Devon Tomar - Halfling Cleric of Sarenrae

[Eletido]

Devon Tomar
Halfling (Observant) • Acolyte • Cloistered Cleric 1
Small • Humanoid

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Abilities
• Strength 8 (-1) 
• Dexterity 14 (+2)
• Constitution 12 (+1) 
• Intelligence 10 (+0) 
• Wisdom 18 (+4) 
• Charisma 16 (+3)

Boosts
• Ancestry: -Str, +Dex, +Wis; +Cha
• Background: Wis, Cha
• Class: Wis
• Free: Dex, Con, Wis, Cha

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Adventuring & Combat
HP 15/15 (6 Ancestry, 1 Con, 8 Class)
Perception +7 • Trained 3 • Wis 4 • Item 0
Speed 25ft.

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Armor and Shields
AC 15 • Trained 3 • Base 10 • Dex 2 • Item 0
Shield none

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Saving Throws 
• Fortitude +4 • Trained 3 • Con 1 • Item 0
• Reflex +5 • Trained 3 • Dex 2 • Item 0
• Will +9 • Expert 5 • Wis 4 • Item 0

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Proficiencies

Weapon
• Trained: Martial, Simple, Unarmed, Scimitar (deity's favored weapon)

Defense
• Trained: Unarmored

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Skills
Acrobatics +2 • Untrained 0 • Dex 2 • Item 0
Arcana +0 • Untrained 0 • Int 0 • Item 0
Athletics -1 • Untrained 0 • Str -1 • Item 0
Crafting +0 • Untrained 0 • Int 0 • Item 0
Deception +3 • Untrained 0 • Cha 3 • Item 0
Diplomacy +6 • Trained 3 • Cha 3 • Item 0
Intimidation +3 • Untrained 0 • Cha 3 • Item 0
Lore: Scribing +3 • Trained 3 • Int 0 • Item 0
Lore: Underworld +3 • Trained 3 • Int 0 • Item 0
Medicine +7 • Trained 3 • Wis 4 • Item 0
Nature +4 • Untrained 0 • Wis 4 • Item 0
Occultism +0 • Untrained 0 • Int 0 • Item 0
Performance +3 • Untrained 0 • Cha 3 • Item 0
Religion +7 • Trained 3 • Wis 4 • Item 0
Society +0 • Untrained 0 • Int 0 • Item 0
Stealth +5 • Trained 3 • Dex 2 • Item 0
Survival +4 • Untrained 0 • Wis 4 • Item 0
Thievery +5 • Trained 3 • Dex 2 • Item 0

Languages: Common, Halfling

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Actions and Powers

Scimitar +2 to hit, 1d6-1 slashing, forceful, sweep

Shield +1 AC until start of turn, then to block, 5 Hardness
Halfling Luck Reroll a failed skill check or savings throw

 

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Feats

Ancestry 1 • Halfling Luck
General 0
Class 0
Doctrine 1 • Domain Initiate (Sun)
Skill 2 • Student of the Canon (free), Additional Lore (Underworld Lore - Orphaned)

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Inventory
Money: 7 GP, 3 SP
Bulk 2 • Enc 4 (5 + Str -1) • Max 9 (10 + Str -1)

Adventurer's Pack • Bulk 1 • Backpack, bedroll, belt pouch (2), chalk (10), flint and steel, rope (50 ft.), rations (14), soap, torches (5), waterskin, mug, crowbar

Healer's Tools • Bulk 1

Wooden Religious Symbol • Bulk L

Arms and Armor
Explorer's Clothing • Bulk L; AC Bonus +0; Dex Cap 5; Check Penalty 0; Speed Penalty 0; Strength 0; Bulk 2; Category Unarmored; Group Cloth

Scimitar • Bulk 1; Hands 1; 1d6S; forceful, sweep

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Prepared Spells

Cantrips: Detect Magic; Divine Lance; Guidance; Shield; Stabilize
1st: Bless; Magic Weapon
Cleric Font: 4x Heal
Focus: Dazzling Flash

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Appearance
Height • 3'1" Weight • 55 lbs. Skin White • Eyes • Brown

Devon has shaggy brown hair and brown eyes. His youthful appearance and short stature result in many assuming he is still a boy. He often has a stoic look, especially while he goes about his duties at the temple. He usually dresses in traditional Sarenite robes of blue, white, and gold. His holy symbol of Sarenrae - a winged women, arms outstretched, hangs from a cloth string around his neck. While he prefers to go barefoot as halflings often do, Devon normally wore simple blue shoes to avoid glances and whispered remarks from visitors to the temple. Not often used, a scimitar and scabbard are strapped to his waist.

