Sinclair

"My friend, I am always doing a swindle."
== About Sinclair ==
Sinclair is a half elf warlock with patronage from Haros, the ferryman of souls. While they seek to make the most out of the second chance at life they have been given they take their task quite seriously. Always keeping some spare coins on their person to pay Haros' toll for any who may require it and seeking to stop necromantic threats before they become serious. While the work may seem macabre they see no reason it needs to define who they are. Since joining the Firebreathing Kittens Sinclair has taken up residence a few blocks the guild headquarters just above a cafe with open stage nights that a joy to watch..
=== Appearance ===
At 5'8" and roughly 145 lbs Sinclair has an average build with light skin that looks to be in their mid twenties though that is where their nondescript appearance ends. Sinclair's eyes do not match, their heterochromia has caused their left eye to be hazel while the right is blue. Their hair is styled into an undercut and if worn down it falls a bit below their shoulders, but Sinclair usually keeps it in a manageable up-do when on the job. The outfits Sinclair prefers really depend on how they are feeling that day but style will always be a priority. If unable to make up their mind or expecting a job Sinclair will usually sport a bespoke shirt, vest, slacks, and a comfortable pair of derbies. Finally Malakai can always be found flitting about wherever Sinclair may be, often perching on their shoulders to nibble at their ear. Per tradition Sinclair did get a the Firebreathing Kittens tattoo upon joining, they sport it on the palmside of their left forearm just behind the wrist. It hurt like a rabid mosquito but Sinclair has grown fond of the piece and is considering returning for more tattoos.
=== Personality ===
There are two things Sinclair craves in life, answers and stimulation. For as long as Sinclair can remember they have enjoyed pouring through old tomes filled with arcane knowledge, uncovering secrets to compelling mysteries, or getting to know interesting people. Other than filling their brain with knowledge they seem to crave experiences. Moving music, admirable art, and fabulous food to name a few things. Sinclair would not consider themselves blinded by their desires, but rather that they desire to experience as much of life as they can. So much so that Sinclair tries to avoid sleeping as much as they can, to the point that they have developed a mild addiction to coffee. Exhaustion does eventually win out over the caffeine and they drop like a sack of bricks into the nearest comfy sofa or bed but after a day long recharge they are right back to it. While they certainly have a taste for the finer things in life Sinclair wouldn't consider their lifestyle extravagant.
When on a job Sinclair tries to plan for every possibility along with keeping their friends and coworkers safe, especially Malakai.
=== Personal History ===
No one knows the details of the accident at Dilintar's Arcane Academy that occurred three years ago. Whether it was a summoning seminar gone awry, the evocation wing's experiments blowing out of control, or the dean of divination inviting the wrath of higher powers with their hubris is all up to speculation. What Sinclair knows is that on that particular night an elvish thief called Sindorind broke in with the intention of acquiring a powerful tome of spells while a third year human student named Claire was out of her dorms in the library cramming for a midterm exam on extraplanar contact. As soon as the pair stumbled into one another the night dissolved into a blur. The smoke choked their lungs while fire blocked every exit. In desperation the pair found a page within the tome Sindorind had stolen while Claire tried to execute the spell...and failed. Rather than teleport the duo out of danger they had stumbled through a door to the docks of Haros. After pleading their case to the psychopomp and the weave of their expected lives being consulted the ferryman of souls agreed to their return, but under a few conditions. They would be joined, they must assist in the work of Haros, and Haros had claim to any memories he wished prior to the night at the academy. Knowing this was their only chance to ward off an inevitable death the pair agreed to these terms and were pulled back to the material plane. When the world stopped spinning Sinclair awoke, almost all memories from Sindorind and Claire gone, with a raven perched on their chest squawking that there was work to be done.
In the years since then Sinclair has found that their talents lend themselves readily to the discovery and 'acquisition' of magical artifacts and after hearing of the Firebreathing Kittens Sinclair saw an organization that could use their specialized skill set.
