Jacob Doyle
Co-captain of the Rainbow Chaser, Admiral of the Navy of Belmoren, Prophet of Anadyokiema and builder of the wonderous machine
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Jacob was born a very weak and frail child, with his parents concerned he may not live to adulthood. Even in his prime, Jacob was little more than a scrawny weakling with almost no physical prowess to speak of, being unable to carry and use an ax or run more than a few hundred yards without feeling completely exhausted. His strength, dexterity, and constitution are pitiful, and he has been easily subdued by even unconscious sailors and boars, being unable to out-wrestle most opponents even when he has the upper hand.
Body Features
Jacob has a slender, skinny frame devoid of muscle, though does not appear malnourished.
Facial Features
Jacob is nice-looking and smooth of face, mostly due to his elvish heritage and that he takes pride in grooming himself and taking care of his skin. His features are rather plain however, having no notable facial features other than slightly pointed ears.
Identifying Characteristics
Jacob does not look much different than most half-elves
Physical quirks
Jacob is rather plain of face, but is somewhat well-proportioned. He tries to maintain good posture when standing sitting and walking, as he tries to look after his long-term health.
Special abilities
None.
Apparel & Accessories
Jacob tries to always dress in clean garments so as not to look like a ruffian, but prefers the simple, modest cloak of a traveler rather than the extravagant garments of most mages. He does not like drawing unnecessary attention to himself, as he does not wish to be seen as a high-value target.
Specialized Equipment
In his later years Jacob acquired gray Robes of the Archmagi as well as several other magical trinkets; many of which he made himself in his old age to stave off loneliness. His most powerful and unique item was the Rod of Dreams, an iridescent rod made of dreams woven together with rainbows capable of granting small wishes to anyone who proved themselves selfless enough to earn its boon. he was able to create this item after a messenger of Anadyokiema appeared to him in a dream, giving him the inspiration to create a new magic item as well as a great machine that would be used many centuries later by Anadyokiemas faithful to fulfill a prophecy. He often sent his Rod of Dreams into the material plane to reward people for committing random acts of kindness, until he gave it away in 1945 to Gomar Marmite, a bard and member of the Minutemen; who served as Anadyokiemas hands in the world.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Jacob was born a bright child with an early affinity for the arcane. His parents, seeing he was clearly not destined for physical labor decided to send him to school to study wizardry. After receiving an education, Jacob met up with Dugrok Stonewall and Amber McConnel in the town of Fellbridge, where they were hired by the Justiciar to slay a wyvern that was terrorizing the countryside. Jacob traveled with his new friends all across eastern Norstir for many years battling the forces of Akaron, with little success as he had their forces majorly outnumbered even though Jacob and his friends employed superior strategy. After fighting the evil archmages' forces for centuries to no avail, Jacob decided to flee to the Feywild, tired of watching his friends and noble battle compatriots loose their lives only for their sacrifices to seem fruitless. He decided to live out his days as a hermit, peacefully living among the summer fey so he may continue his quest for knowledge away from the troubles of the material plane, though he always felt a sense of guilt and regret for being unable to bring about the change in the world he wanted, causing him to become bitter.
Education
Jacob was the first of his bloodline to study magic and become a wizard. He amassed a large student debt after graduating from wizard school with outstanding grades and went out of his way to be active in school. Jacob has always been curious and studious in nature, being fueled by a desire to gain knowledge simply for the sake of learning, no matter how abstract the subject. Jacob studied magic, math, science, art, philosophy, music, psychology, history, religion, and military theory.
Employment
At age 22 Jacob became a co-captain of the Rainbow Chaser, a two-masted Carrack along with his friends Dugrok Stonewall and Amber McConnel (and later Krath Stonewall) Jacob and friends acquired the ship from a guild of slavers, and offered their services to the duke of Belmoren, becoming the first navy of the city-state and becoming accomplished navy commanders. Jacob would later settle down in this town to sire a family.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Graduating from wizard school; Becoming a navy admiral; crafting exotic magical items and machines; helping Anadyokiemas chosen fulfill a prophecy by serving as a messenger for the gods' archon Leomund.
Failures & Embarrassments
Jacob has always been pitifully weak in terms of physical strength, and was once attacked and knocked unconscious by a boar due to his lack of sturdiness. He feels guilty about abandoning Armea during its struggle against Akaron and he feels like he failed to make any meaningful difference despite his best efforts.
Mental Trauma
Jacob has been involved in a war with Akaron for a very long time, in which his own forces have been severely outnumbered. He tries to form as personal a connection with each of his warriors as possible, which only makes the impact of their death harder to swallow as he watches his friends die only for Akaron to be merely inconvenienced by their victory.
Morality & Philosophy
Jacob has always been kind and pure of heart, but has been too weak and cowardly to want to get involved in most situations. Jacob sees no need to jump into a situation that does not concern him, as he knows that it is unwise and unproductive to get involved when he does not know the full story. Jacob is mostly a pacifist in nature and dislikes any form of conflict, especially when it is unnecessary. Jacob likes to keep the peace and avoid confrontation when possible, resorting to any means, even deception, to keep a situation from turning hostile. Jacob prefers to always take the diplomatic approach whenever possible, and sees no reason to employ unnecessary cruelty, viewing it as harsh and barbaric.
