Jory Banc

Jory Banc is a kalashtar warlock and planar traveler. Originally from the Southern Archipelago, they appear in Lords of Shadows as a time-displaced traveler.

## Appearance

Jory appears like a human with unnaturally clear skin and bright blue-gray eyes. They have brown hair that they keep in an upside down crown brain.

## Personality

Jory is usually rough and abrasive, and can be rude at first. They are ambitious and curious; they have an almost insatiable thirst for knowledge and power. They are tenacious and diligent when working on problems.

## Biography

Jory and their twin Joseph were born to kalashtar sorceress Starla Banc, who would become the Dream Guardian in the Shadowfell. After the twins' father was killed, Starla left the newborn twins with adventurer Eliza Quill, who adopted them and moved to her childhood home in the Archipelago to raise them.

Growing up, Jory had few friends and spent most of their time reading books on magic and planar travel in the library. They were close with their aunt, Laura Nicks, but they didn't get to see each other often due to Laura's travels. Jory has had two girlfriends.

In 1614, when they were 18, Jory, Joseph, and Eliza had to go into hiding on their home island after Joseph escaped an abusive relationship with a mobster from the main island. During the quarantine, Jory secretly attempted a ritual to visit the Astral Plane, but they ended up stranded in the plane. Joseph tried to pull them back to the Material Plane, but ended up getting stuck too. They were saved by Laura Nicks. While Laura stayed on the island to teach the twins about their psionic powers, Jory reconnected with their aunt and mended their relationship with their brother.

In 1620 PS, Joseph was captured by the Unseelie King Consort. Jory, who had now formed a warlock pact with their aunt to gain access to more magic, entered the Feywild to rescue him, but was nearly killed by the Unseelie King Consort's generals. They were saved by the archfey Laudna Lyrelor, who was Laura Nicks' patron. Laudna let Jory live in their domain while they tried to formulate a plan. The opportunity eventually came when adventurers from the year 1712 PS came to fight the Unseelie King Consort.

## Relationships

### Family

* Laura Nicks: Laura Nicks is Jory's aunt and warlock patron. They were close when Jory was a child, but drifted apart due to Laura's traveling. They had the opportunity to reconnect after Jory got stuck in the Astral Plane. Since then, Jory learned their magic from Laura.
* Joseph Banc: Jory had a complicated relationship with their twin brother. Growing up, Jory felt like they were in his shadow due to him being more outgoing and well-liked by other people their age. As a result, Jory had a vitriolic relationship with him. Their relationship worsened after the family had to quarantine on their island due to Joseph's ex-boyfriend; deep down they still harbored some anger toward him for it. However, they mended their relationship with the help of their aunt.

## Abilities

### General Abilities

* Spellcasting: Jory has spells as a sorcerer and a warlock. They have psionic magic, allowing them to learn new spells on the fly and use their mind to form spells.
* Weaponry: Jory is a skilled swordfighter, wielding a magic rapier as their pact weapon.
* Kalashtar Abilities: Jory can make telepathic connections with other people and has resistance to psychic damage.
* Astral Physiology: Jory doesn't need to breathe and is resistance to fire and cold damage.