Character Overview#
Felonias “Bru” Bru is a goblin Artificer (Artillerist) known for his chaotic energy, love of explosives, and obsession with a mysterious chunky alcoholic beverage called “Brown.” Despite his unpredictable nature, he’s a brilliant inventor and loyal friend whose technical genius continues to save the party in increasingly creative ways.
Basic Information#
- Race: Goblin
- Class: Artificer (Artillerist) - Level 6+
- Player: Justin
- Real Name: His actual first name remains a mystery to the party (with guesses including “Colonel,” “Fart,” and “Piss Whistle”)
- First Appearance: Session 1
- Current Status: Active party member
Background#
Bru was formerly part of a criminal gang with Silas , participating in a heist that went wrong and resulted in the deaths of other gang members. This shared tragic past bonds him with Silas , though their relationship is often antagonistic on the surface.
Abilities and Equipment#
Artificer Specializations#
- Eldritch Cannon: His signature ability, deployable in multiple configurations
- Force Ballista: Ranged damage and knockback effects
- Protector: Provides temporary hit points to allies
- Flaminator: Flamethrower variant for area damage
Magical Abilities#
- Pyrotechnics: Creates fireworks and blinding effects
- Shatter: Thunder damage spell particularly effective against constructs and stone enemies
- Color Spray: Blinding rainbow effects
- Faerie Fire: Outlines enemies for tactical advantage
- Infusions: New abilities gained at Level 6
Inventions and Gadgets#
- Kevin: His homunculus servant who often runs around screaming and volunteers for dangerous tasks
- Dynamite: Seemingly endless supply for fishing, combat, and sabotage operations
- Stage Pyrotechnics: Complex firework systems for concerts and distractions
- Firework Cannons: Mounted turrets for both entertainment and defense
- Propulsion Shield: Created for Olivia to push attackers away
- Spell Wrought Tattoos: Memorial tattoos with first-level spells
- Explosive Devices: Increasingly sophisticated bombs with precise timing mechanisms
Key Relationships#
Kevin (Homunculus)#
His loyal but high-strung mechanical servant who serves as comic relief, scout, and occasional sacrifice for dangerous tasks like bomb defusal.
Silas Fairbanks#
Former partner in crime with a complex relationship built on shared trauma and mutual protection, despite frequent bickering.
“Bru’s Army”#
A collection of magical creatures he’s recruited:
- Three dimensional-shifting lambs from Jeffrey’s farm
- Gus the cliff-climbing ram
- Various other magical creatures attracted to his chaotic energy
- Jeffrey as “upper middle management” and army chef
Crimson the Cardinal#
A mechanical cardinal familiar created as a memorial to Red after his sacrifice, equipped with a jetpack instead of natural flight - representing Bru’s way of processing grief through engineering.
The Party#
- Red (Deceased): Created memorial tattoos and Crimson the Cardinal after Red’s transformation
- Olivia: Recipient of his Propulsion Shield, showing care through practical protection
- Elspeth: Engineering partner on advanced projects like the rocket ship and pocket village
- Helisanna: Frequent collaborator on performance pyrotechnics
Signature Traits#
The Brown Obsession#
Bru is obsessed with a mysterious drink called “Brown” - described as a chunky, alcoholic beverage that he insists all alcohol should be. He frequently modifies drinks by adding dirt or other substances to make them “brown” and maintains that all Brown is “chewy.”
Explosive Solutions#
His go-to solution for most problems involves explosives, fireworks, or fire. This has led to both spectacular successes (clearing avalanche paths during races) and dangerous mishaps. His expertise now extends to precise demolition work for resistance operations.
Military Leadership#
Despite his chaotic nature, he has shown surprising aptitude for organizing and leading his “army” of magical creatures, briefly being declared “elder” of Lakeshore Vale village.
