Appearance

Physical Description

While most would say he is simply lanky, Jerard's physical development, majority, was actually stunted.

Body Features

Jerard is a standard human for the most part. The difference being the brittle growths he develops on occasion throughout his abdomen and arms. These growths have appeared since childhood and have a resemblance to decaying or wilting dragon scales. Of which, it cannot be determined.

Facial Features

He has an oval face sporting a pointed. Narrow cheekbones and thin, pink lips. Almond-shaped eyes with long lashes and thin eyebrows. His nose is straight and features freckles during the summer months. Jerard has small ears with attached earlobes. Some scars show there used to be earrings.
 
If you ever got him to smile, his canines would cause people to suspect mixed blood. Due to them being sharper than average.

Identifying Characteristics

His long, almost purple hair is an oddity among human's in his homeland.

Mentality

Personality

Motivation

Reluctant to express his motivations due to superstition. While he does not speak it to others, Jerard is motivated by his desire to prove wrong the ill-fueled ideas his mentor and mother installed within him. By operating at a high-level within the organization, and taking the position as headmaster, he aims to embody and genuinely express the tenant's Arcana Iblis Archive is meant to.

Savvies & Ineptitudes

Mentally, Jerard is what some might consider sub-apex. His mental prowess surrounding lore, technical knowledge, and theoretical works is thanks to natural talent. Bolstered by years of conditioning and torturous-levels of study. Planar lore and theoretical spell crafting are his two schools of highest comprehension. In addition, he seeks to expand his knowledge on superstitions and the Dragon Prophecy.
 
As a setback to sub-standard physical training, he is not able to exert on-par strength. Only through constantly exploring the world has Jerard been able to condition his body enough to survive in low-risk combat situations. He has trained to off-set this by utilizing spells and clever tactics.

Social

Birthplace

Audrian

Current Residence

Silvertoe Boarding House

Contacts & Relations

Refar Kiltour a.k.a. Dux-Weaver: Refar is Jerard's mentor, master, and if you probe deep enough, a nightmare. The long-living elf was the only disciple of Morgran the Shaman, a dwarf who studied the Dragon Prophecy. Refar taught some of those teachings to Jerard. A shrewd, sly, and manipulative man. His goals seem to be the same as the 10th Council; gaining knowledge for knowledge's sake. Jerard feels there is something darker to the man, but was never able to figure it out. Having sent the wizard on most of his early missions and adventures, Refar knows the insides and outs of almost all subjects and the Archive's workings. If either needs anything from or for the organization, the other will reluctantly listen.
 
Vorka: A Friar and Cleric of the Silver Flame. She is an adventurer who seeks to bring about change through many small acts of good. Hoping they will one day magnify into a large difference in the world. A kind-hearted, but nowhere-near-meek- half-orc woman. Through happenstance, Vorka and Jerard have crossed paths a number of times out in the world. Many times as allies on a similar path, or meeting in a rest stop, inn, or tavern. On a few occasions, when Jerard operated in subtler ways, they acted as adversaries without her knowing. Vorka became a person Jerard confessed all his sins and thoughts to. The last time they met, they shared a night together. Jerard ran off before daybreak, confused by his own actions. Leaving behind a token of his affection.

Honorary & Occupational Titles

Lore Master

Headmaster


Tri-Spell

Family Ties

The Ali'Stre family, located in Aundair, has a history of producing impressive wizards. A multitude are capable Warmages utilizing warmagic. Few others simply are renowned for mastering two schools of magic. The current patriarch of the minor house is Gerald Ali'Stre, with his wife Lilianna Vecna. Their only child being Jerard.
 
Noteworthy members:
 
Ananta Ali'Stre The Excitable: Jerard's grandfather, Ananta is clever and uses his age to deceive others into thinking he is weak and harmless. While not seen as a threat, this allows Ananta some peace as he continues to live his life filled with antics and shenanigans that cause his wife and grandchild to smile and laugh. But the rest to worry. Once known as Ananta the Polyscalpter, he is a powerful wizard. Wise in the field of Transmutation.
 
Sarala Ali'Stre Meeker: Jerard's grandmother. Once a combat medic, her devotion to the Sovergin Host grants healing abilities. These healing abilities, along with her traditional training as a doctor brought Sarala much praise and gratitude during the Last War. Having lost her eye, she replaced it was a small crystal that acts as a magnifying glass used during examinations. An outwardly stern woman, she delights in the mischief her husband often gets himself into. Yet expects better from her children and younger family.
 
Gerald Ali'Stre: Jerard's father and the current patriarch of the family. Known as Gerarld the Ward, his knowledge in Abjuration and outsiders has often aided the Druids of the Eldeen Reach in suppressing aberrant forces seeking to enter Eberron. He also is in charge of sponsoring several small groups of adventurers, a museum, and several local businesses in the town their estate resides in. Though he is a smart and charming man, his relationship with Jerard is mostly estranged. Having almost no say in how he was raised. Even while his son is in his mid-twenties, he struggles to find any common ground, or show affection. Though he tries when he is given the chance.
 
Liliana Vecna: The mother of Jerard. A sorceress with draconic blood, she is a master of divination rituals. Not much is known about Liliana before she met Gerald and married him. She claims to have no memories of her past before a year or so before their meeting. Up until her son entered the Arcana Iblis Archive, she remained home to raise and watch him. Frequently having clients come to her. After he left home, she began to travel all the time. Always keeping her activities and destinations out of the conversation.

Religious Views

While the world of Eberron has many religions, Jerard respects those who go down their chosen path. In turn, he practices a sort of animist view. Acting as though a portion of the Progenitor Wyrms resides in all things. Thus, all things have spirit and soul. The whole of the universe is his God, and his God is within everything. The Good and Bad Aspects, along with the Neutral Aspects.

Mannerisms

Tends to use "Love" when referring to those he wishes to form a connection with. Whether that is friendship or something deeper.