Edgar Nulph

**Edgar Zebulon Nulph** is an eccentric, functional alcoholic mage, exorcist, and treasure hunter living in Los Angeles, California. He is the uncle of **Odessa Nulph** and a member of **Team Humanity**.

## Description

### Appearance

Edgar stands about 5'11" with a slim, somewhat gaunt build. He rarely looks put together; his clothes are disheveled and often wrinkled. He usually sports a 5 'o clock shadow and his dirty blonde hair is usually unkemt. He has dark eyes and carries himself with an aloof manner. He can usually be seen wearing an enchanted trenchcoat when he's "working", or if he otherwise is expecting danger.

Edgar is somewhat arrogant and holds himself with a cocky air, walking with swagger and an expression that tells everyone he knows something they don't. And that's usually true--Edgar is very clever and resourceful, usually one or two steps ahead of everyone else in the room.

Being an experienced wizard, Edgar rarely relies on weapons in situations of danger, instead using spells and other magical items. He does, however, often have a silver knife somewhere on his person just in case.

### Personality

Charming, cocky, and snarky to a fault, Edgar has a dry sense of humor and possesses little talent when it comes to being an responsible, functioning adult.

Edgar is laid back, though most would call him aloof. Having witnessed the horrors of the world, he is quite cynical and views the intentions of others with intense suspicion. He doesn't seem too concerned with the ethical ramifications of magic or those concerning his job, deflecting with sarcastic jokes. Due to the number of people who have been hurt or killed around him, Edgar prefers to work alone, though he has recently made an exception for his niece, Odessa.

He is noted for being a scoundrel and is brutally honest with people, even devils and angels, and is never shy of expressing his attraction to those he encounters--he has left a string of broken hearts and destroyed relationships behind him, and it seems that they can't travel anywhere without meeting some woman who ends up slapping him across the face.

Despite his somewhat bleak view of the world, Edgar is an honorable man; he has no problem lying, cheating, and stealing from strangers, but he would do anything for the small circle of people he cares about. He has a strong sense of remorse for many of his past actions, and is so overwhelmed with the guilt and nightmares that he is constantly drinking and smoking.

He tends to be a pessimistic realist, and has a tendency to be arrogant and overconfident in his ability. He's an incredible liar, even going so far as to trick the **Queen of Merriment**. Most people, including Edgar himself, often refer to him as a bastard with questionable morals--it's true, he isn't above fighting dirty or exploiting magic and cheating others to get what he wants. And, when it comes to protecting Odessa, he's willing to go even farther.

## Biography

### Background

Edgar was born in the halls of the Nulph Estate, the younger or two sons to **Charles** and **Lorraine Nulph**. He had a privileged upbringing, though even from a young age he showed a knack for getting into trouble. He especially had a good chuckle irritating his older brother, Roland, by playing pranks on him. This only worsened when he developed his powers of illusion.

A black sheep from childhood, Edgar never really fit in with his family or their high society life and was constantly at odds with both of his parents. When he was sixteen years old, instead of taking the initiation into the Hellfire Club, Edgar instead ran away to London where he lived in a dirty flat with a number of drunks and punks. He joined a punk band and used his illusions to con tourists and rob people. Roland eventually tracked him down after a few months, leading to the two having a massive falling out, which even involved a punch being thrown.

Officially exiled from the family, Edgar remained in London for another year, officially leaving in 1992.

### Travels

Edgar began to travel across Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean. Everywhere he went, he learned some new bit of magic or obscure lore, and stayed long enough to get involved in a few interesting situations and have a fling with a pretty local girl before disappearing to the next place.

During this time, he dabbled in black magic and crossed a few unscrupulous cults. It was also during this time that he made contact with the entity known as **Hadar**, though it's not known exactly what that means.

### Raising the Dead

In early 1995, Edgar was contacted by his brother Roland, who flew him back to London for an emergency--his infant daughter, Odessa, had died suddenly in the night. She was born sickly and her lungs just...stopped, it seemed. Roland was aware of Edgar's darker abilities and asked him for help bringing her back. Edgar agreed with no hesitation.

