Cassia North

Cassia North is a tiefling sorcerer and a member of the adventuring party known as the Celestial Syndicate. She is played by Katy Mier.

## Character Information

### Family

Edmund Beckett (adopted mother)Alana Beckett (adopted mother)

Kyra (adopted sister)

Erwin Rhy of the House Beckett (adopted brother)

Enjoldian of the House Beckett (adopted brother)

### Connections

Damien Andrano (best friend)Celestial Syndicate (member)

## **Description**

### **Appearance**

Cassia is a tielfing girl with pink skin and hair. She is 5'4" and has horns and a tail. She wears a blue skirt and corset, as well as a Cloak of Many Fashions, which can appear however she chooses.

"I am a youngish, female, pink tiefling. I've got really light pink skin, and darker pink hair. I'm dressed in relatively nice, blue garb. I give off a fresh young vibe." - Katy's opening description of Cassia

### **Personality**

Optimistic and loyal, Cassia can quickly make friends, and becomes attached to them easily. She shows lots of love to those she cares about, and is sometimes a little too invested in their lives earning her the nickname "Nosy-ass Tiefling." Though she appreciates everything her adoptive family did for her, she is determined to meet her biological parents.

## Equipment and Items

**The Cloak of Many Fashions** - obtained from the statue in the Myconid colony, this magical cloak has the ability to shape-shift to mimic any colour, pattern and texture of material the wearer desires. Cassia usually keeps it as an icy blue and white cloak.

**Horn ornaments** - a silver band with vines etched into it and another band with a small purple stone embedded in it

**White Dragon Mask** - an ornate hand-carved wooden mask styled after a white dragon.

## Birthday and Star Sign

Cassia was born on Aleuth the 15th and that makes her a Feysa, with a Pixie guardian. They are said to have immense luck and are very agreeable to be around. Her birth stone is an emerald (which she plans to put on a horn ornament).

## **Biography**

### **Background**

#### **Adoption**

Cassia never knew her biological parents. She was left under the Life Tree in the Nymphwood Forest Northeast of Luxton as an infant, wrapped in a cloth. In the cloth with her was a magic wand and a compass with the engraving "Dear Cassia- may you always find your North."

Lucky for the baby, she was discovered by a young human couple, Edmund and Alana Beckett. Unable to have children of their own, they took the baby Cassia into town and decided to raise her as their own. The small town was fairly diverse and didn't find the Beckett's new addition too strange. Edmund and Alana let Cassia know about her mysterious origins from a young age, but agreed not to let her know about the wand she was found with until her 18th birthday.

#### **Siblings**

Three years after the Becketts took Cassia in, they adopted another baby girl, a white tabaxi named Kyra. As the girls grew up together they became very close, constantly playing games and pretending to be out on adventures together. Kyra had a feistiness to her personality that Cassia didn't always approve of, but all in all the girls got along well.

About five years after Kyra joined the family, the Becketts picked up two more children in need: a firbolg boy named Erwin Rhy, and a lizardfolk boy named Enjoldian. They were found on the streets together and were roughly the same age, so the Becketts got used to calling them "the twins" or "the boys." Cassia loves them all, but her bond with Kyra always remained special. The family grew up in relative poverty, but were happy together.

At the start of the campaign, Cassia is 18, Kyra is 15, and Erwin Rhy and Enjoldian are 10.

### **Session Zero**

On Cassia's 18th birthday, her parents gift her the wand from her biological parents and asked her to pick up some meat for a special birthday dinner. Cassia leaves, but feels compelled to visit the Life Tree in the Nymphwood Forest where she was found as a baby. There, she felt something awaken in her, a stirring of magic that was long-suppressed.

Upon her return to Luxton, Cassia was horrified to find the town burning under attack from a mob of vicious gnolls. Finding her house in ruin and her family missing, Cassia ran through the night with what little she had, not stopping until she ran into Damien Andrano. The two of them were attacked by more gnolls in the night, and Cassia was able to produce ice magic for the first time enabling her to save her new friend. Damien revealed his mission for the Order of the Arcane Eye, and Cassia agreed to go with him to Opaz.

## **Relationships**

### **The Beckett Family**

Cassia will forever be thankful for the life she had in Luxton. Her brothers and sister mean the world to her, and Edmund and Alana will always be her "Mama" and "Daddy," but Cassia can't help but feel that she's meant to return to her biological parents and discover the secrets of the compass and her newfound power.

### **Damien Andrano**

Cassia and Damien are best friends and love each other unconditionally. They met when they were both going through very difficult times, and have supported each other throughout their journeys, helping each other overcome many obstacles. The two have been overly protective of each other since meeting the rest of the adventuring party. Damien is by far the closest friend Cassia has ever had.

Cassia quickly developed feelings for Damien, but loves their best friend dynamic. She constantly wants to be involved in anything he's working on, and easily gets jealous of anyone who spends time alone with him. She doesn't think he has any romantic feelings towards her, but hasn't ruled out the possibility that he might someday. She often goes back and forth between wanting to protect him, and wanting him to protect her.

### **Myria Amaranthis**

Cassia has a positive relationship with each of Myria's personas. She loves Alice, and feels protective of her because despite her quiet nature, her apparent age reminds her of her younger sister, Kyra. Cassia is also somewhat protective of Myria, especially since starting to believe in her ability to see the dead. Myria seems fragile to Cassia, and Cassia would hate to see anything happen to her. Piety and Cassia don't have much of a relationship, but Cassia looks up to her because of her bold personality. Piety is also the first tiefling Cassia has ever remembered encountering. Cassia also admires Earendil's calm and skill in battle.

### **Malik Silverleaf**

Cassia and Malik have bonded over their relationships with magic, though sometimes Cassia feels guilty for being able to cast inherently as opposed to Malik who clearly studied his craft for years. They can butt heads morally sometimes, but Cassia wants him to be happy and enjoys spending time with him, and likes when he's feeling more social

### **Blitz of Shelburn**

Damien's rivalry earlier on with Blitz sometimes effects Cassia's relationship with him. As the story goes on, however, Cassia learns to value him as an asset to the party, as well as a friend. She eventually acknowledges his leadership skills, but can get fed up with him, especially because of his rough relationship with Piety.

### **Blomf Vald**

Cassia and Blomf are friendly and care about each other's safety, but without knowing too much about Blomf's history, Cassia thinks he often makes poor choices. Sometimes it's like having a little brother again, except this one is huge and tattooed. She likes that he's often funny even if he doesn't mean to be, and appreciates his naturally fair outlook on life.

## **Trivia**

* Cassia was named after a flowery tree which produces a spice similar to cinnamon
* Katy took inspiration for Cassia's southern accent from her English Lit teacher in high school
* Early on in the character creation process, Katy was planning on playing a Wildmagic Sorcerer, but ended up going with something that wouldn't accidentally cause a TPK in a streamed setting
* Cassia's birthday is on the 15th of Alluth
* Cassia and Damien have the same star sign