Technical Genius#
Behind the chaos, Bru is genuinely brilliant at magical engineering and has contributed to advanced projects including:
- Rocket ship modifications using violessence crystals
- Pocket village construction (ongoing project)
- Radio interception and communication systems
- Precision explosive placement for maximum effect
Character Development#
From Chaos to Leadership#
While maintaining his chaotic energy, Bru has grown into leadership roles, particularly with his magical creature army and technical projects. His brief stint as village elder shows unexpected capacity for responsibility.
Processing Grief Through Creation#
Red’s sacrifice profoundly affected Bru, leading to violent anger at the Goliaths responsible and channeling his grief into creating memorial items. He declared all Goliaths his enemies after Red’s transformation.
Technical Innovation#
His inventions have become increasingly sophisticated, from simple fireworks to complex magical devices, theoretical rocket modifications, and precision demolition work for resistance operations.
Radio Operations#
Recently discovered talent for intercepting and participating in resistance communications, recognizing voices and verifying identities through technical knowledge.
Notable Achievements#
Combat Contributions#
- Consistently effective area damage with his Eldritch Cannon
- Discovered angels’ weakness to thunder damage (Shatter spell)
- Creative use of explosives in both combat and problem-solving
- Successfully coordinated magical creatures in battle
- Precision demolition during mountain race sabotage
Technical Innovations#
- Advanced pyrotechnic systems for Helisanna’s concerts
- Explosive fishing techniques that revolutionized local fishing
- Contributions to rocket ship and advanced technology projects
- Creation of memorial items and magical tattoos
- “Respining” books as a method of magical sabotage
- Intercepting and participating in resistance radio communications
Leadership Moments#
- Successfully organized and trained his army of magical creatures
- Briefly declared “elder” of Lakeshore Vale village
- Coordinated complex sabotage operations during races
- Recognized by Victor for technical expertise
Recent Adventures (Sessions 15-27)#
Mountain Journey and Red’s Loss#
- Witnessed Red’s transformation into a spaceship power source
- Created Crimson the Cardinal as a memorial
- Declared vendetta against all Goliaths
Racing Circuit#
- Expert sabotage operations using explosives
- Created avalanche to clear path for Elspeth
- Stole killer contracts from The Warden’s RV
Resistance Operations#
- Intercepted Victor’s radio transmission about High Forge resistance
- Verified identity through technical knowledge of piranha gun design
- Planning demolition support for anti-Iron Claws operations
Dream Sequences and Interludes#
- Received matching “Live, Laugh, Love” tattoo with Helisanna while blackout drunk
- Discovered first name remains mystery with ridiculous guesses from party
- “Respined” books in magical library using “Chewy Decimal System”
Current Status#
Bru continues to serve as the party’s explosives expert and technical innovator, while maintaining his chaotic but loyal personality. His growing sophistication in both engineering and tactical planning suggests continued character growth despite maintaining his essential chaotic nature.
Current Projects#
- Managing and training his magical creature army
- Working on advanced rocket ship modifications with violessence crystals
- Developing new explosive and pyrotechnic techniques
- Creating memorial items for fallen party members
- Pocket village construction (3 sessions remaining if rolls succeed)
- Supporting Victor’s resistance operations in High Forge
Equipment Status#
- Fully functional Eldritch Cannon with multiple configurations
- Extensive collection of explosives and pyrotechnic devices
- Magical creature companions and familiars
- Advanced crafting materials and magical components
- Radio equipment for resistance communications
- Stolen contracts and intelligence documents
Ongoing Mysteries#
- His true first name remains unknown to the party
- The exact nature and source of his “Brown” obsession
- The full extent of his technical abilities and future inventions
- Resolution of his vendetta against Goliaths
Party Dynamics#
As the party prepares to infiltrate High Forge through underground tunnels, Bru’s expertise in explosives and technical systems positions him as crucial to their success against the Iron Claws organization. His combination of chaos and genius continues to provide both comic relief and practical solutions to increasingly dangerous situations.