Taboos
Jacob does not shun the usage of any method to get the job done, knowing that he lives in a dangerous world where survival is the ultimate goal. He will go out of his way to find the most diplomatic, reasonable, and rational solution, but will reluctantly employ unsavory methods when there is no better solution.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Jacobs primary motivation is knowledge. He views the acquisition of knowledge to be a sacred virtue and holds learning in highest regard. He is appalled at how often the material plane is conflicted by war and conflict, viewing it as a costly and unnecessary distraction from learning and progress.
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Jacob is a highly skilled talker, persuader, diplomat, philosopher, deceiver, and military strategist, often leading the crew of the Rainbow Chaser to victory against enemies far superior to them in size and strength. He is able to keep his cool and think on his feet in tense situations, able to deceive friend and foe alike by adapting to changes in social situations. Jacob even managed to deceive a platoon of guards after he and his friends escaped prison by pretending to be part of a traveling circus, allowing them to slip past the guard without suspicion. He has been able to persuade hostiles into neutrals and neutrals into friends by using his words to bring people to his side and way of thinking, and enjoys civilized, productive debate.
Likes & Dislikes
Studying, reading, inventing, planning, debating, philosophy, chess. Dislikes: Loud, obscene behavior, drinking, narcotics, uncivilized behavior. Jacob is completely abstinent and refuses to touch a drop of alcohol no matter what the mood, as he views it as "mind poison" that damages the brain, which should always be maintained at the highest level possible.
Virtues & Personality perks
Jacob is diplomatic, learned, intelligent, and charismatic. He is easy to get along with especially because he tries to avoid confrontation and make friends with everyone and avoid making enemies.
Vices & Personality flaws
Due to his overly compromising nature, Jacob can sometimes come across as insincere or spineless, often not living up to his own bluffs or using honeyed words to achieve a desired result. He is not manipulative, but some find his flattering nature to be self-serving.
Personality Quirks
Jacob is practically the definition of a nerd, being strange in social situations and sometimes not understanding his allies more reckless behavior, usually Jacob tries to keep his friends from running headfirst into danger, trying to maintain his role as a voice of reason, and not always succeeding.
Hygiene
Jacob does not wish to be seen as pompous or arrogant, nor does he wish to be seen as uncivilized or poor-mannered. Jacob routinely washes and grooms himself, and applies skin-care techniques and creams when he can.
Social
Contacts & Relations
Jacobs best friends are Amber McConnel, Dugrok Stonewall, and Krath Stonewall. Fellow adventurers he made a life with and spent most of his time with braving the seas and battling Akaron. When he moved to the Feywild, he met an immortal guardian spirit named Loki who he quickly befriended, and sent into the world to watch over his descendants as a familiar for generations. Loki often takes the form of a weasel when sent to the material plane. His boss is the Duke of Belmoren, and he is in good standing with the people of Belmoren. He met with Leomund Attar in his late years, a lawful good paladin who was sent by Anadyokiema to relay a message to her chosen before rising to become an archon.
Family Ties
After falling in love with a sorceress and marrying her, Jacob infused his bloodline with magic so his heirs would inherit his magical power after he left Armea. He settled down with the love of his life for a time in the city of Belmoren, becoming a prominent family of wizards and sorcerers. His most notable heirs are his many-times great grandchildren: Jason Doyle, Jackson Doyle, and Juliet Doyle.
Religious Views
Though Jacob has never been overly religious, he has always been in good standing with any gods devoted to magic, progress, and good moral values. He was chosen by Anadyokiema who appeared to him in a dream as a rainbow, telling him she needed someone to serve first as an inventor, and then as a messenger for when the time came for her faithful champions, The Minutemen, to fulfill a prophecy involving fixing the time-stream. He served this role faithfully, as Anadyokiema had granted him great inspiration, giving him the spark he needed to craft some of his most valued magical creations.
Hobbies & Pets
Outside of studying and reading Jacob has no notable hobbies, though he does have a pet mechanical spider who serves a role in keeping him company, as well as Loki and other friendly Fey spirits who provide entertainment and a sense of companionship to him in his old age.
Speech
Jacob speaks in a proper manner with good diction and strong emphasis on what he says. After all, the best way to convince someone of your point is to speak loudly and with confidence.
Wealth & Financial state
Born in a forested elven settlement to a woodcutter and an alchemist, Jacob had a decent start in life, always having enough to survive. His family was far from wealthy, and he had to earn his own fortune through risk and hard work. After he retired from a life of adventuring he had amassed quite a fortune after nearly two millennia, and decided to put most of it towards the creation and acquisition of magical items, tomes, artifacts, knowledge, and secrets. Jacob has always been wise with his finances, and dislikes frivolous or wasteful spending, being a man of simple desires.
Alignment
True Neutral
Current Location
Species
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Co-Captain of The Rainbow Chaser, Admiral of the Navy of Belmoren, Prophet of Anadyokiema and builder of the wondrous machine
Year of Birth
103
1842 Years old
Circumstances of Birth
Born under a rainbow after a storm
Birthplace
Elven settlement of Faerwood; Great Southern Forests, Norstir
Children
Current Residence
Feywild, Summer Courts
Gender
male
Eyes
Emerald Green
Hair
Jet black
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
light yellow
Height
5'4"
Weight
120 lbs
Quotes & Catchphrases
"Taste the Rainbow!"
"Your mind is your greatest tool, weapon, and asset. Guard it; use it; cherish it."
"Knowledge is power; power is freedom; freedom is safety; safety is knowledge."
Character Prototype
Originally based off a villain for a novel I was writing, he was supposed to be a chaotic evil trickster, but that energy didn't fit well with the party or setting, so I went with more of a neutral philosopher aesthetic.
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