Binyāmīn The Scholar
High Scholar Binyāmīn (a.k.a. Ben)
Binyāmīn, scholar, wizard, madman. Ben is now know as infamous court "wizard" that served under Duchess Lorenza Copperheart of Umlarn. Sending many on suicidal quests to obtain power and knowledge of this world.
Some of his most well-known sins included:
- Sending the Arthel into a cavern that drove the man mad
- Sending the party of Larry, Quinn, and Rhogar on a suicidal quest to investigate a town overrun by gnolls
- And last but not least. Attempting to open a gate to the abyss and summon Yeegnohu, demon lord of gnolls and hunger, himself into the mortal realm
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Save for is white hair, there is nothing to suggest that Ben is truly an old man. His still walks around as graceful as a man in his prime.
Body Features
Silver white hair, dark skin tone (as is common of a Haemirian). Old and wrinkled.
Facial Features
A silver mustache hangs gracefully from his face, a gentle smile warms the heart of those around him.
Physical quirks
Graceful despite his advanced age.
Special abilities
Magical prowess from a warlock pact with some unknown entity.
Apparel & Accessories
Brown robes belt to gather by a belt bearing various strange trinkets, like dried plants and bones. A pouch at large pouch undoubtedly filled with similar items.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Ben was born in the lowest caste of his people, a slave. Yet through many efforts and help from forces beyond, he managed to make a name for himself, eventually assuming the rank of Court Wizard at Umlarn.
Education
For a while, Ben studied under a foreign wizard. However, he had no true talent in the craft. Instead, he gained his magic prowess through a pact with an unnamed entity.
Employment
Serves as the Court Wizard of Umlarn.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Somehow managed to attain the rank of court wizard.
Failures & Embarrassments
A failure as a wizard.
Mental Trauma
Madness: Believes that the world should be cleansed by Yeegnohu's teeth and then reborn into a better version of itself.
Intellectual Characteristics
Uses logic and reason to resolve conflict.
Morality & Philosophy
I must rise, and break the chains of my past. And only by obtaining power can they be broken.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Goes out of his way to achieve more power, and prove himself as one of the truly powerful.
Vices & Personality flaws
Prone to rage, forgetful.
Personality Quirks
Seems to look through people rather than at them at times.
Social
Religious Views
Gods are for fools.
Social Aptitude
Always see other as less intelligent them him. Often appears forgetful.
Relationships
History
After Breeze was cast out of the wizard academy, Ben adopted and nurtured Breeze as his own student. Despite his ineptness.
Wealth & Financial state
He has amassed a considerable wealth of knowledge and coin within the tower.
Species
Ethnicity
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Court Wizard.
Life
501 PDE
572 PDE
71 years old
Circumstances of Birth
Born unwanted to a female slave.
Circumstances of Death
Attempted to open a gate to the abyss and summon Yeegnohu, he was stopped and beheaded by Asari and co.
Birthplace
The forbidden city of Heamir. As a slave.
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Current Residence
The wizard tower in Umlarn
Gender
Male
Eyes
Light Blue
Hair
Silver White
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Dark
Height
167cm
Weight
68kg
Quotes & Catchphrases
Near the end of his life, Ben spoke to some unknown entity.
"NO, I have all the power I need. I can kill them!" After a short pause, he continued. "You've betrayed me..."
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