Pritchard Graves

Art By: @SaintCinder

**Pritchard "Pritch" Graves** is a player character in MagiRPG, played by Stormbeard. He is a half-elf Rogue Inquisitive. Currently, he travels with Alphie Graves, Cantarella, Cordelia, Remy, and Rev as part of Grave Matters Detective Agency.

## Description

### Appearance

Pritchard has pale skin with hazel eyes. His hair is jet black, and of medium length. He simply pushes his hair back to keep it out of his eyes, but there is always that one lock that drops down. He also has a black, medium length beard.

Pritchard is fond of dark colors. He wears very minimal armor, solely consisting of his black leather long coat. Under his jacket, he is known to wear a dark colored long sleeve shirt, usually rolled up to the elbows, a black vest, and black trousers. His boots are adorned with brass caps covering the toes, and wears fingerless gloves.

The only bit of color that adorns Pritchard's attire is his crimson scarf, given to him as a gift from his late wife.

### Personality

Pritchard is a very private individual. He tends to be short tempered, yet pragmatic when it comes to the group and what to do.

Pritchard grew up rough on the streets of Waterdeep. His knowledge of the back alleys and inner workings of the city shaped the man he is today. Tragedy is no stranger to Pritchard, as he has lost almost his entire family, including a wife and daughter. He tries not to trouble others with his burdens, and plays his cards close to his chest.

While it might not seem like it, he values everyone at Grave Matters and feels it is his mission to see to their safety, especially his brother Alphie.

## Biography

### Early Life

Pritchard Graves was born in Waterdeep to a human father and half-elf mother. Early on in his childhood, his mother passed away from an unknown illness, and he father fell into a deep depression. Not being able to look at his son without being reminded of his lost wife, Pritchard's father grew rather distant, and the two became estranged.

When his father finally came around, he had found a new meaning to life as a follower of Oghma. While he wasn't a fully fledged Cleric, he could on occasion cast a small heal or blessing upon a weary traveler. It was at this time he opened a funeral home and mortuary. Caring for the dead was the only way he could find solace in life.

Trying to reconnect with his son, Pritchard's father would often force his son into reading volumes and scriptures while helping prepare the recently deceased. Pritchard however, would want nothing to do with his fathers zealotry, as he found comfort on the rough streets of Waterdeep.

When Pritchard was a young man, his father had announced that he would be re-marrying, this time to a human woman, who was already with child. This child would become Pritchard's half-brother Alphie. As the years passed, Alphie grew into a shining student of Oghma, no doubt pushed upon by their father. Seeing his father give praise and adoration to his new gifted son, the praise and adoration that Pritchard longed for, caused a new rift between them. Seeing this as a sign to make his own name for himself, Pritchard decided to leave home for good. Before leaving, the two men exchanged one last conversation, with Pritchard's father giving him a Medallion of Oghma, praying that it lead him and give him knowledge when he needed it most.

### Professional Life

Pritchard used what he had gained from surviving on the streets as well as the countless books that his father had given him to join the City Watch. He excelled in picking out clues, tracking criminals, and uncovering plots against the city. Growing quickly up the ranks, he was awarded the coveted role of Investigator, with a focus on the supernatural and paranormal issues within the city walls.

Covens were located and destroyed, Necromancers were captured along with their minions, and Cults were uprooted and disbanded. Pritchard was no stranger to dealing with the occult, and his name was known to many who decided to do their dealings within the jurisdiction that is Waterdeep.

### Personal Life

Not all was grim and dark for Pritchard during this time. One evening while pursing noteworthy suspect, Pritchard was caught off guard as he slipped through the back door of a local inn. Not knowing what the man would do to innocents, Pritchard barged in after them without a second thought, but he had sprung the trap. Pritchard was beaten and bruised before any patron knew what had went down, but not before a young proprietor stepped up to help. Before the man could do any more damage, a young woman had picked up a rather large bottle and flung it forward, landing it squarely against the side of suspects head. Stunned and bloodied, he escaped through the same door before landing the final blow.

