Zeke

Zeke

"Hi, I'm Zeke. Pleasure to meet ya!"

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

War fit.

Body Features

Scar on Left Brow and along Left hairline. Missing Left arm. Many varied scars across his body, some particularly deep scars on his torso and upper back from war wounds and arrows.

Facial Features

Split brow, bright blue eyes. Scarring.

Identifying Characteristics

Mech left arm, facial scarring, white hair with aquamarine tint near the roots.

Physical quirks

Left-handed.

Special abilities

Artificer handiness. Kalashtar Dual Mind trick. Occasional Kalashtar madness.

Apparel & Accessories

A simple cream blacksmith’s shirt, a teal leather work apron, tanned leather pants tucked into simple boots. A metal prosthetic Left arm. A necklace holding a single pearl.

Specialized Equipment

Mech arm that doubles as a war pike.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Born (and given the name Avkesh) in Adar, Sarlona to sheshantol or 'shadow watcher' parents (young Kalashtar that believe strong action needs to be taken against the encroaching evil of the Inspired) named Avkalaq and Akeshimat. Lost to Nowhere, Breland when his father was ambushed, killed, and ejected via portal into Khorvaire while carrying baby Zeke in a papoose. Passed around Nowhere's townspeople but largely left to his own devices until the age of 12, when he was taken in by the Boles family (Anna and Evelyn) to work their orange orchards. Fell in love with Evelyn and had plans to elope with her to Sharn (where she had ambitions of becoming a conjuror) when she fell suddenly ill with a violent fever and died--had his first Quori Meltdown. Went silent for almost nine months, was encouraged by Anna to join the military to work through his grief and perhaps to be rid of a reminder of her daughter's future. Fought in the military as a battle smith for 12 years, met Gabriel, Shanti, Orran, Gil, and Yanci amongst others, lost his left arm to an explosive spell that killed many of his companions. Traveled to Newthrone two years later after the fighting as it was nearby and he had nowhere to go...was in a dark place and contemplated ending things before deciding on patience and finding the person he used to be through diligent self-discipline. Got a job as a chef and fix-it man for a local crime lord--who he thought was just a connected businessman. Joined the adventuring party of Rune, Suzu, and Oceanus and found himself again. Lost Suzu and gained Leilani. Traveled to Saltmarsh, the Skull Dunes, and eventually Korth, where an assassination attempt on his person led him to discover that he was a Kalashtar. Gradually losing sense of self and sanity, is currently seeking to rectify that.

Gender Identity

• Male

Sexuality

• Straight, however, he believes in free love in all consenting forms.

Education

• Learned the basics through observation and the kindnesses of townspeople such as the butcher, the blacksmith, and others.
• Taught to read by Evelyn, no other formal education.

Employment

• Assisted the blacksmith and butcher as a young child to earn keep.
• Worked in orange orchard for six years.
• Twelve year long military career.
• Chef and fix-it man.
• Bosun and cook of the Duskbringer.

Accomplishments & Achievements

• Veteran of The Last War (Battle Smith)

Failures & Embarrassments

• Worked the orchards in the morning and nursed Evelyn in the evenings for four days and nights while she was sick. On the fifth evening, he fell asleep due to abject exhaustion and woke to her cold next to him. He blames himself for her death.
• Outlived his wartime comrades and harbors survivor's guilt.
• Cannot control or anticipate his Quori meltdowns and sees each incident as a personal failure that pushes him closer to losing his mind.

Mental Trauma

• Evelyn's death.
• Nine months of silence.
• CPTSD, wartime trauma, survivor's guilt.
• Anxiety and depression.
• Suzu's death.
• Quori meltdowns that spike his emotional vulnerability and instability.
• Memories that aren't his.
• Lack of understanding of his Kalashtar traits causing loss of sanity.
• Crippling fear of loss.

Intellectual Characteristics

• Loves learning new things.
• Believes almost all problems have a solution.
• Not book smart or naturally intelligent.
• Wise and insightful.
• Fascinated by living things, choices made, craftsmanship, architecture, and food.

Morality & Philosophy

• If an action does not harm yourself or others, it is an acceptable action.
• Taking advantage of others is not ethical.
• Actions taken by others to survive, even if morally grey or reprehensible, are usually acceptable.
• The rich are usually corrupt and think of those beneath them as expendable tools.
• Beings such as fiends, demons, and any corrupting influences that rob living things of a part of themselves are irrefutably evil.
• The worst aspects of self are visible when the individual is hurt, tired, or scared.
• No one is inherently right or wrong, all perspectives are valuable and fascinating.

