KHAEMWASET SAND-JUDGE
Desert ScholarsJudge and Law Keeper
"Justice is blind, but I must see clearly. I judge not for myself, but for the law itself.""
Identity
- Residence
- Court of the Shifting Sands
- Civilization
- Desert Scholars
Appearance
• Physical: Dignified and imposing with eyes that seem to see the truth. His movements are measured and deliberate. • Clothing: Formal judicial robes heavy with symbols of office, a gavel that never leaves his side. • Distinguishing Marks: His voice carries authority; his judgments are never questioned.
Relationships
- Family - Children who work in the legal system
- Allies - Other judges who respect his wisdom, officials who rely on his counsel
- Rivals - Those who disagree with his rulings, officials who want to influence his decisions
Personality
- Traits: Fair and impartial, genuinely believes in justice, surprisingly compassionate to the guilty, fiercely protective of the law
- Mannerisms: Listens more than he speaks; touches his gavel when making decisions; speaks of justice as if it's sacred
- Voice: Deep and authoritative, carrying the weight of judgment
Backstory
Khaemwaset was a lawyer's son who discovered his calling for justice as a young man. He has spent fifty years serving as a judge. His rulings have shaped the desert's legal system.
Daily Life
Spends mornings hearing cases, afternoons researching law, evenings writing judgments. He rarely leaves the court.
Secret
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Story Hooks
- 1 He needs help uncovering the truth about his wrongful conviction without destroying his reputation.
- 2 Someone has learned of his mistake and is blackmailing him.