Darl Quethos

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Submitting Lythal Nemur for consideration. Need to update the link for his character sheet but you can otherwise get a feel for his character from the profile.


DM Keddah:
At the game's outset, he would be True Neutral aiming to hide his past, but he's not an evil man so he'd have good tendencies. He is a pragmatist, however, so I would reason that he would eventually settle at Lawful Neutral with good tendencies.


Sure thing, character sheet will be linked this evening. Any other questions you would like answered? Examples of roleplaying on these boards can be seen on the following characters:

- Grandma Ghawn in The World's Largest Dungeon
- Demlan Hymleth in Hollow's Last Hope
- Tito Grulios in Council of Thieves, which appears to have stalled unfortunately

All of which are linked through my parent profile.


I submit for your consideration, Lythal the Magus.

I've just realised that I haven't yet updated the character sheet link. I will do so this evening but the background, description and personality are all there.


Aside from having to modify stats to fit a 15 point build, is there anything you need expanded on from Lythal?


I would like to present Lythal who was entered for another replacement slot. If you don't find him ticking your boxes, I do have an idea for a meatshield/melee type but he isn't as rounded out. Examples of current PbPs are linked through my main profile.


Paizo Fan here, with the Bladebound Magus and Aldori renegade, Lythal Nemur. Please feel free to ask any questions you like.


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She sighs "But I agree with the halfling - I'm sorry, I didn't catch your name - living under Lamm's rule cannot be any better. Especially since I never heard that he employs adults. So I can only guess what he does to them when they reach a certain age."

"Rest assured that Lamm does employ adults, but only those he can easily control. That is why the bulk of his workforce are children," Lythal said darkly.

"The death of children will be an unfortunate consequence but as I've heard some say; 'you can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs.'. However, do not underestimate the abilities of his older lackeys," Lythal absent-mindedly rolled a vial of explosive between two fingers.


Lythal smirked at Gaius' comment about working for Lamm.

"I wouldn't stoop to Lamm's level, the man appears to lack in ambition. As for the hired help, I trained his pet Gnome in the arts of alchemy before the two had met. That didn't stop the miserable little cretin from attempting to kill me with explosives." Lythal pulled his cloak back to reveal some small vials of garishly coloured liquid.

"Rest assured that had I been in the employ of Lamm, all I would have done is throw some explosives through the window of this establishment and let the cramped quarters do the hard work for me," Lythal chuckled darkly.


Lythal had remained quiet, drinking in the ambience of the tap room as discussions volley back and forth and as the game of darts progressed. However, as the discussion about Lamm came up, he had to shake his head.

"You all seem to be rather deluded," the hooded figure said during a lull in the conversation, "Do you think that Lamm is unguarded? I seek him dead for purely business reasons, but I know firsthand what his lackeys are capable of. After all, I trained one of them myself.". Lythal sipped the last of his wine from the goblet in his hand before indicating to the barkeep that he desired a refill.

"Rushing headlong into his lair would be folly, not least because you would run straight into his lackeys."


Questions:
1. How did Gaedren Lamm ruin your life?
"I'm told humans have a saying: your mistakes catch up to you in the end. I intend to catch up to my mistake. I once trained a Gnome in the arts of alchemy, only for the ungrateful wretch attempt to kill me with a bomb. That Gnome is now a lackey of a human criminal called Gaedren Lamm, who apparently extorts young children to do his crimes for him, leaving them in the 'care' of that miserable little bastard who tried to kill me. Killing Lamm will be purely business, but killing the Gnome? Well, that'll be a pleasure."

2. What do you think of the tension at the royal court between King Eodred II and the Royal Queen Ileosa?
"The matters of human court are of little concern to me, although tension always introduces the opportunities for those with conviction to rise to the top. Perhaps once I have concluded my business with Lamm, I can see fit to introduce myself as a patron of the alchemical arts to some of the local nobles and see what... assistance I can offer."

3. Do you think you could change Korvosa for the better? How?
"Better is such a subjective word. Could I change Korvosa? Certainly. Removing Lamm and his lackey would be a first step. In a city of such problems, there is always scope for change. Sometimes peacefully, but predominantly violently."

4. What will your character contribute to the group?
Damage dealing and face skills. Also, a cheap supply of alchemical items assuming you are willing to allow me to craft now and again.

5. What are your plans for your character mechanically?
For the moment, stick with Alchemist and improve upon face/stealth skills.

6. What are your plans for your character from a story-perspective?
Lythal is both a social chameleon and a social climber. He'll attempt to install himself in the Korvosan social scene as a man of intellect whilst quietly subverting or eliminating anyone he sees as a threat to his newfound station. However, this will not prevent him from doing good deeds. Indeed, in the chaos that ensues from the King's death, the best way to reach the top may well be to counter-act the evil all around him.

7. Consider your character's heritage: could he (or she) possibly be of noble or royal blood, or is he (or she) a lowborn commoner?
Lythal, as an Elf, could not be of royal blood. Noble blood, perhaps, but not royal. The manner in which he carries himself certainly places him higher than a lowly commoner, however.

A hooded figure that had, until now, remained silent surveyed the room and the patrons of this particular establishment. It was not up to his usual standards, but Lythal had felt the undercurrents of revolution ever since his arrival in Korvosa and he had figured that rooming in an establishment below his usual high standards might well prove more amenable to his continued existence. Besides, at least the wine was passable.

"It seems something has riled up the populace," he said, tipping his head towards the barred door. His voice was lilting, a clue to a trained ear as to his race. "It seems there is much love for the King, yet not so much for his bride."

Lythal stood and moved closer to the window, beyond which he could see torches moving around presumably being born aloft by angry mobs. Although a cloak covered much of his personage, the quick-eyed amongst the patrons might catch glimpses of tools and vials that would allude to the tall Elf's calling.

"Another goblet of wine, please," he said to the barkeep, turning from the window and taking an empty seat at the bar. "It would appear that my business shall have to wait until morning."