Characters / Tales of the Skull King

Characters from the web comic Tales of the Skull King. BEWARE of Spoilers.

The Undead Army of the Skull King

The Evil undead forces located in the Frozen Land of Nador, who seek to start a zombie apocalypse and bring death to the living. They still have a lot of work ahead of them.

As a Whole

• A Bloody Mess: Most of the main characters tend to cause incidents that result in high body counts and puddles of blood.
• Cruel and Unusual Death: Get's choped up by a bunch of mafia members. Then pieces of his body get used for... unspeakable things.
• Dem Bones: Originally the Skull King could only resurrect someone if their brain was undamaged. However after finding the "Doomsword" he gains the ability to call upon Skeletal Minions. Sadly... they're not as impressive as they sound.
• Evil Is Deathly Cold: They live in the Frozen Land of Nador.
• Horny Vikings: Their army seems to be made mostly of undead Vikings and Valkyrie.
• Night of the Living Mooks: If you're not a main character, this is basically where you stand in the Skull King's Army.
• The Plague: At least, that's what they're trying to go for.
• The Undead: Everyone in the Skull King's Army tends to be this way.
• Undying Loyalty: The Skull King's guards and Soldiers tend to follow his orders no matter what, even if it's suicidal. Considering that he has the ability to control them 100% it shouldn't be surprising.
  • However so far he hasn't been seen using his mind control powers on anyone other then his commanders.
• Villain Protagonist: They are the bad guys after all.
• We Have Reserves: How Skull King tends to treat his lower minions.
• Zombie Apocalypse: Trying to cause.

Jay the Skull King

The Titular Skull King and the main protagonist. Jay was originally an aspiring writer who, thanks to fate, died and came back as an undead Lich. Angry that he never got any respect and recognition in life, he decided to use his new found powers to take over the world.

• Bad Boss: To most of his men. There are a few exceptions.
• Black Knight
• Bling of War: Which he crafts himself when he becomes "The Skull King".
• Break the Fourth Wall: He is in constant communication with the Narrator.
• The Chosen One: Treated as one when everyone knew the Narrator existed.
• Cool Helmet
• Cool Sword: The "Doomsword" he recovered from inside the Sacred Glacier.
• Deadpan Snarker: OH DEAR LORD! Where to begin with this...
  Minion: Sir, we've heard a commotion. Is everything alright?
  Skull King: Oh sure, just a fire breathing dragon on the loose. We'll be fine, go about your business.
  • After resurrecting Odeon
  Odeon: How much power do you have?
  Skull King: I'm not sure... lets find out.
  • At the start of Chapter Three
  Carl Rogers: My lord my lord! I think I made a brilliant discovery.
  Skull King: Oh gods... what is it this time Carl? A new way to melt snow?
• Evil Overlord
• The Emperor
• Facial Horror
• Fatal Flaw: He doesn't really know what he's doing.
• Founder of the Kingdom: Jay ends up setting everything in motion.
• Loser Archetype: Up until his untimely death and everyone started to notice his book.
• Necromancer: A rather weak example, he can only raise one or two people every day or so. He has to relay on Valkyrie he raised from the Dead to produce mooks in mass.
• No Sense of Direction: Get's lost in a snow storm and is completely unaware that his Fortress is beachfront property.
• Took a Level in Badass: Starts off as a writer, but after turning undead, he is able to match toe to tow with Lady Demonus and Odeon.
• Useless Protagonist: He does very little in the second chapter.
• Why Did It Have To Be Polar Bears

Olan Van Blonderpoot

A viking Warrior who perished in the Frozen Land of Nador long ago. After being resurrected by the Skull King, he became one of his commanders... and rather blood thirsty at that.

• Affably Evil
• Ax-Crazy
• The Berserker
• Blood Knight: He lives for battle, and if he doesn't have enemies to fight, he tends to turn on his own.
• Bruiser with a Soft Center: After an experiment wiped out a pack of wolves, Olan took in all the wolf pups to raise on his own.
• Cute and Psycho: He likes puppies but he'll kill children.
• Dual Wielding: He fights with both a hammer and a battleaxe.
• Let Me at Him!: His usual response to a fight.
• Massive Numbered Siblings: According to his Index Page, " he had 12 brothers and sisters".

Anastasia Cassava

A former assassin from the Kingdom of Escador. She originally worked for the Royal Family before a revolution saw their end. Fleeing along with other refugees, she perished in Nador, only to be resurrected by the Skull King centuries later. She now works both as his lead assassins and lead bodygaurd.

Carl Logan Rogers

A scientist from Romar who went on an expedition to Nador, only to be betrayed and eaten by one of his fellow explores. Now works has the Skull King's Lead scientist.

• Butt-Monkey: Usually to the Skull King, and occasionally Odeon.

Lady Demonus

A Valkury warrior woman who lived millennia previously. Now reluctantly working for the Skull King as a means to control the other undead Valkury, she also searches for answers to why her daughter Illa died at such a young age.

Odeon Personae

A Warlock from Ardius who now finds himself working for the Skull King as a "Magic Expert".

Captain Rip Herculean A.K.A. El-Cappy-Tan

A ship captain from Ardius who lost his way at sea and wound up in Nador. After becoming a pawn in an experiment, he now works for the Skull King.

The Nation of Ardius

A Military nation born from the peaceful relations between Humans and Elves, Now considered one of the strongest military powers in the world with strength in bodies and magic.

In General

Christopher Towpath

An adventurer and former Soldier. Christopher left his family years previously to escape the military, but his recent death sees his ghost return home to seek help in "passing on".

Gabriel Towpath

Christopher's son who trained to live up to his father's legacy. Now finds himself roped into his ghostly father's problems.

Other Characters

The Narrator

A Helpful voice who guides the Skull King on his journey... if he would listen to him that is.

• Beware the Nice Ones: Most of the time is calm. But get on his nerves or do something he doesn't like... and you'll pay for it.
• Can't Take Criticism
• Cool Uncle: The whole premise is that he's using a magical artifact to tell his niece and nephew a story.
• The Faceless
• Nerds Are Sexy: Said to have a wife who he "plays games" with.
• Reality Warper

The Mafia Godfather

A Mafia boss who Jay sought out when he needed money to publish his book. It came back to haunt him in so many ways.

• My God, What Have I Done?: Orders Jay's death, then reads Jay's book without realizing who Jay is. Needless to say when one of his goons points out the obvious, he relizies mistakes were made.
• The Don