Eric Sawyer failed auditions to be in retro-80s cover bands. Instead, he ended up as a roadie on the nostalgia circuit. Eric didn't like life off-stage. He decided to become the superhero "bloke."

Using his knowledge of pyrotechnics and sound engineering, Eric designed the ultimate crime-fighting keytar. It so rocks! By playing certain notes, bloke is able to generate blinding flashes, stunning booms, and cutting lasers. Eric is constantly "tuning" the keytar. Someday, he hopes it will have as many bitchin' powers as gnarly songs on his iPod.

Unbeknownst to Eric, he is also a telekinetic late-bloomer. He has never had proper ESP training. So far, he has been able to subconsciously generate defensive force fields. There are no visible effects, so Eric thinks that it has been dumb luck that bullets and bats have not put an end to his career.

Though Eric's alter ego is bloke, he is not a full-time superhero. He only suits up when he's "in the mood", or there's an opportunity for major publicity. Eric actually hopes to get out of pizza delivery and back into the music scene.

Unfortunately, Eric really isn't that great of a musician. And several artists and record companies have threatened to sue him for copyright infringement.

Warblade's origins are a mystery. Depending on the rumor, he is a former Green Beret, a Russian Spetsnaz, a Mossad agent, a former MMA champion. It doesn't matter. He is the ultimate human weapon. Seemingly master of all forms of martials arts and weapons of all eras.

He is neither hero nor villain. Simply a man obsessed with fighting heroes and villains. He never talks. It almost seems that he doesn't even breath. His exposed skin is completely hairless. His eyes are a cold blood red. He is never seen without his mask nor his trademark white hat.

Sometimes Warblade appears invited. He takes on all challenges. Money and prizes are accepted so he may live to fight another day. Other times, he appears without warning. He has been known to position himself between opposing sides already in the midst of battle. Taking on all challengers, any number at a time.

He never speaks. Warblade simply gestures for his opponents to dare take his hat. More than once, it has been knocked from his head. Never has it touched the ground. With super-agility, he is able to snatch it from the air and place it back on top.

Warblade has been known to use all kinds of weapons. He even improvises weapons. If necessary to escape, but not finish a battle, he has used explosives and firearms. He prefers his bokken. Perhaps it is the irony of being known as Warblade and severing limbs with wooden swords.

Achi'i had been engaged in open global war for nearly one hundred years. Peace was a distant memory. One clear morning, a message came from Heaven. A benevolent alien civilization offered to broker a lasting peace. The Achi'a granted the new species powers of law enforcement as they did not trust one another.

For nearly thirty years, Achi'i was peaceful. What had started as a peace grew into new alliances. New alliances became confederations; confederations became blocs; eventually the blocs united under the eight Ruling Councils.

As these events came to pass, the Benefactors' presence increased. The alien species brought more technology and more enforcement. The Ruling Councils began to demand more production and efficiency from the Achi'a. More mines, more factories, more obedience.

Millions of Achi'a began to openly revolt. The Ruling Councils reformed into the Global Council. The new planetary government immediately declared martial law. To enforce this law, the Benefactors brought the Paladin class tank. They laid waste to much of Achi'i.

With its power secure, the Global Council began to reform Achi'i. Achi'i is known throughout the Systems as a brutal, oppressive regime. There remain pockets of resistance. It is difficult for the rebels to make headway against the Global Council. They are unorganized and suspicious of everyone. Though they will accept almost any help that they can get from the Outworlds.

The Free Achi'a have yet to score a kill against the Paladins. All efforts are concentrated on their destruction. Behind the scenes, the Benefactors have their own plans for Achi'i and the Global Council. Achi'i Rizah willing, her spirit will be free!

Kip Poppleton always wanted to be a wizard. While other kids were taking the ACT and LSAT, Kip was studying Arcane Lore. He learned the fundamentals of alchemy and cross-dimensional calculus. His parents really wanted him to go to college but could not afford Cal State-Chico.

In junior high school, Kip discovered the ROTC. Not only would Uncle Sam help pay for his college, Kip would also receive training as an electrician should his dream of becoming a wizard not pan out. His ASVAB scores were high enough to enlist. Kip's recruiter also asked him to take the DMAB (Defense Magic Aptitude Battery).

Kip thought it was a joke. After nine weeks of Basic Combat Training, the Army sent Kip to Advanced Individual Training in Salisbury, England. Kip graduated from the Defense Wizard Institute at the top of his class. Now, he fights on the frontlines of the Occult War. Codename: Warmage.

Kip has to tell the folks back home that life as an Army electrician stationed in the Near East is boring. In fact, he battles other wizards, dragons, demons, and all sorts of "ickys" (ICK – Irregular Combat Kobolds).

Warmage is proud of his service. He works alongside the most clandestine operatives in the world. His only regret is that wizards are long-lived. The regular G.I. Bill is a four-year enlistment. Kip's Military Occupational Specialty Code is WOX-666 (Wizard Officer, Field Operations) requires a 60-year commitment.

It is rare for a Drow to bear twins. Such an event is oft revered as an omen. Thenn'eg's mother proclaimed that her offspring would bring about great change Throughout. For their mother's brazen proclamation, Thenn'eg and her twin brother Then'nin faced great adversity throughout their lives.

They persevered. They grew stronger. Soon, the children of a lesser family were attending the courts of the powerful clans. Then'nin was a strong warrior and master tactician. Thenn'eg had become a powerful priestess. Whispers suggested that she could be the next Matriarch Domina.

The twins' ruthlessness and cunning left a trail of bodies that led right to Lolth's hallowed gates. The Queen of All Drow clearly favored Thenn'eg. Then'nin's jealousy grew. He had slew all who stood in the Drow's way. Whereas his sister merely used his victim's blood to "paint pictures" in Lolth's name.

Thenn'eg believed that is why Then'nin turned to Vhaerun. She was a force in her own right. A powerful Priestess not just in spirituality, but in the True Arts (known to non-Drow as "Black Sorcery"). After Then'nin's blasphemy, Thenn'eg swore to destroy him, his new Master, and anyone who speaks favorably of either.

Thenn'eg is Lolth's Matriarch Domina, dual role of High Priestess and War Counsel. Before every battle, she observes a ritual by bleeding herself. To prove to her lost brother, she is willing to spill anyone's blood in service of her Queen.

The inhabitants of Gaea were amazed that the beings on the other side of the inter-dimensional portal were humans like themselves. They quickly set to learn more about their new neighbors. From videos that they found upon their first encounter, the Gaeans concluded that earth is a barbaric, backward planet. There was a definite sense of right and wrong. The forces of good and justice needed help.

The Gaeans decided that before they would announce their presence to the earthlings, earth would have to be civilized. It was decided to recruit their most exemplary citizen to represent Gaea. To involve the whole citizenry, a contest was held: "Gaea's Greatest". Each week, television viewers voted on their favorite champion.

It was decided that Yarg, a Corporal in the Royal Cavaliers, would bring peace to earth. Inspired by movies of earth heroes such as Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers, Cavalier uses his charm and wit before resorting to his stun gun. His left glove has a built-in force field generator. In part to conceal his real identity as a visitor from another dimension, Cavalier has adopted the alternate identity of Jay Smith, All-American kid from Peoria. His costume is also meant to hide his other-worldly origin.

Initially, Cavalier was implanted with a recording chip so that the Science and Culture Ministries could monitor his progress. Due to the popularity of "Gaea's Greatest", it was decided that his adventures would be broadcast to the citizens.