Appearance:

An old Orc woman, with a cold look in her eyes. She wears a heavy cloak, and a brightly colored scarf. Her hair is grey and swept back. She walks with a cane, and appears to be older than what she really is.

Interaction:

Zarkalla will be pleasant with players, as long as they remain civil and polite to her. She will give them directions to the various locations within the city, and will warn them of the dangers of the moors. She will also tell them that if they make it to the Red Tower, the Earthmother has blessed them.

Background:

Zarkalla has lived in Crowthorne for over 30 years now, just about as long as the town has been in existence. She grew up in the swamplands of the moors, but she was a bright young Orc, and was blessed with a gift of sight. She was able to see in the dark, and was able to find her way easily. This was a useful ability to have, since the swamps were not always safe. At the age of 16, she left the swamplands, and settled in with a bounty hunter, who was looking for a tracker to serve him. She soon found herself tracking down and killing monsters and monsters alike. When she was 22, she met a Human, and fell in love. She was able to break off her contract with her bounty hunter, and the two of them traveled together, fighting against evil wherever they could. Eventually, they moved to the county of Greenmarch, and they settled down in the city. Sadly, the man she loved died a few years later, and after the funeral she decided to move away from the city, so that she could live peacefully for the rest of her days. She traveled to Crowthorne, and has lived there ever since. She owns a small house, and spends her time knitting, making maps of the moors, and taking care of her hermit crab named Fredrick.

Combat / Skills:

Zarkalla is a map maker, and has spent her life studying the land around her. She is a skilled tracker and healer, and she spends most of her time teaching these abilities to children. She still keeps up with her hand to hand abilities, by sparring with the older children.