Together, Edgar and Roland abducted infamous pedophile Winston Rivers, who had been released from trial based on a technicality. Edgar brought him to his brother's basement and killed him--the ritual to bring back Odessa required a life for a life. When the life finished draining from Rivers, Odessa began to breathe again as she came back to life. She reached for Edgar, who was the first to hold her post-resurrection.

Edgar stayed in London for another three days in secret. Before he left, he bought Odessa a teddy bear. This would be the last time he would see his brother.

### Treasure Hunter

He continued his travels and adventures and by 1997, Edgar had started to work as a freelance exorcist and treasure hunter alongside his best friend and partner, Henry. His travels broadened even more from before, and he gained something of a reputation. In 2003, he and Henry would stop seeing eye to eye, leading to Henry selling Edgar out and nearly getting him killed. The two parted ways and haven't spoken since.

After that, Edgar fell into a rut of binge-drinking, fighting, and dangerous adventures. He was always on the move, always headed somewhere new. In 2007, he traveled to Los Angeles and decided to stay there. He got an apartment in West Hollywood, where he remains to this day.

### Recent History

In 2008, Edgar would meet **Virgil Summers**, an information broker and club owner who was new in town. The two met when Edgar was directed to him while searching for an enchanted feather for a client. The two found they got along and began working together regularly. Virgil would become Edgar's only real friend in Los Angeles and one of the few people in general that Edgar actually trusted.

In March of 2011, Edgar received a surprise visit from Victoria, who made him promise that if anything ever happened to her and Roland, Edgar would take care of Odessa and not let her fall into Lorraine's custody. Edgar agreed without hesitation. She left soon after.

That July, Edgar received a phone call from the Nulph family lawyer that Roland and Victoria had died and that Edgar was listed as the guardian for Odessa. Edgar agreed to take Odessa in and look after her, just like he promised. Little did he know that this would be a decision that would change his life forever.

## Appearances

### Urban Arcana

#### Season 1

* **S01E01 -** *"City of Angels"*
* **S01E02 -** *"Mirror Mirror"*
* **S01E03 -** *"Queen Bee"*
* **S01E04 -** *"Tangled Webs"*
* **S01E05 -** *"Party Hardy*
* **S01E06 -** *"The Coming Shadow"*
* **S01E07 -** *"The Iron Giant*
* **S01E09 -** *"Mother Dearest"*
* **S01E10 -** *"Homecoming"*
* **S01E11 -** *"Dark Declarations"*
* **S01E12 -** *"Tremors"*
* **S01E13 -** *"Rave On!"*
* **S01E14 -** *"Running with the Wolves"*
* **S01E15 -** *"Mambo No. 666"*
* **S01E16 -** *"Revelations"*
* **S01E17 -** *"Storage Wars"*
* **S01E18 -** *"Don't Worry, Be Happy"*
* **S01E19 -** *"The Clouds Burst"*
* **S01E20 -** *"The Blood We Spill"*
* **S01E21 -** *"Into the Hellfire Forge"*
* **S01E22 -** *"This is How the World Ends"*

## Relationships

### Odessa Nulph

Even from her infancy, Edgar has had a soft spot for his niece; he may be a cynical bastard but when it comes to Odessa, he's a soft papa bear who would do anything to make her smile. He deeply cares about her and it seems the only thing that can move him to true anger is someone targeting Odessa or putting her in needless danger. He is very protective of her, going so far as threatening creatures much more powerful than himself if they should pose a danger to her.

The two have grown very close since she came to live with him, and he believes that Odessa is the one bright spot in his miserable, bleak life. Really, she is the first thing he has ever had to live for and she has made him actually try to be a better man; he wants to be the man she sees him as. To this end, he has become involved in a number of situations and conflicts he would otherwise avoid in an effort to make sure Odessa is safe.

