Hello. I'm Parlath and I hail from Glasgow in the U.K. I'm a 34 year old guy who is employed as a database programmer amongst other things. Although I've also been a builders laborer, lumberjack's mate, data entry clerk and was a member of the RauxAF (air force version of the TA, not sure what the Amercians call their weekend warriors) for four years.
I've never done any tabletop DnD things as all my gaming has been of the computer flavor. I'm a bit of a sci-fi nut so my first forays into online gaming were in that vein and while I did have fun, they quickly lost their interest due to lack of story lines and the rush to be the best on the server with the nicest equipment. I'd been aware of EQ for some time, but it wasn't until 2003 that I finally picked it up as I assumed that it wasn't my type of thing. Probably the best impulse buy I've purchased in a long time as after I installed it I went to the EQ forums and one of first posts I read was from Mishell advertising for a new RP group.
I've been with SIC since the start and stayed with it as we joined up with NDP and helped research and build the groups lore pages. Giving technical advice to Alanna when required (not that she needs it now).
I'm a quiet person by nature, so while I may not say much on channel or on the forums I am listening and reading – responding only when I have anything worthwhile to add. Although I will make the occasional wisecrack when the opportunity presents itself.