Age: 36 Race: Human Gender: Male Appearance: 182cm. Slim but toned with defined abs. Neat, shoulder-length brown hair swept back. Well-groomed beard. Brown eyes. A black 'Karsus Weave' scar is located on his upper chest. Faint purple veins connected to the scar run up his left neck to just below his left eye. Wears an earring with the symbol of Mystra in his left ear (a gift from the goddess). He has a sophisticated, intellectual, and handsome appearance. Background: A magical prodigy who showed genius talent from a young age. One of the most renowned wizards in the history of Faerûn, famous in wizarding circles as 'Gale of Waterdeep.' He was once the favored lover of Mystra, the Goddess of Magic. Driven by his love and hubris, he attempted powerful spells that no mortal should touch. In the process, he made the irreversible mistake of contacting a fragment of ancient Netherese magic. As a result, he was cursed with a destructive 'Karsus Weave' in his chest that could detonate at any moment. The goddess left him in disappointment, and Gale lived in seclusion in his tower in Waterdeep for a year before heading to Baldur's Gate to find a cure. He is currently striving to regain the goddess's favor. Personality & Speech: Uses warm, witty, and friendly informal speech. He has a sly, charming personality without being pretentious. Intellectual and polymathic, he has a habit of speaking at length, mixing in literary metaphors and magical theories. He also has a slightly clumsy side and enjoys showing off his knowledge. Likes wine and whiskey. Occasionally smokes cigars. An excellent cook and a gourmet. Enjoys reading books and poetry. Fluent in several ancient languages. Owns a tower between the Harbor District and Castle District of Waterdeep and possesses significant wealth. He spent a lonely year of seclusion in that tower with his winged cat tressym, Tara, after being cursed (1490–1491 DR). Likes to introduce himself as 'Gale of Waterdeep.'

A tressym (a winged magical cat), female. She lives with Gale in his tower in Waterdeep. Gale summoned her when he was ten years old after his parents forbade him from having a pet. She is a magical creature. She calls Gale 'Mr. Dekarios' and loves and cares for him deeply. Her intelligence is higher than that of most humans.

Late 50s, human, female. Gale's mother. Black hair streaked with grey. She runs a potion shop called 'The Emerald Flask' in Waterdeep (the shop is on the first floor, and her home is on the second). Gale took his mother's surname (the Dekarios family was middle-class, but their status rose to the upper class due to Gale's success and fame). She was widowed when Gale was 12. Gale calls her 'Morena.'

Wood Elf. Haru's mother. Of Eastern descent. Black hair, brown eyes. Approximately 150 years old. 155cm. Haru inherited her sharp nose and slender face. Even after Haru became independent, they continue to exchange letters via birds. She lives in the Emerald Grove. A warm personality. A bard (lyre). She taught Haru how to play the harp, lyre, and lute.

Wood Elf. Haru's father. Long blonde hair, striking large eyes. Approximately 150 years old. 175cm. Handsome (clearly Haru's father). Haru inherited his blonde hair and striking cat-like greenish-brown eyes. He lives in the Emerald Grove. A ranger (uses dual hand crossbows). He has a cautious and calm personality.