She instantly came to Pritchard's aid, and wrapped her red scarf around his head to staunch the bleeding. Feeling a need to repay this life-debt, he offered her whatever he could. All she asked for was to replace the bottle that she had thrown, as it was a gift to herself. He would return every night that he could, hoping to see her there, and to buy her that same bottle that saved his life. Slowly kindling a relationship, Pritchard, the man who only knew hardships, hard work, and dedication to his profession, felt true love for the very first time.

A year later, they were married in a small ceremony in Waterdeep. He tried his best to keep his work life and personal life separate. Always aware that he had many targets painted on his back. Living happily, his wife had announced that she was pregnant, and gave birth to a baby girl in the spring.

She had gained many of her traits from her father, much to his dismay. From her short, onyx hair, to her inquisitiveness and sharp wit. She would often perch at the top of the steps with one ear open listening in on conversations, or sneak into his study while he overviewed cases. Pritchard even went as far as to call her "his little raven." All was well for many years in the Graves household, until that one terrible night that he will never forget.

While investigating a new but powerful cult, Pritchard slipped up, putting his faith and reliance in the wrong person. His wife and daughter were captured by the cult. After tracking them down in a fit of rage, he was no match for the group. He was captured as well, and forced to watch, as they were both sacrificed to a fire based entity before his very eyes. Kept alive as penance for meddling where he shouldn't have, he is now haunted by their fateful memory. One that haunts him more often than he would like.

### Current Life

After the loss of his family, Pritchard left the City Watch and drowned himself in alcohol. Using whatever coin he had saved up for a better life for his family ended up at the bottom of a bottle. Word got around of what transpired inside the usually secured walls of Waterdeep, which caught the ear of Pritchard's estranged half-brother Alphie. Finding him in a drunken stupor, Alphie took him back to where it all began, the funeral home. Day in and day out, Pritchard would drink himself asleep without ever leaving his room. Anger and tensions rose constantly, as Alphie did not want to throw his sibling out, but the coffers were running dry due to the excessive consumption.

Alphie had the idea of giving Pritchard a new start with what he knew best, and offered to give the top floor of his home to his brother to start anew. This is where Grave Matters Detective Agency was born.

### Background: Haunted One

Pritchard has seen the worst of what beings are capable of. Those who look into his eyes can see that he has faced unimaginable horror and that he is no stranger to darkness. Though they might fear him, commoners will extend him every courtesy and do their utmost to help him, even to go as far as sometimes take up arms to fight alongside him.

### Inquisitive

Pritchard's strongest skills are his wits and investigation. With the assistance of his elvish heritage, he is able to pick up the slightest clues and unwrap almost any lie. He is able to observe the enemy and instantly strike at a weak spot, before falling back and taking point on where to strike next.

## Relationships

### Alphie Graves

Alphie is Pritchards half-brother, sharing the same father. While Alphie is much younger than Pritchard, he is also much more grounded in his role. Pritchard and Alphie's relationship is often strained by the lack of stalwartness that Alphie possesses. Pritchard often walks over Alphie when it comes to making decisions, and has trouble taking him seriously. However, Pritchard sees Alphie as the glue that holds their group together. Alphie often has his priorities in order, and has proven himself time and time again as a valued member of the team when it comes to clerical duties and keeping everyone in the fight. Pritchard sees Alphie as a beacon of light within the darkness, and will go great lengths to ensure his safety.

Alphie contracted the plague while in Richemulot, and could not beat the sickness. He was secretly put out of his misery and Gentle Reposed by Cordelia and Remy, a secret they would keep for the next days while in Dementlieu. Alphie was replaced with a fraud, taking his face and demeanor in the process. The secret of Alphie's death was revealed towards the end of season 3. Cordelia and Remy swear they can bring him back, but to what end?

### Cantarella

On the night that Cantarella showed up at Grave Matters, tensions were already high as they had just lost one of their friends to an unknown curse, with Cantarella delivering the final blow. Pritchard has trouble trusting Cantarella, as she has shown time and time again to keep secrets from the group. They are constantly bickering about the right move to take, and often get into shouting matches in the presence of others. Even after all this, he has come to have feelings to her, admiring her elegance, tenacity and willingness to get the job done. He admits that without her, he would probably be right back where he was, drinking himself to death in the gutter. During one encounter, he offered himself to her to break an affliction that cursed her, causing her to feed on his deepest and darkest fears.