Taboos

• Drinks (prefers whiskey).
• Smokes.
• Comfortable stealing from the wealthy or for the mission at hand.
• Hates Inspired.
• Does not believe sexual intercourse needs to be confined only to marriage, believes all consenting parties should enjoy themselves if informed of the expectations. (ie, Zeke would have been happily monogamous with Evelyn, but does not believe all people have to be.)

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

• Protection of others.
• Self discovery.
• Learning new things.
• Guilt and remorse.
• Service and sacrifice.

Savvies & Ineptitudes

• Excellent cook.
• Great craftsman.
• Can't retain written information well.
• Can only write when Illuminator's Tattoo is active.
• Very wise.
• Cannot always see his own poor actions in the moment.

Likes & Dislikes

• LIKES: Food, time with friends, learning new things, tinkering, Rubble, living things and their choices, the cold, mountains, excellent craftsmanship, whiskey, smoking, sleep, personal discipline, and being able to offer a hand to anyone around him in a helpful, meaningful way.
• DISLIKES: Riedra, Inspired, evil entities such as fiends and demons, being disregarded, recklessness that leads to injury, Saltmarsh fish wine, lack of knowledge or understanding, his Quori meltdowns, the wealthy, strict adherence to religion.

Virtues & Personality perks

• Wise, kind, creative, patient, gentle, understanding, helpful, friendly, caring, quiet strength, willing, determined, curious.

Vices & Personality flaws

• Fearful, unstable, impatient, nosey, stern, internalizes hurts and slights that later explode, overwhelmed, self-deprecating words and actions, self-fatalistic.

Personality Quirks

• Goes non-verbal when under too much mental or emotional distress.
• Uses dual-mind when he can't express verbally.
• Eyes reflect emotional center - aquamarine when positive, slate when negative, gradual glow when fighting a meltdown, completely blue glow-out when locked in Quori meltdown.
• Expresses affection with shoulder pats, hugs, and cups of coffee/cocoa.

Hygiene

• Generally cleanly and conscientious.
• Sometimes work grubby from tinkering, but always washed to cook.

Social

Contacts & Relations

• FATHER: Avkalaq (Kalashtar)
• MOTHER: Akeshimat (Kalashtar)
• ALMOST MOTHER IN LAW: Anna Boles (Human)
• FIANCE: Evelyn Boles (Human)
• WAR PALS: Gabriel (Half-Elf Male), Shanti (Human Female), Orran (Dwarf Male), Gil (Human Male), and Yanci (Half-Elf Female)
• BRELAND BLACKSMITH: Oarsen Galain
• BRELAND BUTCHER: Maril Toppe
• BOSS AT NEWTHRONE: (I forgot his name.)
• CREW OF DUSKBRINGER
• CAPTAIN XENDROS
• ANDERS
• BELKA
• SKERRIN
• LIEF

Family Ties

Father: Deceased Mother: Status Unknown

Religious Views

• Does not believe in the power or benevolence of deities.
• If it does not hurt yourself or others, it doesn't matter what you do.

Social Aptitude

• Easily makes friends and acquaintances.
• Empathetic and sincere.
• Insightful and intuitive.
• Not an intellect and can only offer common sense.

Mannerisms

• Generally a listener, but always has something to say.
• Listens patiently, arms crossed casually.
• Folds his hands as a steadying measure.
• Foot bouncing indicates severe stress.
• Shaking indicates severe internal turmoil and is the first notice of an impending Quori meltdown or CPTSD attack.
• Mood is in his eyes.

Hobbies & Pets

Rubble (Steel Defender Tortoise)

• Cooking
• Crafting
• Tinkering

Speech

• Every man manners.
• Moments of wisdom make him seem odd or alien.

Wealth & Financial state

• Never wealthy, has made the most money he's ever seen working with Leilani and Rune.

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Alignment

Neutral Good, Chaotic Tired

Honorary & Occupational Titles

• Boatswain
• Chef
• Battle Smith
• Child of Aveth

Age

32

Date of Birth

18th of Aryth, 965 YK

Birthplace

Adar, Sarlona

Current Residence

Nowhere, Breland

Gender

Male

Eyes

Blue

Hair

White, Blue Streaks

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Tanned, Olive

Height

6’4”

Weight

210

Quotes & Catchphrases

• "Hi, I'm Zeke. Pleasure to meet ya!"
• "People show their hand when they're hurt, tired, or scared."
• "Nothing is anything until it's something."
• "Morning, Sunshine!"
• "Hug?"
• "Hey, you survived, right? That's all that matters."

Known Languages

• Common
• Quori
• Giant
• A few Elvish words