Backstory
Where did your character grow up? What place do they call "home" now? (could
be the same or different.) [75 words max]
Kes was born on Blackden, to a large family of Githyanki. The family is proud of their martial history and most are devout Izalith followers.
Kes’s current residence, if you could call it one, is the “Forest of Mist”. He does visit Shadebough Falls when he needs a bit of humanoid contact, but currently doesn’t have a true home, nor does he desire one.
Who raised your character and how? What are these people doing now? [75 words max]
Kes was raised by his father (Vr’a’ac) and his primary wife (J’a’sath). Kes’s birthmother (Jelru) was a concubine, one of many.
As far as Kes knows, the family continues on as usual, although Vr’a’ac may be getting on in years, and an ambitious heir may be looking to supplant him.
How did your attribute scores affect your character? [175 words max]
Vr’a’ac the Black, a somewhat renown pirate, took it to be his duty to raise the next generation of Githyanki by having as many wives and concubines as possible. He was determined that his legacy live beyond him, and raised his children for a live of strife and conquest, and to prepare for the Night of Schemes.
Kes was a quick (Dex 19), and intelligent (Int 16) child who excelled at both weapons practice and class work, but he was not well liked by his siblings (Cha 6), who were jealous of him.
As Kes grew into a young adult, the yearly Game of Schemes became more serious, and after his older brother “Ves” betrayed Kes and almost caused his death; Kes ran away from home and joined a pirate ship crew unaffiliated with the family.
Kes left behind a little sister (Trys’a’an), who he regrets leaving.
What made your character obtain the class they have now? [75 words max]
Eventually, making his way to a Shadebough Falls, Kes made the acquaintance of Arvastan the Druid and his apprentice Leokas. Arvastan introduced him to a hunter in the Forest of Mists (Caleb Villarreal).
Kes found that he greatly enjoys the life of a hunter, the quite stalking, and the open outdoors.
What your character doing in recent years before the campaign's start? [75 words max]
In the past few years, he has continued hunting the Forest of Mists, and started studying nature magic with Aravstan.
Recently after contracting SMS, he has occasionally been accompanying Leokas in the search for a cure.
What motivated your character to leave their previous lifestyle and become adventurers? [120 words max]
Kes one night overheard some of the senior crew plotting to hide some magical goods that were stolen from a recent conquest, and that they had apparently done such things before and where.
Kes wasn’t seen overhearing the conversation, but somehow folks have become suspicious. After barely surviving a provoked duel, Kes realized that his days aboard this ship were numbered, and he left without fanfare when given an opportunity.
Which people are important for your character? [75 words max]
While Kes feels somewhat betrayed by his family, he still holds respect for this Father.
Kes still cares for his younger sister Trys’a’an.
Kes is fond of his hunting mentor Caleb Villarreal.
Arvastan has started to teach Kes nature magic, but it hasn’t quite sunk in yet.
Kes certainly wants to support Leokas in his search for cure to SMS.
What connections does your character have to the other player characters? [175 words max]
Recently, both Kes and his mentor Caleb have contracted SMS in the Forest of Mists. Kes will support Arvastan and Leokas in their search for a cure.
Name a promise you have made to another player character that you would never break. [75 words max]
Kes has promised to assist Leokas in the search for cure to SMS. Both for his own cure and that of his mentor Caleb, who is both older and human and thus there exists greater urgency.
If nothing happened, what short/long term goals does your character have? [75 words max]
Even without the spider apocalypse, Kes would have learned what he could being a hunter, and moved on. Growing up Githyanki, he has never expected a life free of conflict and turmoil, and only through increased aptitude could he achieve some measure of contentment and self-worth.
What makes your character a likeable adventurer that others would be willing to have to risk their lives for? [75 words max]
Kes doesn’t know it, but he is searching for a “family”. He has always wanted someplace to belong, but first his siblings betrayed him, and then he fell out with the pirate crew.
I suspect in the beginning, his ties with Leokas, and their mutual search for the cure to curse of the “Forest of Mists” will be the reason he is with the party, but if they can earn his trust and respect, Kes will certainly reciprocate.
What has your character done in the past, that they now deeply regret?[75 words max]
Kes regrets leaving his sister Trys’a’an behind when he left the family.
Are there any people that would wish harm to your character and why?[100 words max]
His old pirate crew would like Kes dead to insure their secret.
Some of his siblings may not care for how he left the family.
More optional plot hooks: [Choose one]
- I know information about an expensive famous item, that others want.
Pirate Treasure