In the early 1970s, Terry, Rob, and Gygax's friend Don Kaye joined Gygax's children Ernie and Elise for the second session of Gygax's new game, the Dungeons & Dragonsfantasyrole-playing game.[3] Don Kaye played Murlynd, Rob Kuntz played Robilar, and Terry Kuntz played Terik.[4]:24 Terry conceived of the monster known as the beholder, and Gygax later detailed the monster so it could be published.[5] Kuntz also created the magic weapon, the Energy-draining Sword.[citation needed]
Kuntz graduated from college in 1974 with a vocational diploma in mechanical drafting and design, but had difficulty finding a job in that field.[1] During 1974, TSR offered Kuntz employment with the company to help design rules, games, and to manage The Dungeon Hobby Shop.[citation needed] Kuntz joined TSR in 1975.[4]:8
↑Livingstone, Ian (August–September 1979). "White Dwarf interviews Gary Gygax". White Dwarf (14). London: Games Workshop: 23–24.
↑Gygax: "In a couple of days time Don Kaye (Murlynd), Rob (Robilar, Otto) and Terry (Terik) Kuntz joined the gang.""Gary Gygax: Q & A (Part I, Page 8)". EN World. 2006-08-06. Retrieved 2009-03-15.