Eris Arabella
(a.k.a. Captain)
A Wood Elf woman who was born and raised in Meridian, she spent much of her adult life working as a member of the town guard and eventually took the position of Captain. However after a particularly vicious battle with a brood of Sahuagin which had taken over the town's sewer system she was dealt a life changing injury which lead to her being retired from active service.
Determined to reclaim her life, Eris took over ownership of Lock and Key tavern after the previous owner's death and went back to her youthful roots of enjoying the process of making alcohol, she found she was equal parts good at the brewing and selling of it and completely renovated the tavern to her own style.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Eris is a very tall female Wood Elf, standing at around 6"1 in height and weighing a 160lbs of toned muscle.
She has a short bob of jet black hair which is complimented by her tanned skin and angular hazel eyes.
She has a multitude of scars across her shoulders and chest, all seemingly relating to the Sahuagin attack which ended her career.
Identifying Characteristics
Eris lost her left hand during an on duty battle with a brood of Sahuagin which had settled in Meridian's sewer system. She has chosen not to see a prosthetic and has slowly grown to not be ashamed of her residual limb.
Special abilities
- Second Wind
- Action Surge
- Battle Manoeuvres (Bait and Switch, Evasive Footwork, Feinting Attack, Goading Attack, Riposte)
- Know Your Enemy
Apparel & Accessories
She often wears loose fitting clothing, comfortable casual wear, in shades of navy blue and silver, and is often seen sporting a crescent moon pendant as a symbol of her faith in Corellon Larethian .
Specialized Equipment
She used to wield a Flame-Tongue Longsword as the Guard Captain of Meridian, it now rests above the bar as a reminder of who she was and what she can do.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Born and raised in Meridian, her Wood Elf parents raised her and her two older brothers. She initially disliked Meridian, finding it dull and lifeless and not at all exciting in the grand scheme of things. She planned to follow in her brothers footsteps and leave when she came of age, to join the The Adventurer's Guild and experience a thrilling life of exploration, protection and adventure.
That plan changed quite suddenly when news reached home that both of her brothers had died a quest, unable to leave her grieving parents knowing there was a chance she could meet the same fate, Eris decided to remain in Meridian and build a life for herself there.
This culminated in her developing a hobby of brewing and distilling her own alcohol, experimenting with unique flavours and infusing it with small bursts of arcane energy to give the drinks a little extra spark. And along the way she discovered she had a keen innate understanding of martial combat, enhanced by a few years training to join the town's guard division.
Eris spent around eighty years working her way up through the ranks of the guards until reaching the highest position possible, Captain. At the age of one hundred she became the youngest Guard Captain to date, and ensured the town remained safe against any and all threats both internal and external.
Her career came to a sudden end when, at the age of one hundred and thirty, she received life changing injuries while trying to dispatch a dangerous brood of Sahuagin which had tried to set up home in the towns sewer systems. She went down into the sewers with a group of ten guards and emerged with only three remaining, and was missing her left hand. While the mission was ultimately a success and the sewers were purged of the threat, Eris knew that even with all the prosthetics skilled Artificers could craft, she wouldn't be able to handle a blade the same again. So she made the heart wrenching decision to retire from her position as Guard Captain.
For a time she moved back in with her parents, while she recovered from her physical and mental injuries, but after the death of the previous owner of Lock and Key tavern, she decided to go back to her roots and make her previous hobby a way of life. She purchased the tavern, made some alterations to suit her needs and became one of the best brewers of Elven alcohol on the Southern side of The Empire of the Runekeepers.
Sexuality
Eris is straight, she has had a handful of romantic relationships over the years but none have ever been what she would describe as "the real thing", and ultimately ended with mostly amicable separations.
Employment
Eris has worked as a member of the town guard for most of her life, reaching the highest rank in the organisation before having to retire from duty due to injury, she now works at Lock and Key tavern as the owner, brewer and innkeeper.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Being the youngest Guard Captain in Meridian's history.
Becoming the most successful tavern owner in Meridian, with the most unique menu.
Failures & Embarrassments
Being unable to join the Adventurer's Guild.
Having to retire from the position of Guard Captain.
Mental Trauma
The loss of her brothers at a young age will forever haunt her, as it changed the course of her life entirely. She still misses them every day, and has been determined to live her life to the fullest for them.
Taboos
Cowardice on the battlefield: having lost her older brothers in the chaos of the world, knowing they died bravely in battle, and then taking to the defence of the town she was raised in, seeing people become cowards on the battlefield drives her to a cold, calculating rage.
Personality Characteristics
Likes & Dislikes
After setting up a regular trade relationship with the The Dragonlands, Eris has become particularly fond of Blüd Mead.
She dislikes cabbage and red wine.
Virtues & Personality perks
Despite facing adversity and struggled, Eris never lets anything keep her down for long and remains as determined to live her life to the fullest as she ever has been.
Vices & Personality flaws
She has a fierce temper when pushed too far.
Alignment
Lawful Good
Current Status
Serving drinks at Lock and Key
Current Location
Age
160
Birthplace
Meridian
Children
Current Residence
Lock and Key
Pronouns
She/Her
Gender
Female
Eyes
Narrow, hazel, angled
Hair
Black, cut into a short bob
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Tanned, sun spotted, scarred shoulders
Height
6"1
Weight
160lbs
Belief/Deity
Ruled Locations
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