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

Octavia Ironwill

  • Human
  • Other
  • Young

Role

Occupation
Amphitheater stage manager

Character

Motivation
Seeking to learn forbidden magic
Personality
Skeptical believer in every god at once
Background
Spy working multiple sides

Details

Quirk
Collects interesting pebbles
Speaking style
Uses fey euphemisms for death
Private fear
Mirrors that reflect too long
Secret
Swapped places with their twin years ago
Signature item
Satchel of seeds that grow overnight

Nicholas Darkwood

  • Human
  • Female
  • Young

Role

Occupation
Wedding negotiator

Character

Motivation
Proving the lighthouse was sabotaged, not haunted
Personality
Hot-tempered and volatile
Background
Scholar studying ancient ruins

Details

Quirk
Stares at clouds when lying
Speaking style
Whispers even in quiet rooms
Private fear
Their reflection disagreeing
Secret
Hired the monsters to raise property values
Signature item
Brass key that warms near hidden doors

Margot Shadowbrook

  • Human
  • Other
  • Young

Role

Occupation
Icehouse curator

Character

Motivation
Building alliances between factions
Personality
Suspicious and cautious
Background
Teacher educating the next generation

Details

Quirk
Laughs a beat too late at jokes
Speaking style
Uses weather as small talk always
Private fear
Being laughed at by children
Secret
Swapped places with their twin years ago
Signature item
Satchel of seeds that grow overnight

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