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Backstory

Two chance encounters have had outsized impacts on Devon’s life: bumping into one of Gaedren Lamm’s enforcers on one of Korvosa’s many back alleys and a daring escape from the Korvosan Guard culminating on the steps of the city’s temple to Sarenrae.

Life in Korvosa as an orphan certainly isn’t easy. Life as a halfling orphan makes that doubly so. Old prejudices still linger from Korvosa’s early days as a Chelaxian colony and Devon has experienced his fair share of examples - from fellow orphans and nobles alive. One benefit of a halfling’s small stature, however, is nimble fingers and the ability to hide almost anywhere. This combination led to Devon joining Lamm’s Lambs and added a bit of stability to his life.

This stability nearly came crashing down when Devon, too confident in his abilities, decided to test his skills in the Heights district. He was, unfortunately, unfamiliar with the area and unwittingly reached into the wrong pocket. Devon narrowly escaped both the grasp of both this would-be target and the Korvosan Guard. With the chase done, Devon caught his breath at the Temple of Sarenrae where a perceptive priest understood the situation and offered Devon a different life.

Now a cleric of Sarenrae, Devon spends his days healing Korvosa’s sick at the Temple of Sarenrae, patching up guard members when his magical healing abilities are depleted, and, more than anything, hoping to provide a glimpse of the Everlight through his helping hands. By helping his fellow Korvosans, Devon also aims to prove that halflings have a place in Varisian society as more than servants or the downtrodden.

Orphaned

You spent a period of time as one of Gaedren Lamm's enslaved orphans, doing all manner of dirty work for him. Maybe you were abducted from your parent's home or during a trip to the market. Perhaps the irresponsible matron who ruled your orphanage traded you to him in return for a desperately needed financial loan. Or perhaps you, like most of Gaedren's slaves, were merely a child of the street who succumbed to his promise of regular meals and a roof in return for what he said would be "a little light work." Whatever the case, you spent several years of your life as one of "Lamm's Lambs" before escaping. You've nursed a grudge against the old man ever since.

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Personality

Devon is a quiet young man, not often the first to speak. His diminutive stature is matched by his personality. When he does speak, most people find him charming, agreeable, and can clearly see Sarenrae's light through him. Devon has left most of his old life behind and focuses his attention on helping those who come to the Temple of Sarenrae for aid. Old habits die hard, however. On occasion, Devon catches himself eying a loose ring or poorly hidden coin purse.

While not at the temple, Devon attempts to show young orphan children, especially fellow halflings and those who fallen in with Gaedren Lamm, that a different life is possible. He also uses a healthy share of his fairly meager earnings to feed those children, hoping that full bellies mean that they won't resort to crime and thievery.

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Edicts

First four of each are from Devon's deity, Sarenrae. The last three are personal.

1. destroy the Spawn of Rovagug
2. protect allies
3. provide aid to the sick and wounded
4. seek and allow redemption
5. free those who are enslaved or are forced into servitude against their will
6. destroy creatures of evil and the undead
7. find joy in spite of worries and hardships

Anathema

1. create undead
2. lie
3. deny a repentant creature an opportunity for redemption
4. fail to strike down evil
5. use someone's hardship against them
6. steal, especially from the average person
7. turn a blind eye to those in need

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Harrow Card

The Big Sky (Strength / Hammer) - This is the chaotic good card of strength. It represents momentous change, as when all the slaves of a nation are emancipated.

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Archetype

Planning to go with either Medic or Blessed One for the Free Archetype option.