== Family, Friends, and Connections ==
===Sindorind===
Sindorind was an elvish thief of some infamy in the right circles. He had been in the trade for decades and was halfway through his second century when the accident occurred. Sinclair's disdain for sleep, elvish ears, roguish skills, and hazel eye came from Sindorind
===Claire===
Claire was an aspiring wizard specializing in conjuration and studying at Dilintar's Academy. She was in her early twenties when the accident occurred. Sinclair's thirst for knowledge, hair, arcane talents, and blue eye came from Claire
===Professor Jubilhein===
Professor Jubilhein was a talented abjurationist and Claire's advisor at Dilintar's Arcane Academy. She was able to save her late night class due to her warding but the guilt of those she couldn't save still weighs on the dwarven mage. After the tragedy she made her way to Niqamui and set up a small shop. She has made it her personal mission to discover what really happened that night and bring those responsible to justice. Sinclair found the camp for the professor and those she was able to save a few hours after waking up. While Sinclair was getting on their feet and figuring out who they were the professor gave her a place to call home and a sense of belonging with the family of other survivors. To this day Sinclair considers Jubilhein almost like a mother, a role that the dwarf is happy to take. Professor Jubilhein suspects that Sinclair has a connection to the student she used to be advisor to.
===Parrogotti===
Sinclair's longest business relation before joining the Firebreathing Kittens is the fence called Parrogotti. An avian humanoid with plumage similar to a macaw. Parrogotti has connections with movers and shakers all across the region. Shortly after the accident at the academy Sinclair found themselves drawn to the avian's store front looking for work. In the years that have passed Parrogotti has grown to appreciate the skillset Sinclair possesses. Parrogotti and Sindorind were partners for sometime, he is not aware of Sinclair's past and believes his friend to be dead.
===Malakai===
The raven that seems to be the ever present wingman to Sinclair. Malakai is Sinclair's link between themself and Haros while also being his steadfast companion. He's well meaning but a bit of a sarcastic ass at times. The raven's plumage is almost jet black but glints a slight purple if the light catches his feathers right, Malakai loves it when this happens.
===Haros===
Haros' relationship with Sinclair is hard for them to define. The psychopomp gave Sinclair a second chance at life, and thus far hasn't interfered too much in their life. However Sinclair knows that the missing years in their memory is due to Haros' demands and is worried that he may soon make demands that Sinclair may not want to meet.
=== Bonaventura Halevy ===
Sinclair met the devil in their first adventure as an aspiring Firebreathing Kitten. When presented with an offer for 1,000,000 gold pieces paid out over 50 years in exchange for their soul Sindorind could only see the riches involved in such a deal and 'took the reins' to sign the contract. Sindorind's soul is the only one on the line but the effects of such a deal hurt Sinclair either way. They realized it was a poor choice almost immediately as a single copper piece falls into their possession a few times every minute and their body was showing signs of corruption from the dark deal almost immediately. To complicate matters further they are now involved in deals with two powerful extraplanar figures. After the events of Dreams Untlimited, Ltd. the debt with Bonaventura is squared away and Sinclair has their missing soul returned.
=== Mattimeo 'Matti' ===
Sinclair's personal devil. After renogiating the contract one of the stipulations was that the imp Mattimeo be assigned to Sinclair to act as his contract between the two parties. However, Bonaventura had a darker purpose for this change. It is the devil's hope that the imp can be an evil influence on the half elf, preparing their soul for hell by encouraging wicked deeds. Despite this both Sinclair and Matti seem to enjoy each other's company, sparring with quips and wit, and the 'live life to the fullest' attitude they share. If anyone asks about the strange duo their cover story is that Matti is a distant relation of Sinclair's.
== DM Advice ==
Voice traits: Inquisitive, excitable, hyper focused but can become distracted
Mannerisms: Sinclair is a planner, if there is a problem that needs solving they will have a Plan A, B, and C though it may be difficult for them to settle on one. When Sinclair isn't on a job they may be doing arcane research for a friends, or planning an 'acquisition'. They appreciate a good cup of coffee if someone needs a favor. If they are showing up in a non-professional situation they would likely be enjoying a local show and letting loose.
