / Off-tankThe King is my PC (who else?). He helps Gimli in the frontline, off-tanking when needed (still need to improve on this, he will need good gear). But he is also a Melee DPS warrior, having some buffs and heals for the party. He has reasonable Lore (a must for this party - I expect to have 3 high lore/mig/int chars so I can use Scrolls of Confusion, Paralysis and such on tougher fights). He's the leader, helping the party in the ways it needs the most (there's honor in staying behind to buff the third line damage dealers when needed). Because of Strange Mercy he's constantly chasing down weak enemies to finish them. Even if they get frightened, it's not nearly frightened enough.Main Weapon: anything swordy. Right now I've Justice (Great Sword) but I intend to have Tidefall.Important Talents/Abilities (early on): Flames of Devotion, Lay on Hands. Anything that boost damage. Anything that makes him a little less squish.Race: Boreal DwarfClass: FighterMain Attributes: Mig 14, Con 19, Res 19Party Role: TankGimli is my tank so I have him running Defender most of the time (yes, it was nerfed). I mostly go for defensive stats but I didn't like the idea of making him too weak, so he is able to do some damage (specially after switching to a 2h polleaxe or something big).Main Weapon: bring your pretty face to his axe.... We Toki is a good option but a hatchet can do just fine. Make sure you switch to some big ass 2 handed weapon from time to time, so he won't be too behind Legolas damage-wise.Important Talents/Abilities (early on): Defender, Knock-Down (low-int so not that long, but I like it and it fits him well - he's a natural born sprinter!).Race: Human (Savannah Folk)Class: WizardMain Attributes: Mig 19, Dex 16, Int 18Party Role: Melee DPS + CCGandalf is a wizard but it has been duly noted that he joins the frontline constantly in the stories, having a taste for a staff and a sword. So I decided to make him a Melee Wizard, trying out the Parasitic Staff for the first time. It has been challenging for now, but I believe he will be quite good by mid-game (specially after fighting the demon in Caed Una and becoming Gandalf the White). He also helps with CC and some damaging spell.Main Weapon: Concelhaut's Parasitic Staff. This weapon is crazy good. When it's not active I use a quarter-staff, sometimes a sword (can't do both, unfortunately).Important Talents/Abilities (early on): Arcane Veil (his def stats are terrible), Bonus 1st Level Spell (staff), anything defensive.Race: Wood ElfClass: Priest (Eothas)Main Attributes: Mig 18, Dex 16, Int 19Party Role: Ranged SupportElrond, Lord of Rivendell, is one of my favorite chars. I like to make him an archer in most RPG games I play, but in truth he is strong with pretty much anything. Since both Paladins and Melee Wizard spots were taken, I liked the idea of having him as a Priest. He's quite good at that, really, although he's also one of the mightiest heros in Middle-Earth. With a good ranged weapon and some buffing he will be able to help damage-wise too and I need the CCs/buffs.Main Weapon: a good ranged weapon (no guns). I like the idea of having him with a Warbow, but he will have to compete with Legolas and Frodo on those.Important Talents/Abilities (early on): Holy Radiance, 1st level and 2nd level spells are all you need. I've never played a high-level priest before but I understand he will be quite effective end-game.Race: Hearth OrlanClass: RogueMain Attributes: Dex 20, Per 20, Int 16Party Role: Ranged DPSFrodo Baggins is a must in a LOTR party, even if it's not a Fellowship-only one. I also love the rogues in this game, so he's one of my main damage dealers. I don't like the idea of having squishy chars in the frontline, so I made him ranged. With his stealth and sneak attack he opens up most fights and later on I intend to have him doing a lot of stuns (that's why he has high int - also, having a 20 mig Frodo didn't seem right).Main Weapon: Warbow. Will use the stun bow after Copperlane.Important Talents/Abilities (early on): He must have Shadowing Beyond (invisibility) - supposedly you can choose it as an ability, but some say it's actually a ring that grants him this power. Blinding Strike, Crippling Strike, Marksman and other offensive stuff are welcome.Race: Wood ElfClass: RangerMain Attributes: Dex 20, Per 17, Int 16Party Role: Ranged DPSLegolas could be a rogue himself, but then again he could also be a barbarian and join the front-line. I do like him as a ranger though. The animal companion doesn't quite fit the general idea, but I mostly have him out of the way. Ranged DPS (specially in the openers) is awesome in this game so I like him as a Ranger. He can also contribute with some CCs later on.Main Weapon: Warbow. Is there a second one that stuns? =)Important Talents/Abilities (early on): Wounding Shot, Marksman, Specialization. Other CCs (later on) should be considered in favor of companion buffs.