 

Edited February 13 by Eletido (see edit history)

[Eletido]

Reserved for posting template.

[Xiadais]

Hey there! In the event Sorsul and Devon are both chosen for the adventure, would you be interested in the two knowing each other? As a tl;dr,

• Sorsul has inner tension between light and shadow
• Sorsul worships Sarenrae and one of his primary guiding principles is the light of truth
• Like Devon, he is physically and socially looked down upon due to his short stature
• I think it would be reasonable for Sorsul to have gone to Devon either regularly or just on a few occasions, seeking spiritual guidance
• Could also have his newspaper, the Truthhunter Gazette, periodically publish a spiritual column courtesy of Devon

Edited February 14 by Xiadais (see edit history)

[Zen Gypsy]

Devon's tie with Lamm is nice, fits the campaign really well, plus some interesting conflicts with the tugs back to his old life, a pickpocket, and striving towards something greater with Sarenrae. A couple questions to think about, how does Devon interpret and apply Sarenrae's teachings in his daily life, particularly when faced with challenging situations or moral dilemmas? Given Devon's background and Sarenrae's emphasis on redemption, how does he handle situations where individuals, even those with criminal pasts, seek redemption? Does he believe in second chances for everyone?

[Eletido]

On 2/14/2024 at 10:21 AM, Xiadais said:

Hey there! In the event Sorsul and Devon are both chosen for the adventure, would you be interested in the two knowing each other? As a tl;dr,

• Sorsul has inner tension between light and shadow
• Sorsul worships Sarenrae and one of his primary guiding principles is the light of truth
• Like Devon, he is physically and socially looked down upon due to his short stature
• I think it would be reasonable for Sorsul to have gone to Devon either regularly or just on a few occasions, seeking spiritual guidance
• Could also have his newspaper, the Truthhunter Gazette, periodically publish a spiritual column courtesy of Devon

Hey @Xiadais, thanks for the idea! And sorry for the delayed response. Been on a family trip recently.

I think having Devon and Sorsul know each other from the Temple of Sarenrae makes sense. Devon spends much of his time there, so the two of them would definitely be acquainted. Maybe friends? The physical and social ties are definitely strong and could make them fast friends if they aren't already.

My thinking on Devon's station at the temple is mainly 1) magical healing of the gravely injured, 2) non-magical healing for the sick and less injured, and 3) minor duties in worship settings. I don't think Devon is experienced or tenured enough to being a place to provide official spiritual guidance.

So what does that mean for Devon and Sorsul?
1. I think Devon and Sorsul could have forged an 'unofficial' spiritual mentor/mentee relationship. Maybe that is a recent occurrence.
2. I don't think Devon would feel comfortable writing a spiritual column in the newspaper. He would strongly prefer that come from higher ranking members of his temple.
2b. Maybe that feeling changes if/when our two stories progress during the campaign?

Let me know what you think!

[Eletido]

On 2/19/2024 at 8:06 PM, Zen Gypsy said:

Devon's tie with Lamm is nice, fits the campaign really well, plus some interesting conflicts with the tugs back to his old life, a pickpocket, and striving towards something greater with Sarenrae.

@Zen Gypsy Thanks for reviewing my submission! And sorry for the delayed response. As I've mentioned in a couple other places, I just got back from a family trip and have been fighting off a cold.

On 2/19/2024 at 8:06 PM, Zen Gypsy said:

A couple questions to think about, how does Devon interpret and apply Sarenrae's teachings in his daily life, particularly when faced with challenging situations or moral dilemmas?

Devon is still relatively new and inexperienced as a cleric of Sarenrae. He was taken in by the temple 2-3 years ago and much of that time has been spent doing menial tasks. Only recently has Devon been blessed by Sarenrae with divine abilities and started doing priestly works. Due to that inexperience and being a relative newcomer, Devon is wholly focused on finding his way at the temple, learning all he can of Sarenrae's teachings, and fulfilling his duties as a cleric of Sarenrae (magical and non-magical healing, minor roles in worship). As such, Devon hasn't had a lot of situations where his old life comes back to the forefront. The most likely scenario is an orphan being brought to the temple with a severe injury and Devon being tasked with healing. In that situation, Devon knows with a high degree of certainty who this orphan was working for when they were injured and has to fight back his anger at the situation. Devon would prefer that the temple acknowledge Gaedren Lamm as the menace he is and take action towards justice.

