Tarek

Tarek, the old soldier was formerly employed by the Avoirdupois army. He was accepted by the other soldiers, but was never popular with the officers, since he was always too proud and stubborn to show the proper grovelling attitude when necessary. Eventually, he was forced out and he found himself in a position where he had to find other employment to survive. Tarek took the only path he could. He became a mercenary, selling his services to whomever would pay enough.

Ironically enough, Tarek's dishonourable discharge was his ticket to success. Through a series of amusing misunderstandings and secret machinations by the Twelve Paws, Tarek achieved somewhat of a reputation for being a first-rate officer and a war hero. Riding this reputation, Tarek was able to gain some success and influence.

But alas, success is fickle. When things were finally shaping up and Tarek had the possibility of acquiring some serious property in Triskellian, his luck had finally been pushed over the edge, and plummeting to its doom, it took Tarek with it. Tarek died at the sword of a pirate, when his goal was almost in sight. Indeed, he perished a hero, finally living up to his reputation.