The Muleskinners: Ahm and Yazil

Ahm (on the left)
0 level human
Alignment: ?

STR: 11
DEX: 12
CON: 4
INT: 12
WIS: 13
CHA: 12

Hit points: 2
THACO: 20
Save: NM
Attacks: 1 (camel whip or rock)
Dam: 1d2 or 1d3

Ahm has worked the caravan trail for more that fifty summers and knows the trade route called "The Lizard's Tongue" like the backs of his wrinkled, leather-tough hands. From Qatrata to Dhaah Qal'at to Tarkah to the great city of Alrah, Ahm has traveled the roads many times. He has even been to Saltpool and, on one memorable occasion, Ilkmaar. He's survived sandstorms, desert bandits, and thirst in his travels, and had hoped to retire to a quiet life in a comfortable home, surrounded by many grandchildren. Unfortunately, the one casualty of his many miles on the road was his marriage. He now lives amongst the tents of Rhuun and continues to hire out his services at an age when many of his fellow pack handlers have long since retired.

Fast approaching his seventieth summer, it is unlikely that Ahm has much time left in this world. His body constantly aches and, in the mornings, he regularly coughs up bloody phlegm, leading him to suspect that he has the Wasting Sickness. With his end looming, Ahm seeks to earn the money to buy himself a quality tomb in the Valley of Ghi, the burial grounds of the rich located just outside of Rhuun.

Yazil (on the right)
0 level human
Alignment: ?

STR: 12
DEX: 11
CON: 10
INT: 6
WIS: 13
CHA: 8

Hit points: 4
THACO: 20
Save: NM
Attacks: 1 (camel whip or knife)
Dam: 1d2 or 1d3

Yazil learned the caravan trade from Ahm and he couldn't have hoped for a better mentor. In better days, Ahm promised to leave his business to the young man, but after his marriage failed, what regular clients the old man had began to hire less bitter, more agreeable muleskinners. Ahm was forced to start over and, despite Wazil's help, never rebuilt a successful business. Nevertheless, Yazil has remained loyal to his friend and mentor and continues to work for him when the rare business opportunity presents itself.

Yazil is concerned for Ahm's health and has resigned himself that there is nothing to be done for the old man except help him realize his final wish. To this end, Yazil has been squirreling away what coin he can to contribute the old muleskinner's final resting place.