Desious Blackwell

Desious Blackwell

Desious comes off as a flirt, a natural charmer with a silver tongue; but anyone with keen senses can pick out that his heart isn't really in it. Rather it seems he's probing for weaknesses, squirreling away information, or just trying to mess with people at times. He regularly takes other people's forms to mock them when they've annoyed him, but also collects faces of those he takes interest in.     DND Beyond: https://www.dndbeyond.com/profile/MadKingMidas/characters/67142281

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Tall and skinny, by Changling standards at least. Not a lot of muscle.

Body Features

In his true form, he bears the brand of a pale crown on his left shoulderblade.

Facial Features

A rather small face, but a sharp jaw. Neck looks just short of too long.

Identifying Characteristics

In his true form, seaweed green hair, and icy blue skin make him easy to spot.

Physical quirks

Always right-handed, no matter the face he is wearing.

Special abilities

As a Changling, he's known to copy the faces of people who he takes a fancy to. And people who annoy him. And people who he's indifferent to.

Apparel & Accessories

Favors light leather outfits, but dons an odd set of white wooden armor when knowingly going into battle.   Often seen holding a small black leather book, and jotting occasional notes.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Born to one of the fanatical states of the Priest Kings, Desious found himself lost in The Otherworld at a young age. As a Paladin Initiate, he knew little of the world, but his natural charm and burgeoning battle prowess was just barely enough to secure his life in the uncaring Otherworld. Talking his way into and out of trouble, he quickly caught the ire of The Lady Rowan. He was no Gisirgis however, and when faced with a choice between service, and spending the rest of his days as a Bullywug, he surrended, and entered the service of the Dauther of Etarlam.   Life thankfully took a turn for the better under Lady Rowan. He was often made to perform in the courts to his Lady's amusement, polishing his talent with a lyre to avoid offending 'his betters'. In between his playing, he was forced to study the rules of hospitality, and the history of the Fey to ensure he didn't stain his patron's reputation. It was around that time that his arcane talents began to manifest. After a particularly disaterous enchantment incident, he found himself dumped on the academy's doorstep with two words ringing in his mind.

"Be better."

Gender Identity

Primarily male, but fluid when in another form.

Sexuality

It varies from body to body.

Education

Educated in the rules of the Seelie and Unseelie Courts, and the various Laws of Hospitality by which the Fey abide.   No formal schooling.

Employment

In service to The Lady Rowan, in exchange for his life.

Accomplishments & Achievements

Survived the Otherworld at a young age.   Successfully planted a foul smelling corpse blossom in a rival Fey's garden.

Failures & Embarrassments

Unsuccessfully escaped after planting a foul smelling corpse blossom in a rival Fey's garden. Spent the following month as an exotic dancer for the Fey's amusement before being released.

Mental Trauma

Tight clothing, and feathers.

Intellectual Characteristics

Unusually knowledgeable about Unseelie affairs.

Morality & Philosophy

1) Always be polite. 2) Always do what they ask, unless it contradicts another rule. 3) Never thank them, but acknowledge their kindness. 4) Never accept gifts. 5) Never eat their food. (less a taboo than it is a precaution for mortals) 6) Never sing if you suck at singing. 7) Never dance. (another precaution) 8) Never brag--ever, at all, under any circumstances. 9) Always respect people's privacy. 10) NEVER give them your name. Rules 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, and 9 are likely to keep you alive. Rules 4, 8, and 9 typically keep you from being forced to do something against your will.   When in doubt, play the lyre.

Taboos

Too many to mention. See 'The Laws of Hospitality'.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Staying alive, and in the good graces of his Patron.

Savvies & Ineptitudes

Quite proficient with swordplay, but still developing his magical talent.

Likes & Dislikes

Likes:
People who are open about their motivations. Finding out people's secrets. Priests and Clerics Flowers Identity Theft   Dislikes:
People who hide secrets. People who don't have secrets. Anyone who touches his ears. Fey Elves Himself

Virtues & Personality perks

Usually trustworthy?

Vices & Personality flaws

Sucker for flowers and good gossip. Easily addicted to new things. Complete lack of common sense. Enjoys reading about history, but quickly forgets it all.

Hygiene

Immaculate; not a hair out of place.

Social

Contacts & Relations

Known to the Seelie/Unseelie Courts.

Family Ties

Unknown

Religious Views

Once a worshiper of Leveran, but has fallen out of practice.

Social Aptitude

Can't read a room to save his life, but can talk his way out of a jail cell.

Mannerisms

Usually polite and proper.

Hobbies & Pets

Enjoys fencing, swordplay, and playing his Lyre.

Speech

Oddly disjointed. Often refers to himself as 'this one', and in the third person.

Wealth & Financial state

Has two coins to rub together. Exactly two coins.

Zealous, mischievous, face-stealing servant of The Lady Rowan. Begrudgingly abides by the Unseelie rules of hospitality, although he certainly makes it known that he isn't happy about it. Never, ever look in the closet.

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Alignment
Lawful Neutral
Honorary & Occupational Titles
The Unseelie's Jester The Blue One
Age
29
Children
Current Residence
Ioth Academy Dorms
Gender
It varies from face to face.
Eyes
Often heterochromic.
Hair
Depends on the face, but usually wild colors.
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Typically blue, but varies when trying to masquerade as another.
Height
Typically 6'2" in base form
Weight
~170lbs.
Quotes & Catchphrases
"It's not identity theft!"   "No, I was NOT a court jester...most of the time."
Known Languages
Common Celestial Primordial Sylvan Elvish

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