Baz Brightmoon

**Baz Brightmoon** is a current member of the Brigade. They joined after assisting several others in escorting Malik to where he thought his mother would be held captive, only to discover that she had passed and left his half-sister Isabelle in her place.

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## Personality

When one first meets Baz, the impression they get is frequently a colorful one. Comfortable with the spotlight and a bit of a showboat, Baz has learned how to stand out and make themself likeable at first blush. Their natural high intensity translates well into dramatic flair, and there are plenty of people who have mistaken Baz for a bright spark without substance as a result of this - an impression they attempt to deliberately cultivate at times. Being underestimated leaves more room for them to decide what they want others to know about them, as well as practice the more subtle art of subterfuge. An enterprising prankster, Baz has a fondness for tricks and practical jokes but always does their best to stop short of causing harm or hurting feelings. They also enjoy collaborating on jokes, and will readily extend the hand of friendship to people who seem friendly and willing to go along with their schemes.

While Baz's good humor and playful nature are genuine, there are times when they play up these traits in order to mask deeper and more authentic feelings. Nothing they do is ever half-hearted, and they are capable of nurturing both deep friendships and grudges in equal measure. They have learned to curb their temper over the years, but there are still some injustices that hit close to home, and when they rear their heads Baz will readily make matters personal. They have a low tolerance for lies and a finely tuned radar for bullshit, but respect authenticity when they see it, even if it isn't always pretty. They do, however, have a seldom-seen gentle side and are very warm and affectionate toward those they consider true friends.

While Baz is aware of the importance of their role as a healer, they are far fonder of getting their hands dirty than standing to the back of the fray. They enjoy a good brawl, and while they are not overly fond of killing they will not hesitate to do so if necessary.

Baz is a member of the Brigade, but their innate distrust of organizations has led them to keep many of its members at a friendly distance - the better to observe and make sure the secret society is actually on the level. They have begun to grow closer to several members over time, however, and as they have observed the Brigade's track record of standing up against evil they have become more willing to accept their place as part of the organization instead of a watcher lurking on its fringes.

## Appearance

With the exception of their above-average height, Baz has the dark reddish skin and dark brown hair common to many tieflings. They have ridged horns that curl backward over their hairline in a gentle lightning bolt shape, and wear their hair in a long, messy braid that hangs to their hips, with a few loose chunks that fall over their forehead. Their pointed ears are somewhat mobile, and have been known to press back against their head when Baz is attempting to repress a particularly strong emotion. Baz can be frequently seen smiling, and their gold eyes have a certain twinkle of good humor that takes some of the edge out of their mouth of sharp teeth - teeth that they've been known to bare in anger when they do lose their temper.

Baz is tall and lean, with little to speak of in the way of muscle. Built for stealth and agility rather than for feats of strength, Baz has made relative peace with the fact that they'll never be a bruiser. They walk tall and hold their head high, with the tilt of their horns often serving as a subtle signifier of their emotional state.

Baz's wardrobe is varied, but they tend to favor comfortable clothing that allows them to move around while still being flashy. Their favorite outfit features a brightly patterned long coat and dark green harem pants, along with a comfortable crop top that they will begrudgingly exchange for a warmer shirt on the occasion that they have to make concessions to the weather. They wear a horseshoe on their belt at all times, which serves as their spellcasting focus, along with a bandolier that they conceal beneath their coat when possible.

## Relationships

### Friends:

* Alexstrasza Thunderpouch - Love Interest
* Sliver - Emotional Support Wizard
* Fanri
* Alexander Thunderpouch - Turns out you just need to hang out with him a couple of times

## Relevant/Known Backstory

Baz grew up in the Great Northwest and was born to strictly religious parents in the Whiteshock Citadel. While they were curious about the family religion early in life, Baz's headstrong nature and proclivity for asking questions clashed with their parents' expectations. As they got older, Baz's frustration with religious restrictions and lack of explanation of the Pyxian faith's many rules quickly developed into a disgust with orthodoxy and unquestioning adherence to rules and traditions. Baz's upbringing wasn't entirely devoid of its perks, though - they never wanted for fine food and clothing, and while they found many aspects of polite society chafing, they nevertheless learned how to mingle and make conversation with the other monied church folk in Whiteshock.

