Ascorbic and Ox
Ascorbic and Ox, whose real given name is Boxlifter, are always found traveling together. Unclear on their world of origins these two seem to be able to travel from realm to realm at will.
Ascorbic is nearly always found in a tavern running card games and dice games. Strictly legal, cleared with the house, Ascorbic has a calm, dry wit and no patience with cheats. He has some magical abilities and may at one time have been a wizard. He knows many details about the people in whatever tavern he is found in. He seems to know a lot about everything, and to have been almost everywhere.
Boxlifter is a quiet, gentle soul. Kind to a fault, a soft touch to kids seeking a penny, and stray dogs and cats. He invariably finds work in warehouses and docks doing backbreaking labor with a smile, never seeming to tire. He takes jobs that may not pay well, but he does not like being cheated. He is not smart but he is no fool either. Quiet, he speaks firmly when needed. He never swears, prefers soda and juice to alcohol though drinks beer occasionally. He does not smoke but tolerates it from Ascoric, who does.
Now, both men seem mild mannered and happy but when others have thought they could rough them up Ascorbic has proven to be excellent with a knife, has a few dangerous spells ready. Ox turns out to be incredibly strong.
They are friends with people across the realms ut are especially close friends with Guiness & Lop
Rumors of these two echo in many a tavern gambling hall and from warehouse to docks. Some believe them strong shadows of Amberites though which ones it is unclear.