Ultimately, Devon prefers peace in most situations. But when past experiences point to redemption being unattainable, Devon remembers Sarenrae's teaching of swift justice so that the evildoers do not suffer needlessly.

On 2/19/2024 at 8:06 PM, Zen Gypsy said:

Given Devon's background and Sarenrae's emphasis on redemption, how does he handle situations where individuals, even those with criminal pasts, seek redemption? Does he believe in second chances for everyone?

I think this question is straightforward for Devon. As a former criminal himself who has found a different path under the guidance of Sarenrae's clerics, Devon believes that everyone can see Sarenrae's light, turn away from this past evil actions, and be redeemed. Especially if that person communicates the desire to seek redemption. As stated above, Devon is likely convinced that several people from his past (Gaedren, whoever recruited him into Lamm's Lambs, and maybe others) are past redemption - but that comes with years of being associated with those people and plenty of experience with their true intentions.

Devon probably finds Sarenrae's anathema a bit tricky to follow to the letter, especially "deny a repentant creature an opportunity for redemption" and "fail to strike down evil". How do you know when someone is repentant? When do you know when someone is beyond repentance? Devon hasn't had to make those decisions yet, especially in the heat of battle. I, the player, think that those questions could make some for tough choices for Devon and also for some interesting party dynamics.

Hope that answers your questions. Happy to follow up more.

Finally, I'll be reviewing Devon's character sheet a bit in the next couple of days and probably making some very minor tweaks. Probably equipment and maybe spell selections.

[Xiadais]

1 hour ago, Eletido said:

I think having Devon and Sorsul know each other from the Temple of Sarenrae makes sense. Devon spends much of his time there, so the two of them would definitely be acquainted. Maybe friends? The physical and social ties are definitely strong and could make them fast friends if they aren't already.

My thinking on Devon's station at the temple is mainly 1) magical healing of the gravely injured, 2) non-magical healing for the sick and less injured, and 3) minor duties in worship settings. I don't think Devon is experienced or tenured enough to being a place to provide official spiritual guidance.

So what does that mean for Devon and Sorsul?
1. I think Devon and Sorsul could have forged an 'unofficial' spiritual mentor/mentee relationship. Maybe that is a recent occurrence.
2. I don't think Devon would feel comfortable writing a spiritual column in the newspaper. He would strongly prefer that come from higher ranking members of his temple.
2b. Maybe that feeling changes if/when our two stories progress during the campaign?

Let me know what you think!

Hmm, good points on his pack of experience and official responsibilities/privileges.

1. I think it would be reasonable to have the unofficial relationship. I have a reason for it to be a recent occurrence, too: Sorsul only recently has experienced hardships related to Lamm, Devon is a bit unorthodox in his denunciation of Lamm, and other higher-on-the-food-chain clerics are probably too busy for Sorsul anyway. My conclusion is that they somewhat knew each other previously (saw each other around, engaged in small talk) but now their relationship has turned a bit toward mentoring and spiritual things.

2. That makes sense. I'll disregard the idea for now.

[Eletido]

1 hour ago, Xiadais said:

Hmm, good points on his pack of experience and official responsibilities/privileges.

1. I think it would be reasonable to have the unofficial relationship. I have a reason for it to be a recent occurrence, too: Sorsul only recently has experienced hardships related to Lamm, Devon is a bit unorthodox in his denunciation of Lamm, and other higher-on-the-food-chain clerics are probably too busy for Sorsul anyway. My conclusion is that they somewhat knew each other previously (saw each other around, engaged in small talk) but now their relationship has turned a bit toward mentoring and spiritual things.

2. That makes sense. I'll disregard the idea for now.

Cool, sounds good to me!

[Zen Gypsy]

Thanks for the clarifications and expanding on the motivations. Everything looks great to me, so I will mark you as complete!