Tarquin Black
The Crimson Trickster
Born over 30 years ago and left at an orphanage by his mother, he was raised in the care of an elder High Elf who helped teach him how to play music as it brought him joy from a young age. Soon as he was old enough he got a job in a local tavern collecting glasses and enjoying the arts which came through the establishment's doors each night. One day a small troop came through promoting a circus, as he had never seen one before he had to go. Sneaking his way in he was able to view the spectacular display. He was able to talk to one Samuel Sullivan, with his way of words and on the spot audition, Samuel decided to give a shot to the young Half-Elf and give him a spot in the supporting band.
After many years traveling around, bringing joy to all those who watched and honing his skills for the circus, he got talking to a subject of the monastery. Telling this innocent soul tales of traveling around Eternium putting on spectacular performances, the monk requested to join. This would become Gunther “Black”. But he didn’t tell him everything about the circus, there was also a more “Grey” side to its operations.
One day they rode ahead to the next location to drum up a crowd ready for its arrival. After several days of it arriving and short of coin, they joined The Adventurer's Guild in order to get food and lodging, as well as earn some money.
Since joining, they have continued to search for their beloved circus while aiding the Guild and realm, slowly getting clues to what has happened to their entertaining family.
Tarquin and Gunther's first quest with the guild was with the legendary Khorzak and renowned Adrass going out and hunting The Crimson Crusade.
While in the Guild, Tarquin was left in a dungeon while fighting a Beholder, in the form of a Giant Ape, flipping said beholder off. After The Mighty Aym The Coward was slain by the one eyed creature, Tarquin was then captured by the Blood Crusade. While captive, he was subject to unimaginable torture as they tried to gain information from him about the Guild's whereabouts and potential power. Somehow, he was able to survive with 2 things; his faith and his card.
Since returning, Tarquin has been very much a changed man, with glimmer of his previous self. Often being more reserved, distrusting of others since he was left alone to die in the dungeon. That being said, once he forms a bond with someone, there is little that can come between him, and would do anything in his power to help.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
General Physical Condition;
Tall, average build
Often wearing a blue and red checkered waistcoat
Has a rapier once owned by Guthix
Identifying Characteristics
Scars of all kinds, burns and cuts cover his body, from head to toe.
Often accompanied by his Familiar, Marvin the one-eyed weasel.
Carries a Black Onyx Violin
Special abilities
- Bardic Inspiration
- Warcaster
- Giant Ape
Specialized Equipment
- Black Onyx Violin
- Guthix's Rapier
Mental characteristics
Employment
Currently owns and runs "The Stone Ape" tavern and "3Bs Brewery" in Haven.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Survived being held captive by the Blood Crusade.
Helped Stop and Kill Guthix.
Entrepreneur.
Defeating a Adult Blood Dragon.
Aiding in the liberation of Lyranda
Mental Trauma
Suffered extensive Mental and Physical torture at the hands of The Crimson Crusade.
Taboos
The enemy must be slaughtered. Cowards will be culled and deserters will be slowly flayed.
The anger in me at times remembers when they left me and I hate them for what I've become.
Though people often think of Tarquin being secretive and withholding information, he is quite open as long as you don’t disrespect him or the things he holds close to him.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Getting his Circus back
Supporting the Court
Likes & Dislikes
Likes all forms of expressive arts (music, plays, magic, poems, literature, art etc)
Loves music events
Vices & Personality flaws
Previously had a fear of fire.
Social
Religious Views
Tarquin is an avid worshiper of The Court of Jesters aka The Trickster’s/Jester's Court.
He respects others who worship their own beliefs, but he will always be dedicated to the Court.
Relationships
Current Location
Species
Age
Thirties
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Gender
Male
Eyes
Crimson Red
Hair
Short, White
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
White - Covered in scars
Height
6'
Weight
180lbs
Belief/Deity
The Jester's Court
Aligned Organization
Other Affiliations
- Common
- Elvish
- Dwarven
- Halfling