Avren Isarne
Overview
Avren Isarne, cunning half-elf sorcerer of the famed House Magia, seeks to prove his worth amidst familial shadows. Driven by ambition and quicksilver charm, he navigates power's murky waters, balancing loyalty and self-interest with a ruthless, roguish flair. SummaryDetails
Childhood & Family
Avren is the youngest scion of the Arcane Bloodline which rules House Magia. He was born and raised in the city of Cruxis and was destined to oversee matters of trade as seventh in line for any matter of succession or governance in his family. His frequent travels have endowed him with good knowledge of foreign locales as well as a knack for diplomacy. He grew up in a family of powerful sorcerers and was groomed from an early age to uphold their legacy. While his family has always encouraged him to aim for greatness, Avren has always felt like he was in the shadow of his older siblings and was often overlooked in important matters.
Motivations & Goals
Avren's primary motivation is to make his Bloodline proud. He believes that the most direct path to helping everyone else goes through increasing his own wealth, power, and influence, and he is always looking for new ways to prove his worth to his family. He wants to be the best in what he does and will do whatever it takes to achieve his goals, even if it means breaking the rules. He is driven by a deep desire for control and power, and will use his cunning and intelligence to gain the upper hand in any situation. Avren also has a serious and analytical side, with a deep appreciation for logic and reason. This manifests in being a keen observer of human behavior, quick to dive into social settings to exploit patterns and connections that others might miss.
Morals & Ethics
Avren believes in self-determination and personal responsibility. However, he is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals, even if it means using questionable tactics or manipulating others. He is not inherently good or evil, but he's definitely not afraid to break the rules. He tends to indulge in his own interests and values at the cost of losing track of those of others, but he still maintains a strong sense of loyalty to his family and those he considers worthy of his trust.
Personality
Avren is outgoing, charismatic, and quick to make friends, even with rivals or foes. He prefers diplomacy or subterfuge over open conflict, and favors results over grievances. He can be charming and flirtatious when he needs to be, but he's also ruthless and calculating. As such, he has an almost supernatural ability to draw people in and make them do his bidding. When that fails, he is also a master of deception and illusion, using his skills to manipulate others to achieve his goals. He has a strong desire for control and power and is willing to use others as pawns in his schemes. He is highly intelligent and fiercely independent, with a disdain for authority and a preference for going his own way.
Flaws
Avren tends to indulge in his own interests and values at the cost of losing track of those of others. He is willing to pursue his own plans against lawful authority or the wishes of allies, which sometimes puts him and those around him in danger. His self-interest can sometimes get in the way of his better judgment, leading him to make rash decisions. He is also prone to sadistic behavior when he feels slighted or threatened. Beneath his roguish exterior lies a deeper, more troubled side, marked by a deep sense of insecurity and a quest for accomplishment, acceptance and validation.