Baz's constant fighting with their parents, grudge against the city's religious traditions, and desire to be seen as their own person made them easy pickings for recruitment into the city's less desirable element. They were fond of sneaking out and roaming the city after hours, a habit that quickly led to them falling in with some other kids who had a far less privileged life. Baz was nevertheless fascinated by the stories they told them - of daring escapes, clever heists, and, most alluring of all, being praised and treated with respect by the adults in their lives. They begged the kids to introduce them to the adults they worked for, certain that they would take to the lifestyle, and after some cajoling the other kids gave in. Baz joined the gang for a trial period at first, but soon ran away from home permanently, taking up a life of crime at the relatively tender age of twelve.

Baz was a quick study, and while they lacked the muscle to solve problems through brute force, they excelled in matters of stealth and infiltration. They became very good at picking locks and breaking into places where they shouldn't be, but it wasn't long before their nosy nature began getting them into trouble. One day Baz overheard some of the adults in charge discussing a problem with their "secret weapon" - a tool of some sort that would help the gang's heists go better and ensure its members were able to easily evade the law. The leadership intercepted Baz, catching them red-handed in the middle of eavesdropping, but instead of punishing them like Baz expected, they praised the tiefling for their initiative and suggested that perhaps they might be able to help them with the problem in question. Suspicious but eager for a chance to gain favor, Baz agreed to help and was surprised when they were introduced not to a weapon but to a young, strange-looking boy named Ichi.

## Campaign/Oneshot/Brigade Activity

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## Item(s) of Note (if any)

* Horseshoe (Spellcasting Focus)

* Bloodthirsty Bandolier (Requires Attunement) - This bandolier can hold up to six daggers. It applies an additional +2 damage to any thrown dagger. On an unmodified roll of an 18, 19, or 20, the dagger deals whatever physical damage it deals to the target on the following 1d4 rounds as additional bleeding damage. The bleed damage does not include damage dealt by sneak attack.
* Mantis Shrimp Bracers - The bracers have three charges and regain all expended charges at dawn. When a creature you can see within 60 feet of you damages you, you can use your reaction to expend one of the charges and force the creature to make a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw. On a failure the creature takes 2d10 thunder damage, taking half damage on a success.
* Sentinel Shield - While holding the shield, the user has advantage on Perception checks and initiative rolls. This shield was a gift from Sliver and is decorated with spider motifs.
* Ivory Iron Wandblade - This magic weapon counts as both a +1 Scimitar and a +1 Wand of the War Mage. When casting spells while attuned to this sword, the caster can choose to convert the damage of the spell to cold damage. The first spell or weapon attack that hits while attuned to this sword deals an additional 1d6 cold damage. The wielder can also choose to attack from 10ft away, and if they do so the entirety of the weapon's damage is dealt as cold damage. As a bonus action, the Cold Snap ability can be used to halve a single opponent's movement on the end of a failed DEX save (DC equal to the wielder's spell save DC).

## Quotes

"Do you mean the name everybody calls you, or the name I call you when we're alone?" (while disguised as a Glitterati guard)

"Look at me. I'll believe anything once."

"In the end, because we work to become stronger and lift each other up, we can do more good than cruel people can do evil."

"Sharing something you like is a way of sharing yourself, so why would I say no to that?"

"If you only do things you *know* you'll like, you'll just end up doing the same things every day. Doesn't sound all that fun or adventurous to me!"

"You don't have to be unfailingly good in order to be good enough for us."

"I will die with honor!" "No you won't." \*knocks them unconscious\*

"It's a shame your code of ethics wasn't as good as your fashion sense."

## Warmup Questions

*(See: Warmup Questions)*

**Warmup Question Written in Bold**

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## Trivia

* Baz is a huge fan of celery, often eating it dipped in ranch as an accompaniment to their favored spicy foods
* Baz is the caretaker of a gray render named Grayg, who bonded with them during AoT: Inescapable Nature
* Baz enjoys tea and has an extensive tea collection that they have picked up over years of traveling. Their favorite tea is a black tea dried over pinewood, giving it a distinctive smoky smell and taste.
* Baz occasionally borrows Sliver's Ring of Spell Storing when going on difficult missions. Unless different spells are needed, the ring carries one charge of Identify, one charge of Misty Step, and two charges of Shield when they take it with them.

## Gallery

Headshot. CrabmaliqueMid-bust shot. Nonalinethe cronch. LilgreenfoxSmiling headshot. MeeblottAlt (original) universe Baz with friend Juniper. MeeblottBaz & Alexstrasza Thunderpouch dancing during the events of AoT II. galxy\_studiosBaz commission. Wintercoco