Bartholomew Electus

[Kruzr]

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First Name:
Bartholomew
Last Name:
Electus

Appearance:
He keeps his armor cleanly polished as most Helmites do. He wears the traditional helmet into battle and always has his bastard sword strapped to his back.

Race:
Human
Age:
26
Height
5'7
Weight:
183
Eyes:
Blue
Hair:
Black
Facial Hair Style:
Shaves every tenday, when it's too scratchy to be dealt with

Personality Profile:
A lighthearted man whose devotion to Helm only compliments his nature. He is quick with his tongue and never shies away from a debate. He is of moderate intelligence, being an avid reader and collector of fine and enchanted items.

General Health:
He considers himself a beacon for Helm's light and treats his body as such.
Deity:
Helm
Initial Alignment:
Lawful Neutral
Profession:
Typical Helmite stuff, offering his services to those in need.
Base Class & Proposed Development:
Favored Soul - Cleric - Bodyguard
Habits/Hobbies:
Collecting oddities, reading, debating.
Languages:
Common
Weapon of Choice:
Bastard Sword
Background:
He grew up in Baldur's Gatewith his parents. His father and mother were young when they had their son and it was hard for them to make a living. His mother was a serving women at various inns across the city, while his father offered his services gaurding caravans that would travel from Waterdeep to Amn. They were never overly religious individuals and the parents offered little more than lip service to Helm. Oneday a Helmite named Juda from the local church found Bartholomew and saw Helm's light shining brightly in the young boy. From age 12 on Bartholomew lived among the priests, studying Helm's tenants.
Juda taught Bartholomew all there was to know about Helm and his followers. Partialy because he was grateful for the life that was given to him and partly because the clerical magic came so easily to him Bartholomew embraced Helm as his deity. When Juda was not selecting tenants for Bartholomew to memorize they were training their skill with Helm's chosen weapon, whether it was sparring practice or slaying the bold undead that relentlessly haunt the graveyard.

Eventually, when Bartholomew was 21 he left the Gate to study at the Helm's Hall in Waterdeep, having secured his parent's humble living and paying off his own dues. He devoted himself selflessly to spreading Helm's light and upon his return to the gate 5 years later he seeks to use the gifts given to him by Helm to protect and serve Baldur's Gate.

Unfortunately, upon his arrival in the Gate he learned that his parents had left abruptly and their destination was unclear. His father seemed clearly distressed, according to several witnesses, and his mother was nearly in shock. Right before they left town Bartholomew's father managed to sell their house for a meager sum. This left Bartholomew without a place to live, so he rents a room out at the Blade and Stars Inn until a more permanent living arrangement can be made.
Goals:
To become a member of the Everwatch Knights ( I realize this probably isn't an actual faction in game).
To gain power through respectful means within the church and the city.
To obtain some form of political power within the city.
To ultimately spread Helm's glory as far as it will reach, starting with the Gate

Possible Plot-Hook Ideas and Misc Facts:
Power struggle within the church,
Some sort of test to become an Everwatch Knight
His mentor dies (original!!)
Gains a lead on where his parents went/what happened to them. (that is yet TBD).
Open to becoming the member of some guild or faction if anyone thinks he would be a good addition.

[DM Illuminated]

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