Elias Devereaux

Appearance

Elias Devereaux is a tall, broad-shouldered man with a meticulously groomed beard shot through with streaks of silver. His sharp, steel-gray eyes miss nothing, and his posture radiates the unyielding confidence of a man who has spent decades wielding authority. He wears dark, stately robes trimmed with Braelor’s civic insignia, a polished signet ring on his right hand, and a cane—not for support, but as a symbol of his office and a potential weapon if needed.

Personality

Elias is a man of discipline, law, and order, deeply devoted to the stability of Braelor. Though outwardly impartial, he harbors a deep disdain for chaos and lawlessness. His judgments are meticulous and deliberate, yet he is not without compassion—so long as it does not threaten the city's order. Elias has little patience for politics, but he recognizes its necessity and is adept at navigating its treacherous waters. He values loyalty and intelligence, rewarding those who serve the city well and crushing those who seek to undermine it.

Backstory

Born into a lesser noble house with a long tradition of civil service, Elias was raised with the belief that duty to the city outweighed personal ambition. He studied law from a young age, serving as a clerk in Braelor’s courts before rising through the ranks as a prosecutor. His unflinching stance against corruption earned him both allies and enemies, but his strategic mind and sharp legal wit secured him a seat as one of Braelor’s most respected magistrates.

As the city grows increasingly unstable—plagued by rising crime, political unrest, and whispers of darker conspiracies—Elias sees it as his duty to prevent Braelor from descending into chaos, even if it means making difficult and unpopular decisions.

Quirks

• Always carries a pocket watch, which he checks obsessively.
• Has an uncanny ability to recognize when someone is lying.
• Drinks black coffee so strong that most others find it undrinkable.