While he normally likes to work alone, he quickly took Odessa on as a student and partner in his treasure hunting business. He originally only wanted her to work as a research assistant but she quickly proved her pluck, cleverness, resourcefulness, and magical skill and now the two work in the field as equal partners. He trusts Odessa implicitly, even though her big, bleeding heart can get them into more trouble than he'd like.

As time passes, his love for his niece has grown even more. He's not a great parental figure but he's capable where it counts--he's there for her, always willing to lend an ear with no judgement and he doesn't condescend to her. He trusts her judgement, even when he disagrees with her, and there is nothing he wouldn't do for her.

### Virgil Summers

For several years, Virgil was the only friend Edgar had. Really, he was Edgar's best friend. The two have had a professional relationship for four years and Virgil had become the only person Edgar actually trusted, going so far as to bring him with Odessa and himself on a number of adventures, and even leaving Odessa in his care when Edgar was needed elsewhere.

Then he discovered Virgil had been lying to him--he was a devil, he had been carrying on an illicit relationship with Odessa, and he was somewhat involved in a number of the issues that had been plaguing her for weeks. This breach of trust was too much and their relationship has since fallen apart. Despite a brief period where they worked together to save Odessa when she had been kidnapped, the two have never managed to patch the fence.

Needless to say, this betrayal has hurt Edgar beyond words. Edgar no longer trusts Virgil and he no longer considers the devil his friend. He doesn't actively wish him harm but he doesn't want anything to do with him anymore.

### Arthur Reid

While Edgar was very suspicious of Arthur at first and had his misgivings about the young hunter, he has seemed to have changed his tune entirely since Arthur has started to live with them. By Christmas, he was treating Arthur like part of the family and where it had been Edgar and Odessa before, Arthur has seamlessly worked his way to become a member of the group. Arthur often accompanies them on their adventures now, lending his skill at hunting and combat to their pool of skills.

More than anything, Edgar has noticed that Arthur seems to be a genuine friend to Odessa and he appreciates that Arthur often goes out of his way to protect her. He has grown to trust Arthur, though that trust is still on something of a probationary basis. Regardless, he does like Arthur and the two have even found common ground on a number of issues, most notably regarding music.

### Mister Snow

Edgar has shared some measure of animosity with Mister Snow since he moved to town. The pair got off to a bad start almost immediately when Edgar interfered with the Anarchs' business, stealing an enchanted chalice from them for a client. Mister Snow, furious, sent a number of vampires to fetch him--all of whom Edgar destroyed. Edgar would go to become a thorn in the Anarchs' side, as Mister Snow puts it, for some months.

Eventually, the two would meet and come to a professional agreement--they shared an equal measure of distaste and respect for each other, and agreed to leave each other alone. Edgar wouldn't interfere with vampire business and they would leave him alone and not get involved in his business.

This agreement would persist for years, until Odessa came to town and quickly became involved in vampire business. Since then, Edgar and Mister Snow have been forced to put their past baggage aside and work together for a common cause. Neither are particularly happy about it, but their mutual respect has seemed to grow. Mister Snow regards Edgar as one of the few people he can trust, and Edgar has admitted that Mister Snow is "efficient, honorable, and terrifying".

### Lorraine Nulph

Edgar has had a strained relationship with his mother since he was a child. She was always overbearing and strict, and Edgar naturally rebelled against her every chance he got. She did try to play mediator between Edgar and his father, though she always ultimately sided with her husband. Edgar leaving broke Lorraine's heart and, over time, their relationship has not improved. If anything, it's gotten worse; each regard the other with intense animosity. She refers to Edgar as a good-for-nothing bum and a drunk, and he regards her as a fascist and a crone.