They learned to lean on one another while in the plague land, where she apologized for bringing them all to the Domains. She tells him of the bigger picture, and that if she could have changed how it went down, she would have. The two have become closer since then.

While in Dementlieu, they stayed close the entire masquerade, sharing dances together, and learning more about one another. They finally acknowledged their feelings for one another after Pritchard has a mental break from learning the truth about his brother.

At the beginning of season 4, they have gone to Borca, another Domain of Dread to recuperate while Cordelia learns all she can from Lamordia.

### Cordelia LaMonte

Cordelia arrived the same day Cantarella did, albeit to a much warmer welcome. Pritchard sees Cordelia as a daughter figure, trying to steer her in the right direction and offer guidance where he can. He appreciates her technological prowess, but disapproves of her callousness when it comes to safety around experimentation. He values when she comes to him with issues that he can resolve, as she often goes to Cantarella first. He often tries to repay for his outbursts with gifts and new technologies that he thinks could benefit the party. He is aware of the feelings she has for his brother Alphie, and is supportive of them.

After the truth came out about her and Remy taking Alphie's life, Pritchard has come to resent her prescience. He tries to understand the reasoning they had, and while it saved Alphie's soul, Pritchard only see's the selfishness of the action. In the future, he hopes he can forgive her, and they can start anew.

### Remy DeLafosse

Remy is the closest thing to a best friend that Pritchard has. They both met over their favorite past time, alcohol. One night while visiting the same tavern, Pritchard had overheard Remy talking about a mysterious lute. Taking the outburst as drunken nonsense, Pritchard approached Remy as he thought the company would be good, and what better company than a bard. Little did he know that the lute was real, and mysterious it was. Acknowledging the power that Remy held, Pritchard offered up a spare room to Remy inside Grave Matters, often helping him with his inner demons and assisting wherever needed. Pritchard values Remy's indifferent attitude, but can see the demons that lurk deep beneath that joyous façade.

Pritchard realizes the effect the Domains of Dread are having on Remy. He tries to protect him as much as he can, but Remy's carelessness towards his powers have caused a rift. After the death of Alphie, Pritchard has lost his trust in Remy, but hopes their friendship could be restored.

### Rev

As the newest member of the team, Pritchard has yet developed a strong relationship with Rev. Not much is known about him, but Pritchard respects his survival skills and knowledge of Richemulot. He wishes Rev would stop calling him "Pritchy", but there are other things that take precedence at the moment.

While in Dementlieu, Rev showed himself as a valued member of the team. Pritchard can see Rev changing, opening up, and taking on more responsibilities. After learning about Rev's extended family and their influence amongst the Domains of Dread, he worries that Rev will follow the same path. Pritchard also notices Rev taking notes on how to properly investigate situations, and following his lead when it comes to things that Rev doesn't understand.

### Firan Zal'Honan

Pritchard first met Firan towards the end of Season 2. He initially distrusts Firan, going as far as refusing to sit at his table and ignoring basic manners. However, Pritchard respects the power that Firan holds, his stoicism, and the notion that Firan is a survivor. A survivor of what remains to be seen.

## Equipment and Gear

* While in Richemulot, Pritchard started using The Facestealer, a golden dagger with two faces on the hilt. This dagger allows him to turn into any humanoid that he slays.

### Abilities

* Not only is Pritchard able to spot a weak point in armor to deliver a devastating strike at a mere glance, he was also gifted a enchanted Medallion of Oghma from his father. This medallion showed him the knowledge of where a target would take it's next step, what door to open, or where to place his blade. However, due to Alphie's disconnect with his god, Pritchard has given it to Alphie as a means to potentially jumpstart his connection again.

## Trivia

* Pritchard was based off different detectives, most notably Booker DeWitt from Bioshock Infinite, and John Constantine from the Hellblazer series of comic books.