Chisel Carve - Kenku - Monk: Way of the Cobalt Soul
Chisel Carve
Chisel Carve
Male Kenku Monk: Way of the Cobalt Soul
Age: 15 STR: 6 DEX: 16+2 CON: 14 INT: 14 WIS: 15+1 CHA: 11
Background: Urchin
Planned Feat Path:
1: Keen Mind
4: Dual-Wielder
8: Sentinel
12: Sharpshooter
16: Thrown Arms Master
19: +1 DEX, +1 INT
Orphaned & abandoned to a life on the streets of Westruun as a very young child, Chisel Carve grew up fast & learned how to fend for himself. After spending several years living a meager existence, he was rounded up by the authorities & taken to the Cobalt Reserve to be put in the care of the Cobalt Soul monks there. Though he was resistant to it at first, Chisel found that he had a natural talent for copying tomes & books, a skill that was much in need in the gradually rebuilding library. It was during his time at this Archive that he first became curious about the curse of the Kenku & their origins. Unfortunately, the previously devastated library was still missing many bits of knowledge that might once have been held there & he was unable to find the answer to his questions within, no matter how many books he looked through. His study at the library was not only limited to the books, studying martial arts as a way to calm his mind while staying in good shape physically, a standard practice of most monks at the Cobalt Reserve.
Dissatisfied with the lack of answers about his cursed inability to fly or speak, Chisel set out to see the other Archives of the world. He was denied use of the teleportation circles for a journey of a personal nature due to his lack of rank within the Cobalt Soul.
Male Kenku Monk: Way of the Cobalt Soul
Age: 15 STR: 6 DEX: 16+2 CON: 14 INT: 14 WIS: 15+1 CHA: 11
Background: Urchin
Planned Feat Path:
1: Keen Mind
4: Dual-Wielder
8: Sentinel
12: Sharpshooter
16: Thrown Arms Master
19: +1 DEX, +1 INT
Orphaned & abandoned to a life on the streets of Westruun as a very young child, Chisel Carve grew up fast & learned how to fend for himself. After spending several years living a meager existence, he was rounded up by the authorities & taken to the Cobalt Reserve to be put in the care of the Cobalt Soul monks there. Though he was resistant to it at first, Chisel found that he had a natural talent for copying tomes & books, a skill that was much in need in the gradually rebuilding library. It was during his time at this Archive that he first became curious about the curse of the Kenku & their origins. Unfortunately, the previously devastated library was still missing many bits of knowledge that might once have been held there & he was unable to find the answer to his questions within, no matter how many books he looked through. His study at the library was not only limited to the books, studying martial arts as a way to calm his mind while staying in good shape physically, a standard practice of most monks at the Cobalt Reserve.
Dissatisfied with the lack of answers about his cursed inability to fly or speak, Chisel set out to see the other Archives of the world. He was denied use of the teleportation circles for a journey of a personal nature due to his lack of rank within the Cobalt Soul.
Physical Description
Apparel & Accessories
- Monk vestments
- Hand Axes
- Cloak of Protection (uncommon magic item)
Mental characteristics
Personal history
- Born in a small flock of wandering Kenku
- Orphaned near Westruun when the rest of the flock was killed by (____??)
- Spent several years living on the streets of Westruun as an urchin
- Rounded up by authorities & taken to the Cobalt Reserve to be cared for by the monks of the Cobalt Soul
- Studied, trained & worked as a book binder for several years in Westruun
- Left that Archive to search for answers at the other branches of Archives
Gender Identity
Male - He/His/Him
Sexuality
Straight - finds it difficult to connect on an intimate level with anyone because of communication barriers
Education
- Street smarts from time as an urchin
- Schooled by the monks of the Cobalt Soul
Employment
- Pickpocket / Beggar / Thief / Scavenger (Survivalist) while on the streets
- Book / Tome copier & binder within the Cobalt Soul
Intellectual Characteristics
- Lacks creativity in thought (Kenku curse)
- Young adult forced to grow up fast as a child (far more mature than his age, even by Kenku standards)
- Overly curious about any new thing
- Rapid learner & perfect imitator
- Stubborn & determined whenever faced with a challenge or puzzle that impedes him
Morality & Philosophy
- Doing what it takes to survive in this harsh world often involves immoral &/or illegal actions. Those who fret too much about those kinds of questions end up dead in the gutters.
- Help those around you, especially when they are in need, because one day you will need their help & call upon them in return.
- Hoard gold & try hard to get others to spend theirs on his behalf instead. (Nott, the Brave's approach to money meets Vex's greed without her silver tongue in haggling)
- Fate has always been cruel to the Kenku, one must fight their whole lives to overcome the cards they've been dealt.
Taboos
- Occasional kleptomaniac - usually food or objects of obvious monetary value
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
- Find the nature of the Kenku curse & hopefully end it at least on himself, if not the entire race. Dreams of one day taking flight, using proper speech & having creative / original thoughts.
- Help other orphans find a place off the streets that is better than the average orphanage. His experience was one of the lucky few, but it shouldn't have to be that way.
Likes & Dislikes
Likes -
- Squeezing into small places where no one can get to him.
- ??
Vices & Personality flaws
- Gold seems like a lot of money to Chisel & he'll do just about anything to get more of it.
Personality Quirks
- Hides scraps of food & trinkets away in his pockets
- Eats like a pig
Hygiene
Somewhat 'average' - doesn't want to stay dirty for extended periods of time because it reminds him of being on the streets, but he isn't bothered in any way to get dirty when the occasion calls for it.
Social
Contacts & Relations
- Monks of the Cobalt Soul in Westruun
- 1-3 other urchins from his childhood
Family Ties
Orphaned at very young age.
Religious Views
Ioun will hopefully one day answer Chisel's prayers & lead him to the knowledge that he seeks.
Social Aptitude
- Bad manners in general, but especially at a dining table (not taught until far too old to take)
Mannerisms
- Copies those around him
Speech
Mimicry - Some vocabulary pre-established from the time at Cobalt Soul
Alignment
Chaotic Neutral
Species
Year of Birth
821
15 Years old
Children
Gender
Male
Eyes
Dark, Midnight Blue, Raven's Eyes
Hair
Raven Black Feathers
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Raven Black Feathers
Height
5'0"
Weight
100 lbs
Aligned Organization
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