Quirk is a middle aged Aarakocran warrior who has suffered a great deal of trauma, but is now on a journey of self recovery. He is an experienced soldier with a compassionate, albeit eccentric, personality that takes time to shine through.

Age: 17 years
Date of Birth: 1475
Gender: Male
Eyes: Golden
Hair: Crimson feathers with black bars & gold flecks
Skin Tone/Pigmentation: Pinkish or yellow
Height: 4' 9"
Weight: 86 lbs

Appearance

Physical Description

Quirk is on the taller side for his race, and of about average weight. In his prime, he had vivid crimson plummage on his head, tail, and wings with a murky maroon color along his back and torso.

At 17 years, Quirk is middle aged and his colors are a bit duller now than in his youth.

Body Features

His distinguishing features include: black barring on his flight feathers and golden flecks across his wings, especially near their topmost arches; and burn scarring on his right shoulder, left side, and left thigh

Facial Features

A chip on the upper right portion of his beak

Identifying Characteristics

burn scars

chipped beak

black wing bars

golden flecked wing arches

Physical quirks

Crippled, severely arthritic wings

Apparel & Accessories

Quirk wears a simple set of studded leather armor, trousers, and a few corded pendants.

Specialized Equipment

Bhaalspawn:

appears like a normal Aarakocra

would be the son of Bhaal and an Aarakocra female, or of Bhaalspawn Aarakocra and another normal Aarakocra

Damaia could have recognized this and chosen Quirk as a minion because of it

part of his soul is divine, unbeknownst to him

can grant supernatual powers and/or tempt toward evil and murder (i.e. voices in his head)

individuals react differently

might be evil, power seeking, ambitious, acting for what is right -- but generally revel in bloodshed regardless

some, like Quirk, don't even know it's there unless or until someone finds them out

Special abilities

Flight, Gust of Wind

Mentality

Personal history

Quirk grew up training, as all young Aarakocra do. He lived a prosperous and peaceful life in the Star Mounts with his parents, siblings, and beloved niece. When the wyvern attacked, though, Quirk and many of his fellow warriors were scattered across the realms. The trauma of what he had witnessed and his subsequent involvement with some very unsavory characters left him with severe PTSD, serious trust issues, and a shattered sense of honor and personal value.

Education

Star Mounts Training
Way of the Kensei Monk Training

Employment

Innside Story Lookout
Hellriders

Accomplishments & Achievements

fighter training

Hellrider service

helped defeat corrupted dire wolf

helped defeat many cultists

intercepted letter w/key info for Cult of the Dead Three

helped discover cultist compound in Baldur's Gate & eradicate cultists from city

helped defeat Duke Vanthamper

helped discover Vanthamper & Thavius Kreeg's contract bargaining for control of Baldur's Gate

trained w/Coo in the Way of the Kensei at Candlekeep

Failures & Embarrassments

couldn't save his family, especially his niece, Kri

was taken advantage of by Damaia

Mental Trauma

Elaacrimalicros attack

Damaia's deception

Intellectual Characteristics

soldier mentality

strategizer

Morality & Philosophy

do what is right, not always what is legal

survival over honor

person.sexuality

Bisexual

person.gender_identity

Male

cisgendered

Taboos

harm to innocents, especially children

Known Languages

Aarakocra, Abyssal, Common, Draconic, Elvish, Undercommon

Personality

Motivation

Quirk is motivated by a desire to regain personal honor and self-respect and a need to defend the innocent.
Personality Traits
I don’t talk about the thing that torments me. I’d rather not burden others with my curse.
I expect danger around every corner.

Soft spot for children

Journaling is a priority

Despises abuses of power

Bonds
I keep my thoughts and discoveries in a journal. My journal is my legacy.

Quotes & Catchphrases

CONSTANT VIGILANCE

ARE YOU HITTING ON MY GIRLFRIEND?

Savvies & Ineptitudes

Savvies

battle strategy

Ineptitudes

social graces

Likes & Dislikes

Likes

baths

floating in water b/c it helps the pain & pressure of his wings

raw meat

trinkets & souvenirs

Dislikes

liars

feeling dirty/sticky

arrogance

Virtues & Personality perks

Compassionate

Loyal

Ideals
I’ll stop the spirits that haunt me or die trying. (Any)

Vices & Personality flaws

Flaws
I talk to spirits that no one else can see.

Myconid Spores:
Used to combat PTSD

when in effect, Quirk is a little silly and forgetful (he may lose critical details of important events), but much calmer and more level-headed

when in effect during a rage, Quirk can make a CON saving throw on each turn w/ disadvantage until he succeeds; & attacks made against him while raging are at advantage

mild insanity

instances of rage/bloodlust

Personality Quirks

Voices in his head, sometimes mutters to himself

Relies on his journal entries to stay somewhat grounded

Hygiene

Fastidious preener

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Sat 9th Jul 2022 12:01

Volume 62: March 30, 1492

by Quierccirq

After spending a few days in Candlekeep, everyone seems to have a lot on their minds, myself included.

