Merle Highchurch

Merle Hightower Highchurch is a player character controlled by Clint McElroy. He is a hill dwarf cleric and former mercenary soldier with a neutral good alignment. He is associated with Marthammor Duin, the dwarf god of wanderers, travelers, and outcasts; and a Disciple of Life. He is from a big family of the Rockseeker clan with many cousins.

Merle has 1,999 party points. His interests include Kenny Chesney and the hit Faerun TV show "The Bigg Bang Theory."

Spells:

 * Thaumaturgy (minor fire damage)
 * healing
 * Turn Undead
 * Light
 * Shield of Faith (+2 AC buff)

Skills:

 * +3 Animal Handling

Here There Be Gerblins
Merle introduced the party to his cousin Gundren Rockseeker, who offered them the job that began the quest.