## Abilities

### Magical Items

* **Bag of Holding -** Edgar carries an old, leather bag capable of storing much more than it would appear at first glance.
* **Coat of Protection -** Edgar's signature trenchcoat has a number of enchantments on it, providing basic protection, heightening his reflexes and willpower, and prevents unwilling possession by demons, ghosts, and other evil creatures.
* **Friendly Rope -** A 50-foot length of rope that can be animated, and it behaves like a loyal dog.
* **Glasses of Seeing -** His sunglasses have a constant *Detect Magic* effect and can be activated to have the *Arcane Sight* and *Darkvision* spells once per day each.
* **Lighter -** He usually has this lighter for smoking, but it does have a few small enchantments; he can use it to cast *Pyrotechnics* and *Daylight* once per day each.
* **Material Component Pouch -** Unable to afford a wand or other arcane focus, Edgar carries a small pouch on his belt that contains his array of material components for his spells.
* **Ring of Spell Storing -** This enchanted ring is capable of storing magical energy, allowing Edgar to functionally store spell energy into the ring which lets him cast the spell later.
* **Taxi -** A magical taxi that he won in a card game. The taxi was enchanted with some minor wards but it's real skill was its Chameleon ability: he could flip a switch and the car would magically pass unnoticed by mundanes around him. Unfortunately, the taxi was seemingly destroyed when a werewolf rammed it with a semi-truck in **S01E19.** It was shown severely damaged and undrivable, and hasn't been seen since.

### Skills

* **Alchemy -** He is capable of brewing basic potions.
* **Escape Artist -** Edgar is skilled at breaking out of bonds, such as handcuffs, with little effort.
* **Liar -** He is extremely talented in the art of deception, disguise, and bluffing.
* **Occult Knowledge -** Edgar has acquired an extensive knowledge of the supernatural, and is well-versed in demonology and the dark arts.
* **Skilled Detective -** He is a skilled detective, able to deduce a lot from a little. He specializes in supernatural investigation, able to tell what supernatural entity is at large based on a small pool of clues.
* **Skilled Fighter -** While not a world-class fighter, Edgar possesses some degree of proficiency in fighting, occasionally resorting to physical means when he can't use a spell. He can use knives, firearms, and even makeshift weapons when necessary.
* **Tactician & Strategy -** Edgar is extremely cunning and capable of out-thinking his opponents and devising elaborate and brilliant--if sometimes unorthodox--methods and strategies for his allies. He is quick to put together clues and figure out his enemies' moves before anybody else.

### Known Spells

As a mage who has traveled the world and studied esoteric methods of magic, Edgar knows a wide variety of spells. The following list represents a small number of these, listing only the spells he has used in-game.

* Cantrips: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Read Magic, Breeze, Dancing Lights, Ray of Frost, Mage Hand, Message, Prestidigitation
* 1st - Alarm, *Arms of Hadar,* Charm Person, Disguise Self, Endure Elements, Magic Missile, Mindlink, Protection from Evil, Shield, Shocking Grasp, Sleep, Unseen Servant
* 2nd - Acid Arrow, Alter Self, Arcane Lock, Blur, Detect Thoughts, Invisibility, Knock, Locate Object, Minor Image, Mirror Image, Scorching Ray, Silent Table
* 3rd - Clairvoyance, Dispel Magic, Haste, Hold Person, *Hunger of Hadar,* Invisibility Sphere, Lightning Bolt, Magic Circle Against Evil, Major Image, Nondetection, Suggestion
* 4th - Black Tentacles, Confusion, Dimension Door, Hallucinatory Terrain, Illusory Wall, Locate Creature, Phantasmal Killer, Scrying, Secure Shelter
* 5th - Dismissal, Life Bubble, Lightning Arc, Mirage Arcana, Sending, Passwall, Polymorph, Telekinesis, Wall of Force
* 6th - Contingency, Greater Dispel Magic, Mislead

## Trivia

* He was born on a Saturday, or so he likes to tell people.
* He's far-sighted.
* Fond of bananas and detests pears.
* Has allegedly seen the Loch Ness Monster, who he describes as "a right bitch".
* Not a fan of camping.
* Has a fondness for "little shops"; gift stores in hotels, casinos, hospitals, etc.
* His favorite musicians are The Clash, but his favorite song is *Come on Eileen* by Dexy's Midnight Runners.
* He doesn't own a drivers' license or any other kind of ID. Instead, he uses an old Blockbuster Video card that he disguises with illusions as he needs.