Lost Child in the Woods
A young child wandered into the forest and hasn't returned. The parents are desperate, and time is running out. Track the child's path, navigate the forest safely, and bring them home. The forest is home to various creatures, so be prepared for encounters.
Suggested NPCs
Ulysses Goldweaver
Human Other Young
Motivation: Seeking to become immortal
Personality: Absentminded genius
Background: Orphan who made their own way
Quirk: Collects interesting pebbles
Speaking style: Talks to themselves softly
Private fear: Small locked rooms
Tara Silverhand
Human Female Young
Motivation: Amassing knowledge to avert an unnamed catastrophe
Personality: Deceptive and two-faced
Background: Scholar studying ancient ruins
Quirk: Knows everyone's birthday but pretends not to
Speaking style: Uses nautical metaphors constantly
Private fear: Thunder during a confession
Tara Moonbeam
Human Other Young
Motivation: Seeking to master a craft
Personality: Suspicious and cautious
Background: Scout for a military unit
Quirk: Quotes proverbs that do not quite fit
Speaking style: Uses religious oaths sparingly but sharply
Private fear: Horses throwing them