| As a five-piece live karaoke band, Karaoke From Hell has beem bringing their unique brand of entertainment to Portland's music scene for over 14 years. With their two weekly shows downtown, their appearances at festivals and charity events, and their performances at numerous company parties and private functions, Karaoke From Hell is a Portland institution. Following is a little bit of info on the people who make it all come together. |
| NOTE: Some of the biographies for band members have yet to be written. In their place, please accept these bios various people have posted online for their D&D characters. |
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Dawn was experienced before she ever left the forest wilderness of her home. She learned much of her roguish skills from her mother, and from the local fey (grigs, sprites, pixies, etc). Her father took careful care to give her a solid training in the arcane arts, as well as teaching her some of the best things about being a human. By the time she was 16 she was a Rogue, Wizard, and Human Paragon.
About this time is when she started making her first journeys into human lands, starting with Halruaa. There she learned from observation, practice, and a touch of formal schooling, even more about the arcane arts and human behavior and dealing with humans not as kind and honest as her father or herself (second level of Human Paragon). The high intrigue and machiavellian maneuverings of Halruaa society taught her much of politics and the less noble types of human interaction.
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Tres, the half-minotaur, half-goliath, was born and raised amongst the outcasts of goliath society. Among these undesirables, misfits and cross-breeds, Tres and his goliath mother found refuge from shame and persecution.
The outcast tribe dwelled within the more rugged terrains of goliath mountain territories. Life was challenging, but the tribe offered some safety and provision. Tres gained much adopted family, including Aneomo the half-troll. The half-minotaur grew stronger and larger than most of his peers. He also grew skilled at hunting and at defending the tribe from the wandering mountain beasts. He was counted among their champions.
Upon reaching adulthood, the desire within Tres to venture beyond the tribal bounds flamed. He wished to learn and refine his fighting skills, to find adventure, and maybe some wealth, which he would share with his mother. Eventually, with her reluctant blessing, Tres journeyed into more civilised lands and sought training in the art of combat. Under proper instruction, he developed discipline and technique. He learned to control his power, rather than unleash it like a raging bull.
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Victoria is a patient, wise woman who would rather use a clever plan then go insane and kill everything in sight. She is charismatic, intuitive, and intelligent, making her a very likable woman. However, she has tendencies to lose her temper and go completely nuts, especially if one of her comrades is in danger. She takes little pride in death, and usually tries to subdue her opponents, if possible. She is fiercely protective of her friends and loved ones and would rather suffer in their place. She also opposes oppression and lawful authority, saying people should govern themselves.
Growing up, Victoria was different. Despite being physically gifted, she didn't feel right just learning "parlor tricks" and such with her gnomish kin. Her grandfather, a venerable member of the Order of the Badger, say the signs in her eye -- the small twinkle -- showed she was the perfect candidate. Training her to hone her instinct and skill with weapons such as the axe, she spent almost five years practicing to perfect her art. However, the goblins had started war with the nearby forest gnomes, and she was called to protect her homeland. With her grandfather's leadership and her skill, the Order of the Badger protected the burrows from the horde. However, after this war, Victoria's grandfather passed away, and she was offered the position for its leadership in the region. Still very inexperienced and young, she ran away, running away from the responsibility, and decided to go out for adventure. However, if she ever hears the call, she will return to protect her homeland again. |
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Bob was raised among humans and it is fairly hard for most people to tell that he is not human, for he was blessed with good physical looks. He has always been very intelligent with a great love of music. He has been studying his music for a long time and has mastered his voice to make it much more pleasent and entertaining when he sings. He has lived many years, relaxing and enjoying his mundane life, but recently he has not gained the satisfaction from it he used to and has turned to adventuring to find a more entertaining life.
Although intelligent for his race, Bob is still very instinctual in his actions and reacts before thinking most of the time. He has invested his life savings into adventuring, which he sees as a search for enjoyment and fun. He stands fairly tall and can hardly be recognized as anything other than human. He has a wizened look about him because of his age. Some with lesser intelligence may take Bob for a fool but they are very, very mistaken. |
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Perfection. A word debated for centuries; what does it mean? Can it be attained? Does it exist?
Kirk believes full-heartedly in perfection, and he believes that it is found in the face and character of his God. As a result, his entire existence is dedicated to the learning of and matching that character. Through training of his mind, body, and spirit, he seeks every standard of purity and goodness that is set before him; yet, life within the walls of a monastery are not suitable to bring forth the fruit of perfection.
"What," he said, "Shall I then sit back, and let innocents die because they are 'not enough?' Join in the more glorious quests, which many, some more able than I, have undoubtedly sought out? Would that I could ever stand in the small villages, aiding some forgotten farmer or orphan; princesses have legions ready to rescue them, kingdoms have their knights. I am sent unto the poor; my God has not forgotten them in the least." |
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Quested to "hire some muscle" for the guild, Brianna and her companions went to the big city and entered a rough bar full of half-orcs and vicious looking scar-faced humans. Flashing a large bag of gold around, she had no difficulty in finding volunteers among the tavern full of thugs.
Brianna remained in the bar while her companions went elsewhere. A burly half-orc then approached Brianna and politely requested that she hand over her bag of cash. Brianna tried to intimidate unsuccessfully, then drew a blade. Making several half-arsed swings at the attacker, she could only watch as the (1st level commoner) half-orc pummeled her to death!
EDIT: Could Brianna have survived somehow? Many tales of her evil deeds are still being told in Thanedor. |
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| Over the years, Karaoke From Hell has grown to include a number of talented local musicians that help to carry the KFH torch. Not only do they regularly fill in, but each also brings something new to the group. Here is the rest of the family, in no particular order. |
| The Moodman - Host |
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The Moodman may very well be the only one this page who has never blacked out due to alcohol abuse. Don't tell anyone, though. |
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| Ryan Moore - Drums / Host |
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"I pretty much rock the hell out of any drum I can get my hands on."
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| David "The Punisher" - Guitar |
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Contrary to popular belief, David possesses the ability to curl his upper lip, making it stick to his gums.
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| Vince Adame - Drums / Host |
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His favorite way to relax is anywhere he can enjoy a Cuba Libre with extra lime...
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| Smilin' Dave Camp - Everything |
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Very much like a one-man band. Only with one instrument at a time, instead of having a bunch tied to his body at once. |
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| Raoul St. Texas - Guitar |
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"I simply thought they were a new version of the Nintendo gaming platform."
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| Sam Henry - Drums |
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This legendary drummer has been in more bands than we could possibly list, though it would very likely be worth the effort.
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| Rockin' Roland - Bass |
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Roland possesses the gift/curse of more-or-less indelible musical memory of
some KFH tunes, due to brain damage...
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| Greg Odell - Bass / Drums |
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Greg likes partying with chicks.
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| Angela DiPasquale - Kabuki |
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She looks nice, but she bites. |
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