These are two characters that didn’t make the final cut for Back to Balazar. They were intended but as the book grew, I had to make compromises and these were never fully written up, though mentioned in passing.
On there own and dropped into different settings they can be useful supporting NPC’s in any clan based campaign,with tweaks to history and relationships, but for the full effect and context they should be used with Details in the Back To Balazar supplement.
Description
This couple were part of the Redrock Clan, but have intentionally distanced themselves from the group led by Lan Stromson. They now dwell in one the few stone houses within the Citadel of Trilus. They stepped back from a life of adventure, conquest and violence. Subsequently they seek to raise their family in peace and a relatively safe environment. Relations with the rest of the Redrcok clan are still positive, but strained, with most of the clan understanding but feeling let down by their choices.
They maintain excellent relations with the other Lightbringers and good relations with all in Trilus. They are notable figures on friendly terms with the Royal Family, and well respected at the Llightbringers hall.
About 5 years older than most of the other surviving members of the Clan, the couple were responsible for leading the group down into Balazar, connecting them with the Trilus Orlanthi and participated in the raids on Festering Isle and Griffin Mountain amongst others. However after the debacle at Tashford which saw the clan fractured and beaten, they returned to Trilus to look after their own, as well as Lan and Rahkals’ children.
Residing in Trilus since that time. They have been living off substantial savings, supplemented by Domio providing occasional weapons training for the King’s troops, the Orlanthi and anyone else who can pay. They prefer a life of peace to that of violence and adventure, thus Domio will now only ride out with Torath s party if severley pressed. They were central to the Redrock’s clan as it regrouped within Trilus, but refused to leave as the rest of the clan headed for the Dangerground in 1624.
They are the parents of two girls Senka 9, Mishka 5 and two boys Timik 7, Oushka 4 who are friends with Yalarings youngest Mel and Gan-Gan amongst others. The players are very likely to encounter the family at the Lightbringers Hall, around the Citadel and even in the Royal Palace.
It is rare that they will initiate interaction with the characters, but if the characters do they will be polite, kind, helpful and supportive to Orlanthi and Balazarings until given reason not to be. Lunars will be treated with caution and suspicion, but can win them over. How players treat their children can be a key into developing a good relationship with the couple.
This couple could be a good source of advice, mentorship, common sense, and information to a party of adventurers. They are also well connected in Trilus, with the Redrock clan and across Balazar.
Domio
Human Balzaring, Male 32, Initiate of Orlanth
Unnerving, Insightful, Obtuse, Smart, Distant
A slight build and quiet demeanour, mask an intensity, quirkiness and restlessness in manner, that mean many people find Domios company disconcerting. He draws the eyes and holds the attention of those in his company, but he does not put them at ease.
A deep thinker, who is creative in his solutions to many issues and engages in intense bursts of creative energy before again settling into the background. Highly intelligent Domio enjoys bemusing and confusing other people, as his brain jumps quickly from one subject to another, he will happily embarrass the pretentious or ill informed. When comfortable and engaged he is charming, warm. articulate, funny and can unleash a devastating but good humoured wit. But those moods can be short lived.
His opinions are sought after by many Torath, King Yalaring, Lan, and Quintas have all sought his views, critique and guidance on various issues. He sees himself as a realist and his opinions are at odds with the Orlanthi virtue of honour, often advocating practical solutions others will see as dishonourable or immoral.
He is haunted by the amount of death he has seen and the amount he has dealt. Though understanding the violent nature of the world, he now seeks to avoid placing himself in violent situations when he can, but as a weapons master this can be difficult. He has no cause or dreams beyond raising his family in peace and prosperity, he is cautious of men with causes to kill and die for.
When in a situation he finds too uncomfortable or dangerous he will withdraw, without word, explanation or warning, heeding not social expectations. It then may be many hours or days before he seeks the company of others.
Though he has spent many years living in the wilds and is an accomplished hunter and woodsmen, Domio now prefers life within the citadel and ventures out in the wilds rarely.
Characteristics
STR 14 CON 14 SIZ 12 INT 18 DEX 16
CHA 13 POW 17 Hit Points:15 Move: 8
DEX SR: 1 SIZ SR: 2
Runes & Passions: Air 77%, Darkness 67%, Movement 84%, Illusion 63%, Devotion (Orlanth) 64%, Love (Family) 88%, Patience 89%. Illumination 14%, Hate Chaos 73%
Rune Points & Spells : 7 Orlanth – Dark Walk, Divination, Flight, Heal Wound, Lightning, Shield, Wind Words.