To thank Umber for sacrificing his beloved sketchbook for the sake of my ever-dwindling sanity, I commissioned a custom leather cover from one of the many dwarvish craftsmen residing in the archives. He can use it to protect each new sketchbook he collects as he fills more and more of them. I hope he enjoys the design. I left it outside his quarters, but didn't leave a name with the parcel. No gratitude is needed, and so no credit is required.

During our stay, I met a fellow Aarakocran named Coo. He is quite old for one of our race, and a well-respected monk warrior. It's been many years since I've encountered another of my own kind. When he greeted me, it took everything in me to maintain any semblance of composure and not bolt away in shame. After speaking with him a while, though, he asked me to train with him. Begrudgingly, I accepted.

I'm grateful that Coo convinced me to learn from him. He taught me the foundations of the Way of the Kensei, a monastic tradition that views the weapon as an extension of the warrior's body, much like a caligrapher's pen or an artist's brush. Thanks to Coo's tutelage, I have the knowledge I need to continue my training alone. Through intense study and devotion, he assured me I may even one day regain bodily connection and usage of my wings. It's not the first time someone has promised me such a thing, but at least this time there are no hallucinogens involved.

I've been such a fool these last few years. How did I ever deceive myself so thoroughly? The ache is a constant, burdensome thing stabbing between my shoulders every instant, and still, my conviction was absolute. If I ever see Mort Vanthamper again, I'll have to apologize for the confusion that day by the sea at the Low Lantern. How peculiar he must have thought me.

The past weeks have impacted me profoundly. Despite my callousness, Umber has shown me incredible kindness and consideration throughout our unexpected journey together. Enya has gone out of her way to give me compassion time and again, even when I haven't deserved it. Even Kunin has warmed to me somewhat as we've traveled and fought together. More recently, the respect and kinship Coo extended to me, although hard to accept after so many years of shame and remorse, has given me some glimmer of hope that I may reclaim some honor yet.

We will arrive at Elturel, or the pit where it once stood, very soon. I shudder to think what awaits us below.

Quierccirq's Journal Ordered oldest to newest

April 5, 1492
5/8/1492

**April 7, 1492
7/4/1492

April 6, 1492
6/4/1492

April 12, 1492
12/4/1492

April 10, 1492 - Letter to Coo
10 April 1492

In the event of my passing...
1485 8 15

March 3, 1492
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March 4, 1492
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March 11, 1492
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March 12, 1492
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March 13, 1492
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March 14, 1492
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March 17, 1492
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March 18, 1492
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March 23, 1492
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March 25, 1492
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Volume 62: March 30, 1492
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The major events and journals in Quierccirq's history, from the beginning to today.

"My history makes me think things about you that aren't real, and sometimes that gets the better of me. But I've learned that what I think and what I believe are not the same. This, [indicating the cover of Umber's sketchbook] is what I believe about you."

Spring, 1492 DR

April 12, 1492
Coo, Thank you for all your teachings. I am working hard to honor your lessons in spite of where I now find myself. My companions and I have seen more of this realm than I think any soul should ever have to bear. And there is still so much farther yet...
01:06 am - 02.02.2023

**April 7, 1492
Quirk pulls Enya aside & asks for a favor: preen his flight feathers come to the balcony in the cathedral w/him she agrees, sees Quirk at full wingspan, shining clean plummage Enya shoves Quirk from the balcony & he manages to somewhat glide, bu...
01:50 am - 19.11.2022

**April 6, 1492
DOWN THE STAIRS UNDER THE ALTAR body of young women w/gleaming sword at end of short hall remember a story about a red dragon before the Companion, a woman killed it then fell dead & was laid to rest here w/her sword (possibly an incarnation of Torm...
01:50 am - 19.11.2022

April 5, 1492
Savikas arranged for us to travel by griffin to meet her friend, who would teleport us to Elturel. She sent Lulu, a tiny flying golden elephant, to join us on our mission. Apparently, she helped Zariel hide her sword during the first demon wars, but now s...
01:46 am - 19.11.2022

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Spring, 1492 DR

Reached Level 6

Multiclassing as Fighter/Monk

Spring, 1492 DR

In the event of my passing...
If you’re reading this, then I’m already gone and you’re the -nlucky bastard or bastardess I’ve entrusted to carry out my final wishes. Don’t worry. They’re fairly straightforward. I have no family or friends left alive to notify, so don’...
12:07 am - 09.07.2022