Important: As of the start of the 2022 season Sinclair has no knowledge of Claire, Sindorind, or any of the memories and connections those two had. However if they run into someone or something that either person had a close relation to they get a sense of deja vu and may get a memory triggered. Something else that may trigger a recollection of memory is strong magic, a mcguffin, or even a stressful situation if the DM wants it to happen. If you want a session that Sinclair is participating in to have something from their past come up please feel free to, Just let the player know what you would want brought up or what the trigger for the recollection would be.
== Adventures with The Firebreathing Kittens ==
=== Adventure Capitalism 101 ===
Sinclair meets Cecil, and Wing while trying to find the Firebreathing Kittens. After investigating a pyramid scheme and being offered one million gold pieces in exchange for their soul Sindorind 'takes the reins' so to speak of Sinclair and they sign the contract. While it is Sindorind's soul that is on the contract Sinclair's body shows immediate signs of a dark deal and they are now tied to two patrons. After the relaization that the deal was a monkey's paw Sinclair regrets it and has vowed to find a way to buy back their soul and Wings. They feel guilty for being a poor influence and encouraging Wing to take the deal. NOTE: After this adventure Sinclair des their hair white and paints their nails a dark color to hide the immediate effects of the curse.
=== Petrification In Red ===
Sinclair meets Cloudio and Jade. They recieve an invitation to the museam of natural history to perform as entertainers. After bombing the audition they attend the night as guests. After finding some investors and mingling with some high society folk the kittens discover that represenatives from various planes of existence (Bonaventura included) seem to be colluding about an alliance that could have terrible consequences. As the night begins to go awry Sinclair gets a moment to speak with the devil, asking for a renogtiation and a better way to contact him. Amused Bonaventura agrees before leaving Sinclair and the others to deal with the emergency unfolding.
"Uh, hey, uh, B-man, boss. I'm not sure if you're involved in this. I'm going to try and put a stop to it. But, can you and I talk later? I don't think we ever really established a way I can get a hold of you." -Sinclair. 
"Oh, ah, well. How 'bout this? I have some time next time you're sleeping, and I'll come into your nightmares." -Bonaventura. Petrification In Red
=== Dreams Unlimited, Ltd. ===
Sinclair has the Ring of Damnation Hiding from Bonaventura to help make their appearence less unsavory due to their curse along with Matti being assigned to them as part of the contract's renogotiation. They attempt to set up a betting ring for a dominoe tournement taking place in the guidlhall before Cloudio, Jade, and the half elf decide to take a time sensitive job posted by Nusalag. Meeting at the Foxface Inn they take a job to investigate dozens of disappearences that have been taking place in the Enclave neighborhood. Over the course of the day Sinclair becomes absolutely enamoured with the man who gives them their mission, struggles with a caffiene fix taken too far, and finally gives into testing an enchanted cookie for *ahem* "academic study". By the day's end they are at their wit's end from a horrible caffiene crash, a sudden addiction to magical sweets, and a hostile takeover of DUL. Using the funds from selling DUL Sinclair purchases their missing soul back from Bonaventura, after the transaction they are made aware of Claire and Sindorind being two halves of the whole that is Sinclair.
=== Dust Busters ===
Sinclair is on their first job with Stella, and Kosmos. After taking the train to the small town of Mishui the group is startled by a pair of late night travellers fleeing a group of undead. They reach Barry, the artificer whose job they are answering, and begin digging into the mysterious dust that he is seeking. Over the next few hours the Sinclair bonds with the group, does some questionably safe arcane experiments, and is filled in on the looming threat of the Ekenblim.
=== Debut Performance ===
Sinclair, Cloudio, and Skirmish are attending Niqa-con when they are alerted to the sabotage of Joyful's exhibit for the competition at the con. Wishing to help a friend of the Firebreathing Kittens the three begin investigating who could have caused the destruction of the fashion designs. Their search leads to finding the room that the Four Kings of the Prancing Hippogriff along with suspecting their involvement in the sabotage. After inadvertently leading to the kidnapping of the kidnapping of the famous trio the Kittens find a nearby Eckleblim circle and teleport to Yosekai and mount a rescue operation. The night culminates in the Firebreathing Kittens making several new friends, competing in and winning the competition with the idol group, and Sinclair beginning their journey as a performer.
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