Daz Von Henris

Daz in his casual clothes.

**Daz Von Henris** is a party member of the New Fellers in Scourge of the Empire.

Daz is a kind-hearted wizard who serves in the Royal Guard. He formerly ran the Jolly Bee, a bakery in Herobow that is now owned by his son Arthur Von Henris.

## Appearance

Daz is an older man who is shorter than average and is of a wide build. He has brown eyes and short grey hair.

He is dressed in a slightly modified and lighter version of the Royal Guard uniform to accommodate his spellcasting focus and lack of physical prowess.

Outside of combat, he is often dressed in a simple shirt and pants with a brown apron on top.

## Weapons

Daz relies on his magic ability to fight. However, he still does carry weapons.

* **Quarterstaff -** Doubles as his hiking stick when travelling. He rarely uses it as an actual weapon.
* **Small Knife -** A pocket knife Daz bought from a general store before he joined the Royal Guard.

## Abilities and Powers

* **Mage Hand -** Daz can summon a spectral, floating hand at whim. However, he exclusively uses it to keep Baron Johannes Orville quiet when he gets too rowdy in public.
* **Firebolt -** A mote of flame fired from Daz's hands. His go-to spell during combat.
* **Invisibility -** Daz can turn himself invisible. Extremely useful when he needs to avoid a foe that could easily overpower him.

## Backstory

Daz was born into a family of bakers. Helping out at the family bakery, known as the Jolly Bee, Daz would learn each one of the Von Henris' family recipes by heart and master one baking technique after the other. Growing up and perfecting the art of baking came hand in hand for Daz. Baking fresh pies, cakes, pastries, cookies and brownies became second nature to him.

By his mid-twenties, Daz took over the Jolly Bee. Under his guidance, the Jolly Bee flourished. Many customers were adventurers looking for a warm place to visit that wasn't as rowdy as the local tavern. One of these customers was an adventurer named Marie Ravenshaw.

Weary from her travels, Marie wandered into the Jolly Bee, enchanted by the aroma of freshly baked goods. Intrigued by the exotic tales she shared with him about monsters vanquished and treasures found, a bond began to form. Over time, the stoic warrior found solace in the comforting embrace of the bakery, and the gentle kindness of its owner.

As Marie frequented the Jolly Bee, her love for Daz's pastries grew almost as quickly as their affection for each other. It wasn't long before the adventurer and the baker became inseparable. Marie would eventually retire from being an adventurer, marrying Daz and settling down in Herobow.

With Daz's expertise in baking and Marie's adventurous spirit, the bakery transformed into a unique haven not just for its delicious treats, but also for the captivating atmosphere. Marie brought her tales of daring exploits into the heart of the Jolly Bee, captivating patrons with her animated storytelling. Meanwhile, inspired by Marie's tales of adventure, Daz had unintentionally begun incorporating magical touches to his baked goods. Furthermore, Daz began taking sign language classes to help share Marie's tales to those with hearing impairment.

Daz and Marie's love story took on a new chapter with the arrival of their son, Arthur. Arthur grew up surrounded by the tantalizing aromas of magical pastries and the captivating tales of his adventurous mother. From an early age, he exhibited a talent for baking, just like his father. Together, they ran the Jolly Bee, with each family member playing a unique role. Daz continued to be the steady hand in the kitchen, Arthur infused the menu with his creative energy, and Marie kept patrons enthralled with her tales of slaying beasts and vanquishing horrors of the night.

Tragedy struck when Marie, succumbed to a sudden and mysterious illness. In the wake of Marie's passing, Daz was left to navigate the familiar halls of the Jolly Bee with a heavy heart. The aroma of pastries seemed bittersweet, a reminder of the love and adventures that once defined the bustling bakery. One day, Daz discovered a tome among Marie's belongings—a textbook of arcane knowledge that she had found during her travels.

Driven by a desire to honor Marie's memory and inspired by her magical tales of adventure, Daz delved into the mystic arts. His apron, once adorned with flour, now bore traces of magical dust as he sought to unlock the secrets of the arcane. The kitchen that had been their shared domain now became a sanctuary where Daz, guided by his memories of Marie, immersed himself in the study of spells and enchantments.

Daz would then decide to take his magical studies to the next level and seek the tutelage of Nicholas, the court wizard. Proud of his father taking the initiative to reach his goals, Arthur, now married to Elara Silvervale, would run the Jolly Bee in Daz's stead.

## Trivia

* Daz is hard of hearing. This became canon after Roy continuously wasn't able to hear other players because of Discord glitching out so he just rolled along with it in character.
* The Jolly Bee got its name after Aziz went on a long rant about how much he despises the real-world Jollibee chain of fast food restaurants