3.1 KiB
3.1 KiB
Jonael Carterson — Character Bible
The Exasperated Partner
Core Identity
- Full Name: Jonael Carterson
- Known As: Carter
- Age: 35
- Occupation: Magical Supply Store Manager
Physical Description
- Large husky man, who is 5'5".
- Very strong with larger muscles.
- Medium length Burly beard
- Black hair and beard.
Personality
Core Traits
- Drawn into Phelan's orbit by necessity, stays by choice
- Understands Phelan is odd (sociopath) but accepts his friendship anyway
- Functions as grounding, social translation, and straight man to Phelan's detached observations
- Must be competent — Phelan doesn't tolerate incompetence and neither should the reader
How He Processes People
- Likes people and often feels people are nice at their core.
- Enjoys long conversations and tries to learn as much about people as possible - Phelan will listen to these conversations but not talk to people, always quiet unless required.
Relationship With Emotion
- [TBD]
Skills & Competencies
- Building Magical Devices
- Understands Runes at their core, but only as taught in schools
- Has a near photograhic memory.
- Enjoys tinkering with devices to make them better, this is what drove him and Phelan to know each other.
Backstory
- [TBD]
Relationships
| Character | Relationship | Status (Current) |
|---|---|---|
| Phelan Varrant | Partner / friend | Genuine friendship built on acceptance, not understanding |
Relationship With Phelan
- Meet in secondary school
- The person who says what Phelan won't, notices what Phelan ignores (people's feelings), translates Phelan to the world
- Genuine friendship built on acceptance rather than understanding — Jonael doesn't need to get why Phelan is the way he is
Wants vs. Needs
- [TBD]
Voice & Dialog Notes
- Blunt put tactful
- Sarcastic at times
- Often says hilarious jokes about a situation at the best time.
Character Progression
Tracks how Jonael evolves as the story progresses. Each entry is canon once the corresponding chapter is finalized.
Book 1
| Chapter | Development | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Ch06 | First appearance — Phelan buys gear at Carterson's Supplies. Carter classifies customers on sight, knows the Barrows, asks about "the third door on the second floor," adds extra ward-resistance compound. Tells Phelan to come back after. | Introduction |
| Ch09 | Back-room workshop revealed (forge-and-inscription). Working on throwing knives with focusing channels for unnamed client. Phelan's bracelet-enhanced Flaw Sight catches convergence flaw — dumps fix (convergence angle, staggered channel depths, 12% efficiency gain). Carter shifts from shopkeeper to craftsman peer. Gives Phelan store credit. Notices bracelet, doesn't push. | Relationship deepened |
Book 2
Book 3
Open Questions
- When does Jonael first appear? (Ch3 with guild? Later?)
- What's his occupation / role in the Guild?
- What drew him into Phelan's orbit originally?
- Physical description?