Chike Goldbark

Auditor for the Golden Exchange

Paladin (Oath of Conquest), Level 15

144

18 ( +3 Amulet of the Titan’s Endurance)

Male

299

389

7’8

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Sharp, piercing dark brown eyes that reflect both wisdom and an unyielding scrutiny, suited to his role as an enforcer.

Dark gray with a faint, polished sheen, hinting at his meticulous nature and care for his appearance.

Large and muscular with a robust, powerful build that conveys strength and authority.

Thick, curved tusks that add to his grandeur and gravitas.

Wears a refined, steampunk-inspired suit that is elegant yet understated, featuring leather straps and metal accents without visible gears. The suit combines Victorian elegance with subtle steampunk elements, emphasizing a mechanical, industrial aesthetic suited for a high-ranking, dignified individual.

Chike is strictly loyal to the Golden Exchange and its head, Thalior the Multiplier. He supports policies that increase economic stability and protect wealth within the Exchange’s control. Politically, he favors measures that enhance accountability, transparency, and economic control.

Auditor and Financial Enforcer for the Golden Exchange.

Auditor and enforcer responsible for detecting financial discrepancies, ensuring compliance, and protecting the Golden Exchange’s interests.

7: Chike is naturally suspicious and analytical, especially in his role as an auditor. He rarely takes anything at face value and is skilled at uncovering deception.

3: While he can be forceful when necessary, Chike tends to maintain a controlled and measured approach, relying on authority rather than aggression.

6: He is highly curious, especially regarding financial discrepancies and irregularities, as his work requires a sharp investigative nature.

2: Chike prioritizes duty and financial order over empathy, rarely allowing personal feelings to interfere with his professional responsibilities.

9: Unwaveringly loyal to the Golden Exchange, his commitment to the organization and its mission is nearly

6: Chike is brave and resolute, willing to confront powerful adversaries to uphold the Exchange’s interests, but he approaches risk with caution.

5: He is ambitious but tempered, focused more on fulfilling his responsibilities and maintaining order than on personal advancement.

8: Known for his integrity, Chike is straightforward and direct, valuing transparency and truth in his work.

Insight, Perception, Investigation, Intimidation

Insight, Investigation

+5

+2

16

12

26 (boosted by the Amulet of the Titan’s Endurance, ensuring resilience and high HP)

14

16

18

• 1st Level: Command, Shield of Faith, Divine Favor
• 2nd Level: Zone of Truth, Hold Person, Find Steed
• 3rd Level: Bestow Curse, Blinding Smite

• 1st Level – 4 slots
• 2nd Level – 3 slots
• 3rd Level – 2 slots

Heavy Armor Master, Resilient (Wisdom)

• +2 Constitution (already integrated with his Constitution being at 20 before the amulet)
• +2 Charisma (boosting his authority and presence)

Titanic Stamina: When reduced to 0 hit points, Chike can drop to 1 hit point instead. Usable once per day, recharges at dawn.

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3/Day

Chike’s journey to becoming the Golden Exchange’s auditor and enforcer began in his youth, where he demonstrated an aptitude for financial analysis and physical prowess. Rising through the ranks, he developed a reputation for his meticulous nature, strength, and dedication to financial integrity. Over the years, his unyielding commitment to the Exchange made him a prominent figure, trusted to handle sensitive and high-stakes investigations.

Ruthless Reputation of the Golden Exchange – The Golden Exchange, where Chike works, is ruthless when it comes to collecting debts or enforcing rules. Chike himself is tasked with upholding this unyielding approach, giving him the authority to use whatever means necessary to maintain order and ensure compliance.

Hidden Dealings – Chike has knowledge of undisclosed “shadow accounts” within the Exchange, used to manage delicate matters outside public view. Only the highest-ranking officials, including Thalior the Multiplier, are aware of these accounts.

Chike’s primary motivation is to uphold the integrity, power, and wealth of the Golden Exchange. He sees his role as a sacred duty, ensuring that debts are honored, rules are followed, and the Exchange’s interests are protected at all costs. His loyalty to the Exchange is unwavering, fueled by a deep sense of duty and belief in its authority over economic matters.

• Maintaining Order: Preventing financial discrepancies and enforcing the Exchange’s rules with an iron fist.

• Tolerating Controlled Corruption: Corruption is permissible as long as dues are paid and the Exchange benefits. Chike ensures that even those bending the rules contribute to the wealth and stability of the institution.

• Strengthening the Golden Exchange’s Power: Chike aims to consolidate the Exchange’s influence, establishing it as the supreme economic authority and ensuring its hold over Luminaris and beyond.

• Preserving His Own Legacy: Chike aspires to be remembered as the Exchange’s most dedicated enforcer, a figure of fear and respect in the financial world.

Ceremonial heavy mace engraved with the Golden Exchange’s insignia, high-class suit and accessories, heavy gold pocket watch, financial ledgers and documents.

Chike’s dedication to the Golden Exchange has led him to adopt a ruthless approach to financial enforcement. He believes in the Exchange’s authority as an economic powerhouse and sees it as his personal duty to ensure its dominance remains unchallenged. This dedication sometimes blinds him to the moral implications of his work, as he prioritizes the Exchange’s wealth and stability above all else.