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HP 27/60| Init +8| Perc +5| AC 18/T12/ FF13| Fort +5 Ref +3 Will +2 |
About Gavin Carroway
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History
Gavin is the son of Mariner Kallos Carroway and his Herbalist wife, Saria. Often moving to wherever the money takes them, the Carroways were well-seasoned travelers. Saria became pregnant, and Kallos decided to settle in where they were: the Minotaur Isles. It was an odd place to raise a human child, but the Carroways managed to eke out a living and provide Gavin with a strong upbringing that put equality and acceptance above all else.
Kallos soon introduced little Gavin to his fellow mariner and drinking buddy Karsh Stormhoof, whose son, Jakun, was around his same age. The two quickly became best friends and were rarely seen apart. From ages 6 to 16, the two were their town's resident mischief makers, always searching for laughs but never to harm others. Gavin liked to think of himself as the more mature one, who watched over Jak-Jak and backed the runt up whenever he got them in trouble. When playing, Jakun was the wily wizard, and Gavin, his sworn protector.
Nearing his 17th year, Gavin received news that left him heartbroken. While working at sea, Kallos was dealt a considerable blow that nearly broke his back in two. Unable to continue the strenuous work, aging Kallos decided that the family would move back to Saria's familial home of Solace, where they could take over her family's business. Gavin wasn't sure what to make of it. He'd never lived anywhere where he wasn't the outcast. Living among humans? It was a preposterous idea to him, and he dreaded it. He also dreaded leaving his best friend, who he had grown so close that he considered him a brother. Without any other options, Gavin had to go.
In Solace, Gavin was constantly picked on, made fun of for what they saw as outlandish Minotaur culture. His late teen years were rough. Constantly in fist-fights, Kallos was worried that the boy would ruin their reputation and business. Unable to afford any sort of formal schooling, Kallos sent him to live with Saria's brother, Tov, who had gone to (and graduated) from a school of magic, though he failed the tests in Wayreth.
Recognizing his inherent brightness and a natural talent in physical activities, Tov taught him the basics of spellcasting, enough to recognize which gestures are used for what spells. To hold his interest, Tov would incorporate swordplay into his lessons, reciting incantations while the two sparred.
Looking to further his skill in combat, he struck out on his own to travel and learn from experience and not deceitful Uncle Tov.
Appearance
Gavin is as ordinary as ordinary can be. Medium height, medium length hair, brown eyes, a typical, unassuming smile, a decent tan that wouldn't draw too much attention from many places. When it comes to appearance Gavin is the epitome of normal. That all seems to change when in combat though, almost as if he were under possession. His features become more pronounced and he carries himself much differently. See Image
Personality
Despite his boisterous and cheeky sense of humor, Gavin is kind-hearted and accepting of everyone, so long as they don't give him a reason not to be trusted. He sees himself as a guardian of those he considers his friends and loves to be in good company. While out drinking with friends, he holds back so that he could be sober enough to get them home safely. He tends to put others before himself, sometimes to his detriment.
