Character Information Name : Ebenezer E.B. BachsRace : HalflingBackground : CourtierClass : Wizard (Abjuration)Alignment : Chaotic GoodDescription: Short with thick brown hair and deep chocolate-hued eyes. He often dresses immaculately, befitting his former station as a protege and messenger to a noble house. He usually carries a thick, leather-bound journal to keep a record of the spells he has studied, as well as a short oaken staff that has been carved depicting a scene of three bears and an owlbear, wreathed in flames. At the tip of the staff, as if the animals depicted in the carving were descending upon it, is a blue orb that functions as his arcane focus. Despite his apparent high society looks, however, he manages to keep a humble air about himself. A dichotomy possibly caused by the fact his feet are left unadorned, or because of his more... let's say rotund, nature, and friendly expressions. His shoulder, chest, and back are covered in a series of nasty scars that most don't get to see.History:
" It'll be alright, I got you kid... " his eyes moved toward the figure in his elegant robes and cloak, a staff in his free hand. Blue energy wrapped around the figure's staff as a muffled scratching reached his ears. As he focused his vision on what was in front of him, the black bears and their owlbear companion were slamming and clawing, biting and pushing, against the sphere the man had created. E.B. stared in a mixture of fear and awe as the man slammed his staff into the ground beside him, causing a rush of wind in the enclosed sphere. Then, E.B. felt the cold chill of the Icewind Dale wind... The man still holding him, but he quickly realized he was no longer in the sphere, but rather, the pair were now behind the animals. With an utterance of some ancient language upon his lips, the man thrust the staff toward the beasts and released a small red bead of energy that exploded upon impact with the back of the owlbear's head. E.B. felt the blast of heat from the resulting explosion that completely engulfed the beasts. The man remained, unflinching in the face of such a spectacle." Wow.... " E.B. managed weakly, before everything faded to black." Take me with you... " his tiny voice reached Anton's ears, who paused, looking toward the sleeping figure that sat nearby. An older, halfling woman. His mother." I have plenty of liabilities of my own, I don't need you adding to it, kid... besides, hasn't she lost enough for one day? " his words stung him. He knew his pain wasn't something he was suffering alone. " Besides, you can barely use a spear let alone the broken one you now have, and you're not magically adept, what use would you be in the field? " the sadness the young boy was feeling was soon replaced with anger at his words." Where did your powers come from? Were you born with them?" he asked. Anton chuckled at the vitriol that had spilled forth." No, I learned it... and maybe you could to, but it requires patience, coming with me won't be a surefire way of learning everything... that same spirit and drive that made you think you could take on some bears and an abomination? That's what it'll take..." he paused before turning back toward the door. " Stay with your mother, kid... if not, you'll regret it for the rest of your life. I'll send you some books or something... " he added, before he just walked out the door. E.B. tried to get up and follow, but the pain kept him where he was. A pain that would one day turn to scars.
" I was told I'd find a stubborn little man around here, " she said. " Come, let's get you out of the rain, " she offered, motioning toward the carriage she had her man park nearby." Forgive me for being wary, but who are you? " he asked. She paused as if considering his words, before giving him a curtsy."Lady Amyra, a pleasure to meet you Ebenezer Bachs, yes, I know all about you... These schools aren't worth your time, I have a few jobs that could use your personal touch... and in exchange, aside from a fair wage, I can teach you more to get you started... then we can see about sponsoring you, " she added. E.B. knew better than to look Auril in the mouth... so he followed her. He'd soon learn she was Lady Amyra of House Freye. The daughter of one Anton Freye. She'd make good on her promise, giving him many a lesson in the basic uses of magic as well as how to keep himself presentable at all times, how to act in court among other nobles, and the process of messages. He was more than happy to be known as a courtier of House Freye.
"You want to protect people. A noble pursuit, but you won't be able to protect anyone until you learn how to do more than just a few cantrips, but alas, I can only teach you so much..." Amyra told him, a part of him didn't like how this was sounding so much like goodbye. He opened his mouth to say something, but Amyra lifted a hand... there was a deafening roar of silence.. she still had spells he didn't know. "That is why I spoke to my father, and he, in turn, has spoken to some of his old colleagues, the price of admittance is a small price to pay for one such as you... you've proven loyal and courageous in your duties to me, and you've proven compassionate when the need arises. House Freye still has want of you, but... you are not beholden to my house, Ebenezer Bach, but the offer will always remain," she waved her hand again and the silence spell faded. E.B. stared at her for a long, long time."Was this the plan from the beginning?" he asked. She smiled, it was never a cruel thing, always warm, inviting. He had to admit he could easily fall in love with this woman, many had... but there was a cause she was fighting for, that was her only true love."You mean showing you the harshness of the schools on the Prime Material Plane? Lifting you up? Testing you every day to see if you were the type of man we wanted? Paying for your tuition to ensure you had the skills needed to deal with the threats this house will one day face? Yes... my father saving your life? No, he hadn't planned on ever meeting you... the plan was formed after you woke, your determination, your drive... The world is always going to tear itself apart. Strong allies who are at our sides willingly are needed to combat this... but you wanted, so badly, to go to school, now is your chance-" "Yes... I'm..." E.B. paused, "I am honored to have passed your tests, Lady Amyra, and look forward to all that means... I may leave to attend this school, but I'm here for the long run," he said. Her face brightened immediately, clapping her hands together."Wonderful! Get packed, we'll leave for Strixhaven at once..." she said happily.
Character Build Rolls Starting Stats:[/B] STR 7(-2) | DEX 16 (+3) | CON 15(+2) | INT 14(+2) | WIS 12(+1) | CHA 12(+1)Level Source Feature 1 Halfling Dexterity Increases +2 1 Halfling Speed : 25 1 Halfling Language : Common, Halfling 1 Halfling Lucky : When you roll a 1 on an attack roll, ability check, or saving throw, you can reroll the die. You must use the new result, even if it is a 1. 1 Halfling Nimble : You can move through the space of any creature that is of a size larger than yours. 1 Halfling Brave: You have advantage on saving throws against being frightened. 1 Stout Halfling Constitution Increases +1 1 Stout Halfling Stout Resilience : You have advantage on saving throws against poison, and you have resistance to poison damage. 1 Courtier Skill Proficiencies : Insight, Persuasion 1 Courtier Languages : Elvish, Dwarven 1 Courtier Equipment A set of fine clothes and a pouch containing 5gp 1 Courtier Feature : Your knowledge of how bureaucracies function lets you gain access to the records and inner workings of any noble court or government you encounter. You know who the movers and shakers are, whom to go to for the favors you seek, and what the current intrigues of interest in the group are. Court Functionary 1 Wizard Spellcasting 1 Wizard Cantrips Known: 3 (Blade Ward, Fire Bolt, Presidigitation ) 1 Wizard Spells Known: 6 (Magic Missile, Alarm, Shield, Mage Armor, Feather Fall, Detect Magic ) 1 Wizard Spells Able to Prepare : 3 1 Wizard Spell Slots: 1st - 2 1 Wizard Arcane Recovery 1 Wizard Hit Points : +6 HP (MAX) + Con Modifier 1 Wizard Armor Prof : None 1 Wizard Weapon Prof : Daggers, darts, slings, quarterstaffs, light crossbows 1 Wizard Save : Intelligence, Wisdom 1 Wizard Skills : Arcana, Investigation
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