Bene Lugosi
Bene Lugosi (a.k.a. Trouble)
Bene Lugosi is the prodigy of his adoptive father, Chains The Gray, a priest in Waterdeep who secretly prayed to Mask, the patron god of Thieves and Trickery. Bene grew up to be a sly, conniving and lying man, though he showed honour and warmth to his partners in crime in the city, and avoided fooling and thieving from the poor in the Lower quarters. His plans often succeed, and he's thus far avoided any trouble for himself.
Bene was an orphan, having no memories of his parents. He was sold to Chains at age 7 and already showed masterful skills in lying and acting, proving useful to the mysterious priest who had adopted a quartet of orphans to teach thievery to,
For many years, Bene and his group successfully pulled off several cons, burglaries and common acts of thievery, gathering a sizable pot of gold at Chains' chapel.
One day however, due to a mistake that Bene denies happened, guards were led to the Chapel and down to the secret entrance below where the group's headquarters - and gold - were hidden. Chains was immediately taken into custody, and the quartet of now young adult men dispersed.
Bene left the city for the first time in his life, and found himself enjoying the land outside. He now seeks an alternative, even more lucrative way to accomplish his dream to become "Cleverer and richer than any others", and meet new contacts on the way to that dream.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Very skinny and of average height.
Facial Features
Completely average and unnoticeable face, difficult to pick out in a crowd. Has a kind smile on his face most of the time.
Identifying Characteristics
Slightly hooked nose.
Physical quirks
He changes his physical mannerisms with each character he disguises as, even his voice.
Apparel & Accessories
Wears somewhat dirty and patched fine clothes.
Mental characteristics
Gender Identity
Male
Sexuality
Bi boiiiii
Education
Educated in history, linguistics, acting and rhetoric by Chains the Gray. Seems very well educated for being from the Lower quarters of Baldur's Gate.
Employment
Officially unemployed his entire life.
Accomplishments & Achievements
The creation of a few false identities over the years, one of them, a Duke, sticking the best.
Failures & Embarrassments
The mistake leading to the imprisonment of his adoptive father.
Intellectual Characteristics
Likes to think of himself as a mastermind, but obviously has a lot to learn with his youthful arrogance.
Morality & Philosophy
Wants to be clever and rich, and wants the poor to prosper.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
The allure of gold, knowledge and the chance to pull off greater and greater achievements of his trade.
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Good at talking and mimicing people, disguising and avoiding a fight.
Bad at physical fights and knowing when to not try his luck.
Likes & Dislikes
Likes: Gold, lucrative jobs, pushing his luck, taking chances, cats, Storm Giants
Dislikes: Rich folk, obsessive priests, bad odors.
Hygiene
Prefers to stay clean
Social
Contacts & Relations
Adoptive family: Chains the Gray and the orphan quartet; Thah, Victorine and Law Lugosi.
Acquintances: Dei Sao, Gundren Rockseeker.
Family Ties
Adoptive family. Biological family is unknown to him.
Religious Views
Sometimes prays to Mask, though is not devout.
Social Aptitude
Very good emotional intelligence.
Mannerisms
Changes mannerisms often to match the setting.
Speech
His accent, like his physical looks, are difficult to place.
Relationships
Relationship Reasoning
Saving Gurbak from his captives twice, Gurbak sees Bene as a crazed liberator, both grateful and despiteful to him.
Wealth & Financial state
Currently in relative poverty.
A conman born in Waterdeep, Bene intends to become "richer and cleverer than all others" via his escapades. Following a less than preferable event in his home city, he now seeks a lucrative and enjoyable new adventure.
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Alignment
Chaotic Neutral
Age
21
Birthplace
Waterdeep
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Current Residence
N/A
Gender
Male
Eyes
Gray
Hair
Light Brown
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Slight Tan
Height
180 cm
Weight
64 kg
Quotes & Catchphrases
"Richer and cleverer than all!"
Related Reports
- Chapter 15: Phandalin Under Attack
- Chapter 19: Webs of Shadowtop
- Chapter 20: Over Hills and Under Trees
- Chapter 21: Moongleam Tower
- Chapter 22: Forgive Me Father
- Chapter 23: A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed
- Chapter 24: Paths Divided
- Chapter 25: Against All Odds
- Chapter 26: Familiar Faces
- Chapter 27: The Green Fumes of Cragmaw Castle
- Chapter 29: The Wizard Trials
- Chapter 30: Forgotten Lullaby
- Chapter 31: Of Monsters and Men
- Chapter 32: Harshnag's Quest
- Chapter 33: The Spine of the World
- Chapter 34: The Eye of the All-Father
- Chapter 35: Research and Revelry
- Chapter 36: The Old Tower
- Chapter 37: The Den of the Hill Giants
- Chapter 38: The Belly of the Beast
- Chapter 39: Airship Extravaganza
- Chapter 40: The Yikari of Mount Hamarhaast
- Chapter 41: Forge of the Fire Giants
- Chapter 42: Wishes Beneath the Mountain
- Chapter 45: Home Sweet Home
- Chapter 46: No Rest For the Wicked
- Chapter 48: A Way Out
- Chapter 49: Sands of Ascore
- Chapter 56: Castle in the Clouds
- Chapter 57: Blood of my Blood
- Chapter 61: Out of the Fire, Into the Storm
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