Bandit Ambush Prevention

Merchant caravans traveling the northern road have been ambushed by a well-organized bandit group. The town needs guards to escort the next caravan and eliminate the bandit threat. This will likely involve combat, but clever tactics could reduce the danger.

Suggested NPCs

Marcus Shadowbrook

  • Human
  • Male
  • Adult

Role

Occupation
Dragonfly mail sorter

Character

Motivation
Building wealth and reputation
Personality
Energetic and enthusiastic
Background
Merchant dealing in rare goods

Details

Quirk
Reads lips without realizing it
Speaking style
Uses beekeeping metaphors for romance
Private fear
The sound of their birth name
Secret
Owes a dragon a favor due at harvest
Signature item
Scarf knitted from a single endless thread

Marcus Goldweaver

  • Human
  • Non-binary
  • Adult

Role

Occupation
River toll clerk

Character

Motivation
Building wealth and reputation
Personality
Loud and jovial, hiding deep worries
Background
Merchant dealing in rare goods

Details

Quirk
Fans themselves with official documents
Speaking style
Apologizes before asking favors
Private fear
Running out of shade
Secret
Already died; the necklace keeps them walking
Signature item
Map folded into a paper swan

Vincent Shadowgate

  • Human
  • Male
  • Adult

Role

Occupation
Solstice timekeeper

Character

Motivation
Building wealth and reputation
Personality
Loyal and trustworthy
Background
Merchant dealing in rare goods

Details

Quirk
Eats dessert first
Speaking style
Pauses for imaginary applause
Private fear
Heights since a specific fall
Secret
Has never slept—only trances in daylight
Signature item
Knife that cuts only rope and promises

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