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Galhert Harewood

Galhert Harewood’s merchant parents were killed in a bandit ambush when he was just a young boy. His grandfather, Godwin Harewood, took him and his younger brother Ossian in and raised them as his own. Galhert was filled with a burning desire for revenge, and he vowed to track down his parents’ killers and bring them to justice. As he grew older, Galhert trained himself in the art of tracking and hunting, becoming a skilled ranger. He spent years travelling the wilderness, gathering information and following leads in his quest

Ossian Harewood

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Ossian Harewood was born and raised in Aranthaes. His parents were both merchants, killed by bandits when Ossian was just a child. The attack left him permanently blind in one eye. His grandfather, Commander Godwin Harewood, took him and his younger brother Galhert in and raised them as his own. Despite his partial blindness, Ossian was determined to become a fighter and wished to follow his grandfather by joining the City Guard as soon as he was able. His proud grandfather trained him in swordplay and combat tactics, and Ossian

Godwin Harewood

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Godwin Harewood served in the Aranthaes City Guard for over 40 years, eventually rising to the rank of commander. He retired from active duty at the age of 65, but still keeps tabs on what’s going on in the city through his network of former colleagues and friends, including his past pupil Eryndor. After his daughter and her husband were killed in a bandit ambush, Godwin took his grandchildren Ossian and Galhert into his home and raised them as his own. He has a gruff exterior, but is fiercely protective

Rogmesh Drua

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Rogmesh Drua was born into a family of half-orc mercenaries. She grew up watching her older brother, Kzhak aka Darkness become a legendary fighter and leader of their clan. However, Rogmesh always felt like she didn’t quite fit in. She had a fascination with fire that her family couldn’t understand, and her outgoing and charismatic personality often caused her to clash with her more reserved kin. Eventually, Rogmesh left her clan and struck out on her own as a mercenary for hire. She quickly discovered her natural talent for magic,

Khalifeh Oudasi

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Khalifeh was born into a life of luxury as the daughter of the legendary trader Khamsa Oudasi. She grew up surrounded by the finest things in life and was used to getting whatever she wanted. However, Khalifeh was never content with a life of ease and luxury and craved adventure and excitement, which led her to become deeply involved in her father’s business at a young age. Khalifeh quickly proved to be an adept thief, using her natural charm and quick reflexes to steal from her father’s competitors and acquire

Kallista

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Kallista was born to a tiefling father and a powerful demon mother, who was known for her cruelty and destruction. As a child, Kallista showed signs of demonic power, and her mother was quick to take notice. She took her away from her father and raised her in her own realm, where she trained her to be a ruthless killer and leader. Kallista’s mother had many enemies, and she used her daughter to carry out her most heinous acts of violence. Kallista became known as the “Demon’s Daughter,” feared and

Orinna Lor

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Orinna Lor is a highly respected member of the Aranthaen merchant community. Head of one of Aranthaes’ ‘true born‘ families, Orinna is known for her astute business sense and her shrewd investments, which have helped reinforce her family as one of the wealthiest in the city. Orinna is a brilliant wizard, and her magical abilities have helped her to gain an edge in the fiercely competitive world of banking and finance. She owns Lor Bank, one of the city’s 4 main banking houses. Orinna Lor Medium Humanoid (Tiefling, Wizard: Level

Anakis Obel

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Anakis Obel was born into a life of poverty and crime on the streets of Aranthaes Wynds. She learned to fight at a young age and quickly rose through the ranks of the city’s underworld. However, her life took a drastic turn when she was hired as a bodyguard by the wealthy merchant banker Orinna Lor. Over time, Anakis became more than just a bodyguard to Orinna, and the two fell deeply in love. Anakis is fiercely loyal to Orinna and will do anything to protect her and their shared

Criella Morell

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Criella Morell was born into a wealthy family of tiefling merchants who made their fortune through shrewd business deals and investments. Criella has always had an affinity for magic, and her parents spared no expense in hiring the best tutors to help her develop her skills. However, Criella grew restless with her privileged life, and began using her magical abilities to manipulate people and situations for her own amusement. When she met Malemon Morell, a fellow tiefling with a similar thirst for power, they quickly became business partners and lovers.

