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Race: Human
Class: Noble (Aristocrat) / Warlock (Fiend Patron - Pact of the Chain)
Alignment: Lawful Evil
Faction: Cassalanter Family / Cult of Asmodeus (secret)
Basic Stats
- AC: 15 (Mage Armour)
- HP: 48
- Speed: 30 ft
- Abilities:
- STR: 10 (+0)
- DEX: 14 (+2)
- CON: 12 (+1)
- INT: 16 (+3)
- WIS: 13 (+1)
- CHA: 18 (+4)
- Notable Skills:
- Deception (+7)
- Insight (+4)
- Persuasion (+7)
- Arcana (+6)
- Saving Throws: CHA +7, INT +6
Likes to Talk About
- Wealth and Influence – Loves to flaunt the Cassalanter family’s status and network of connections.
- Art and Music – Especially rare or exotic pieces; claims to be a patron of the arts.
- Philanthropy – Enjoys discussing charitable donations and social programs he has “supported.”
- Mysticism and Occult Lore – Has a fascination with old rituals, devils, and contracts (though subtly weaves these into conversations).
- Family Legacy – Speaks of the Cassalanters’ long-standing reputation and contributions to Waterdeep’s prosperity.
Avoids Talking About
- Cassalanter Deal with Asmodeus – Becomes evasive or overly defensive if questioned about cult rumours or missing finances.
- His Children – If pressed about their wellbeing or any suspicious behaviour, he quickly changes the subject.
- Demons and Devils – Masks his discomfort or fascination with dark forces unless he believes the listener is trustworthy (or compromised).
- Guilt and Regret – Avoids any suggestion of remorse for morally dubious actions.
Bias
- Wealth Equals Power – Sees impoverished people as expendable pawns in a greater game.
- Distrusts Adventurers – Believes them to be reckless and dangerous to Waterdeep’s social order.
- Respects Scholars and Mages – Finds intellectual pursuits intriguing and often befriends those with arcane expertise.
- Secret Loathing of Nobles – Resents other noble houses for their hypocrisy, yet hides it behind charm and alliances.
Daily Life and Habits
- Morning Routine – Begins with a luxurious breakfast and a walk through the family gardens while reviewing finances and reports.
- Daytime Tasks – Hosts meetings with merchants, attends city council sessions, and manages the Cassalanter bank. Often schedules secretive rituals or sends coded messages to cult members.
- Evenings – Attends galas or private dinners to gather intelligence and influence rivals.
- Night-time Ritual – Prays at his private altar, making offerings to maintain his pact with Asmodeus.
Rough Family
- Parents: Lord Victoro and Lady Ammalia Cassalanter—leaders of the Cassalanter family. Doran idolises his father but fears his mother’s cold ruthlessness.
- Siblings:
- Older Sister: Elyssa Cassalanter – Married into another noble house, now distant from the family’s dark dealings.
- Younger Brother: Darien Cassalanter – Naïve and overly trusting, unaware of the darker side of their family’s wealth.
- Children: None (though rumoured to have an illegitimate child hidden away).
- Associates: Employs several spies, thugs, and cultists disguised as servants or traders.
Key Quotes
- “Wealth is not just a measure of gold, but of the power to shape the world around you.”
- “Charity, my dear, is just another form of investment.”
- “Ignorance is a luxury only the poor can afford.”
Secrets (for DM eyes only)
- Debt to Asmodeus – The Cassalanters’ wealth is bound to infernal contracts, and Doran has been tasked with collecting souls to repay their debt.
- Contingency Plans – Keeps a hidden vault beneath the family estate, filled with ritual components, infernal relics, and escape routes.
- Personal Doubts – Doran secretly fears that his pact will consume him, and he occasionally seeks ways to escape it—but lacks the courage to betray his infernal master.
- Hidden Ally – Doran’s familiar, an imp named Malphas, acts as his advisor and spy, whispering dark truths in his ear.