Spirit Magic: Befuddle, Disruption, Healing 4, Bladesharp 4, Silence
Magic Points: 17 + 9 + 6
Damage Bonus: +1D4
Spirit Combat Damage: 1D6+3
| Weapon | % | Damage | SR | Pts |
| Broadsword | 96% | 1D8+1+1D4 | 5 | 12 |
| Medium Shield | 76% | 1D6+1 | 6 | 12 |
| Javelin | 106% | 1D10 | 2 | 8 |
| Dagger | 88% | 1D4 | 7 | 6 |
Armour: Usually none , but owns Heavy Scale Hauberk,(5pt), Light Plate Vambraces & Greaves (5pt), Closed Helm (5pt) .
Skills: Animal Lore 72%, Battle 59%, Climb 55%, Dodge 87%, Hide 88%, Homeland Lore Balazar 78%,, Insight (Human) 86%, Meditate 74%, Move Quietly 87%, Jump 67%, Listen 84%, Peaceful Cut 76%, Orate 74%, Ride 82%, Scan 94%, Sleight 78%, Spirit Combat 79%, Survival 74%, Track 86%
Languages: Balazaring 74%, Tradetalk 48%, Satarite 24%, Stormspeech 48%
Magic: Power Storage Crystals POW 9, POW 6. The following spirit charms: Detect Life, Detect Enemy, Demoralise, Hide Scent, Knockdown
Katalin
Human Balzaring, Female 31, Initiate of Orlanth & Hearth Mother
Independent, Wise, Nurturing, Sharp Tongued, Judgemental
Though warm, loud, friendly and gregarious with her friends, Katalin will be guarded and distant with strangers on their first meeting. She will be polite but will examine them to determine both are a threat and are worth my attention.
She is the daughter of Rauel the former chief of the Redrock clan ,older sister of Rahkal and the Matron of the Redrock Clan. She is very defensive of her sister and her children, as well as being maternal over all of the Redrock Clan. Holding a dislike for Lan for his treatment of her sister and his children. Her decision to remain in Trilus was for the safety of her children, she misses her sister and the rest of the clan and wishes they had not joined Lan in what she sees as a dangerous and unnecessary misadventure out in the wilds.
Though she has had 4 children Katalin maintains the toned physique of a warrior and much of the beauty of her youth. She sheares delicate features with her sister, but her eyes carry a gravity weariness which speaks of weight, responsibility and pain.
Through the myths and legends she has learned many stories of the cult of Ernelda and would be interested in worshipping the earth mother, but there are no priests to teach her and no cult to join in Balazar.
Characteristics
STR 12 CON 15 SIZ 11 INT 15 DEX 16
CHA 16 POW 16 Hit Points:15 Move: 8
DEX SR: 1 SIZ SR: 2
Runes & Passions: Air 77%, Earth 67%, Movement 71%, Life 63%, Devotion (Orlanth) 64%, Love (Family) 88%, Hate Chaos 76%, Hate Trolls 73%
Rune Points & Spells : 6 Orlanth – Analyze Magic,Heal Wound, Mist Cloud, Restore Health, Shield, Wind Words
Spirit Magic: Awaken, Befuddle, Detect Life, Dispel Magic 4, Disruption, Fireblade, Protection 3
Magic Points: 16 + 12 + 8
| Weapon | % | Damage | SR | Pts |
| Shortsword | 86% | 1D6+1 | 5 | 12 |
| Medium Shield | 76% | 1D6+1 | 6 | 12 |
| Comp Bow | 93% | 1D8+1 | 2 | 8 |
| Dagger | 78% | 1D4 | 7 | 6 |
Armour: Usually none , but owns Light Scale Hauberk,(4pt), Light Plate Vambraces & Greaves (5pt), Open Helm (5pt) .
Skills: Animal Lore, Dodge 76%, First Aid, Ride 87%, Hide, Insight Human 78%, Listen 78%, Manage Household 73%, Move Quietly 67%, Plant Lore 65%, Survival 64%, Scan 84%, Spirit Combat 56%, Track 62%, Treat Disease 45%
Languages: Balazaring 82%, Tradetalk 44%, Satarite 16%, Stormspeech 41%
Magic: Power Storage Crystals POW 12, POW 8. Matrix of Healing 6 in silver broach. The following spirit charms: Bear Pain X 2, Countermagic 4, Farsee, Mobility, Second Sight
