Ancient Ruins Discovery

A scholar has discovered the location of an ancient elven ruin hidden in the nearby forest. They seek brave adventurers to accompany them on an expedition to explore the ruins, document findings, and recover any artifacts of historical significance. Beware of ancient guardians!

Suggested NPCs

Lyriel Dawnsong

  • Elf
  • Female
  • Elderly

Role

Occupation
Treaty notary

Character

Motivation
Pursuing knowledge and discovery
Personality
Warm and welcoming
Background
Scholar studying ancient ruins

Details

Quirk
Insists on walking the high side of the street
Speaking style
Trailing off mid-thought
Private fear
Happy endings they do not deserve
Secret
Knows the king's true name and will not speak it
Signature item
Gloves that stain when shaking guilty hands

Lyriel Goldleaf

  • Elf
  • Other
  • Elderly

Role

Occupation
Picnic cartographer

Character

Motivation
Pursuing knowledge and discovery
Personality
Bold and impulsive
Background
Scholar studying ancient ruins

Details

Quirk
Keeps a pet insect in a pocket
Speaking style
Uses book titles instead of swearing
Private fear
Birds gathering silently
Secret
Feeding information to two rival churches
Signature item
Coin that always lands on its edge

Thalara Moonfire

  • Elf
  • Non-binary
  • Elderly

Role

Occupation
Rooftop gardener

Character

Motivation
Pursuing knowledge and discovery
Personality
Dependent and needy
Background
Scholar studying ancient ruins

Details

Quirk
Keeps a list of debts in invisible ink
Speaking style
Over-explains simple things
Private fear
A bell they cannot unhear
Secret
Is three children in a long coat
Signature item
Gloves that stain when shaking guilty hands

Browse all D&D quests