Malemon Morell

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Malemon is the current head of the Morell family, wealthy ‘true born‘ tieflings who own several successful businesses in Aranthaes, including the exclusive Morell Vaults bank. Malemon was born into privilege and was always aware of his social status as a true born tiefling. He was raised in a lavish lifestyle, surrounded by luxury and opportunity. However, unlike many of his peers, Malemon had a burning desire to explore the arcane arts. He spent much of his early life studying magic, eager to master the powers that few others had

Damakos Drak

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Damakos Drak is one of the richest inhabitants of Aranthaes, both head of the Drak banking empire and the main landlord in the city, his powerful ‘true born‘ family owning all of Aranthaes Wynds. Born into the longest documented true born line in Aranthaes, Damakos’ family history is steeped in money and magic. As a child, he showed an early aptitude for the arcane arts and was sent to study under some of the most powerful warlocks in the land. Not satisfied with inherited family wealth, his thirst for knowledge

Damaia Drak

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Damaia is the eldest daughter of Damakos Drak, and a powerful sorceress in her own right. She inherited her family’s drive for success and has become a shrewd businesswoman, often taking charge of negotiations and dealings with clients. Heir to the Drak banking empire, and from the longest “true born” family line, Damaia is one of the city’s most courted beauties, something she enjoys but in which she takes little real interest. Despite her sharp business acumen, she can be excitable, exuberant and even childish at times, wearing her heart

Devtaria Drak

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Devtaria was born into the immensely wealthy Drak family and has always been raised with a sense of responsibility to uphold their name and legacy. From a young age, she showed an aptitude for magic and was sent to study at the finest magical academy in the region. She excelled in her studies, quickly rising to the top of her class and mastering complex spells and magical theories. After completing her studies, Devtaria returned to Aranthaes to join her family’s business, applying her magical knowledge to help manage the bank’s

Gaera

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Gaera the Erinyes is a fierce warrior, but also possesses cunning intellect and persuasive abilities. Her true neutral alignment belies a strong sense of loyalty to Lady Bune, her patron and queen. She has vast pale green wings, flowing black hair and a piercing gaze. Wearing gold and emerald plate mail whilst wielding a flaming sword and enchanted shield adorned with Lady Bune’s sigil she is truly a force to be reckoned with. Gaera is one of Holy Mother‘s 3 Erinyes bodyguards, charged with protecting the figurehead of the Aranthaen

Tisi

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With shimmering white and blue wings and a cool, detached demeanor, Tisi the Erinyes is the strategist in Lady Bune‘s protective detail. She carries a crossbow and bolts imbued with Lady Bune’s immense magic, and is able to cast powerful spells. Tisi is unflappable in battle, and always keeps a clear head. She is fiercely loyal to Lady Bune and will stop at nothing in her various roles connected to the Church of the Mother. Tisi is one of Holy Mother‘s 3 Erinyes bodyguards, charged with protecting the figurehead of

Alekto

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Alekto the Erinyes is the most imposing of Aranthaes’ three demonic protectors, with vast black and crimson wings, glowing red eyes and a towering stature. She carries a large mace that crackles with infernal energy, and her armor is adorned with spikes and chains. Alekto is a fierce combatant and is not afraid to use brute force to achieve her goals. Despite her fearsome appearance and abilities, Alekto has become almost kind and loving in nature and could be on the cusp of another alignment change, following in the footsteps

Restrictions on Magic Within Aranthaes

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Aranthaes’ policy on offensive magic is strict and enforced without exception: Non-citizens who are visiting the city and possess magical abilities are required to register with a local guild at the city entrance and be fitted with an amulet that restricts their use of offensive magic within the city walls. This policy is designed to prevent the use of magic for malicious purposes, and to protect the citizens of Aranthaes from any potential harm. As an example one errant fireball from an overly zealous adventurer burned down several residential streets

Holy Mother

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Holy Mother is the elected figurehead of the Aranthaes church. Her role is that of a deity proxy, effectively the mortal embodiment of Lady Bune, in all aspects of the church’s day to day work. Holy Mother sits in all governmental sessions, a bridge between church and state and is key in signing all new laws. She is treated by all Aranthaens as if she were Lady Bune herself, with the utmost in reverence and respect. When Holy Mother speaks it is accepted as being the literal voice of Lady

Eve Corbeck

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Eve Corbeck grew up in a small village on the outskirts of the Derkwuds forest. Her parents were both skilled woodsmen, and they taught Eve everything they knew about tracking and survival in the wilderness. As she grew older, Eve began to spend more and more time exploring the forest on her own, honing her skills and testing her limits. One day, while out on a hunt, Eve stumbled across a group of bandits who had set up camp in a clearing. She watched from a distance as they laughed

Nolourra Coaljaw

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Nolourra Coaljaw was born off-island into a proud clan of dwarves that were renowned for their skill in mining and metalworking. She was raised to be a miner and was trained in the art of blacksmithing from a young age. However, Nolourra never felt satisfied with a life spent entirely underground, and yearned for adventure and excitement beyond the confines of her clan’s tunnels. One day, Nolourra received a visit from a wandering dwarven warrior who regaled her with tales of battles fought in distant lands. The tales lit a