Lord Donovan
The men in my company need to be as strong witted as their arms.
- Origin Humans
- Class Mage
- Kit Illusionist
- Culture Al Tufaili
- Faction The Sha'ir
- Ethos Esurient
Mighty +1
Deft +6
Smart +7
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My Story
Why Ms. Averlin, perfect knowledge of transmutation would make all treasures redundant, now wouldn’t it? Wealth itself would have no meaning, if everything can be gold. Such power could redesign economies. Topple empires. The sort of change Al Tufail, some might say, is in dire need of.
Lord Donovan, on the Book of Azarbod
This wiry sorcerer is a wealthy servant of the Sultana Meseampur, who rules over Al Tufail in the Dune Sea of Mamara. He's both a shrewd businessman and a charismatic host, with a penchant for gambling and a list of useful contacts longer than many libraries on that side of the world.
Donovan is well-known in merchant circles, especially among the treasure hunting company known as the Retainers. He is usually seen accompanied by an elderly Nim named Magda, who is his closest advisor and confidant.
Adventure Hook
Lord Donovan understands how dangerous it is to be a servant of the Sultana, given her penchant for literally tearing apart those who displease her. He's become an expert at saying the right things to get the right results, and he's got his fingers in a lot of pots. Donovan can be a constant source of missions for the party, but the reality is that Donovan will always make sure that A) his share is the largest and B) he protects himself from incrimination whenever he involves the party in circumstances that go against the interests of his (murderous) employers.