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[diadem] character info
name:
Karlach Cliffgate
canon:
Baldur's Gate III, early Act 3
age:
30-ish
gender:
Female (she/her)
build:
Muscular
height:
~7ft (220cm)
class:
Barbarian β Wildheart
markings:
vehicle:
"Sixer", a six-wheeled jeep
PERSONALITY
Karlach has been through hellβliterally! Not only has she spent the last decade trapped in Avernus, the first layer of the Hells, but she was put there by someone she trusted. Her parents both died tragically young from misfortune and poverty, so the next most important person in her life became her employer. She gave everything to serve as his bodyguard, even willing to die protecting him if necessary, and she meant nothing to him. She was sold to the Archdevil Zariel during his quest for greater power, cast down into the Hells, and experimented on by having her heart replaced with an infernal machine.
Through sheer luck and determination, Karlach managed to finally escape the Hells.
It's an experience that she's determined to put behind her, choosing instead to focus on embracing life to the fullest. She hasn't had the chance to really live in a long time and Karlach is eager to start catching up one everything she missed. Any experience, any sensation, or any connection that she can have means everything to her.
For better or worse, she wants to experience it all.
Karlach is a bright, cheerful, and passionate woman who actively tries to choose kindness when she can. She's quick to violence on the occasions that she can't. She loves brawling and fighting, just as much as she loves freshly cut grass and brightly coloured flowers. She tends to speak her mind openly, rarely bothering with subterfuge. Sometimes she speaks much too openly and tactlessly.
Despite her brash way of speaking and loud personality, she's empathetic and insightful. She's quick to catch on in most situations and to understand others (or try to).
No amount of punishment or horror has been able to dull her optimism or zest for life.
Through sheer luck and determination, Karlach managed to finally escape the Hells.
It's an experience that she's determined to put behind her, choosing instead to focus on embracing life to the fullest. She hasn't had the chance to really live in a long time and Karlach is eager to start catching up one everything she missed. Any experience, any sensation, or any connection that she can have means everything to her.
For better or worse, she wants to experience it all.
Karlach is a bright, cheerful, and passionate woman who actively tries to choose kindness when she can. She's quick to violence on the occasions that she can't. She loves brawling and fighting, just as much as she loves freshly cut grass and brightly coloured flowers. She tends to speak her mind openly, rarely bothering with subterfuge. Sometimes she speaks much too openly and tactlessly.
Despite her brash way of speaking and loud personality, she's empathetic and insightful. She's quick to catch on in most situations and to understand others (or try to).
No amount of punishment or horror has been able to dull her optimism or zest for life.
Appearance
Eye-catching and striking, Karlach's a hard one to miss. She stands out with her strawberry red skin, the burn of infernal fire behind her amber eyes, slit pupils, long devil-shaped tail, and her towering height. The glow of the engine underneath her ribs can be seen through any thin clothing, constantly pulsating in time with her heart beat.The colour of flames it produces can shift from orange/red to others, a clear indication of her emotions.
Almost never seen without a great-axe or other hefty weapon.
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Abilities
Bear Heart
During Raging, able to use "Unrelenting Ferocity" (muster up stamina to restore health), and resistance to all damage except psychic-type.
Bear Aspect
The Aspect of the Bear infuses one with strength. Carrying capacity increased and advantage on strength checks.
Combat Proficiency
Hits hard, hits fast, and hits several times. Trained to strike swift and true. Proficient in simple, martial and improvised weapons. Master of great weapons.
Danger Sense
Can sense when things aren't as they should be. Advantage on dexterity saving throws (i.e. against traps, spells, and surfaces).
Darkvision
Able to see in the dark up to 12m/40ft.
Feral Instinct
Always ready for battle and won't be caught off-guard. As a barbarian, her instincts have been honed to the utmost degree and can no longer be surprised.
Hellish Resistance
Protected from flame by the infernal blood in her veins, abyssal or otherwise. Immune to non-magical fire. Resistant to magical fire, taking only half damage from it.
Land's Stride
Expert at moving through the wilderness. Ignores difficult terrain and plant-based hazards.
Speak with Animals
The ability to comprehend and communicate with creatures, beasts, and insects.
Tiger Aspect
The Aspect of the Tiger infuses one with an unrelenting ferocity. Advantage against bleeding or poisoned targets. Bonus proficiency in survival.
Unarmoured Defence
A body as resilient as any armour. While not wearing armour, add constitution modifier to armour class. Wearing heavy armour impedes all positive effects of Rage.
β€οΈβπ₯ Heart Ablaze
Repairs have anchored the war machine that is Karlach's heart.She can touch others without burning them, and can no longer be Charmed.
π Illithid Tadpole
An aberration used by the Illithid (mind flayers) to transform humanoids into Illithids through the process of Ceremorphosisβ . Forcefully inserted into host via eye. Can occasionally be felt wriggling around in the brain. Capable of linking her mind with other infected to communicate telepathically or share memories. Has not been further infected by additional tadpoles.
Inventory
Inventory
item
description
obtained
Great-axe
A double-bladed, two-handed melee weapon. Large and heavy.
Arrival
Fire-resistant leather clothes
A rough combination of furs, leathers, and supple fabrics, made for a life outside civilisation.
Arrival
Soul Coins (3)
Small, coin-shaped objects forged of infernal iron. Each one bound to a single mortal soul. Used as currency in the Nine Hells and can power infernal engines.
Arrival
item
description
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Residence
Motel Room 4B
It's a shoddy motel. Currently sleeping on the floor of Astarion's room. Fourth door from the left, second floor.