The Cursed Inheritance

A noble family's estate has been left to a distant relative, but the inheritance comes with a curse. The estate is haunted, and the new owner cannot leave until the curse is broken. Investigate the family's dark history, solve the mystery of the curse, and free the estate.

Suggested NPCs

Raven Nightingale

  • Human
  • Male
  • Adult

Role

Occupation
Strawberry knight errant

Character

Motivation
Gaining power and influence
Personality
Jaded and world-weary
Background
Noble trying to prove their worth

Details

Quirk
Draws doodles during serious talks
Speaking style
Uses legal Latin incorrectly
Private fear
Thunder during a confession
Secret
Is documenting the party for a future trial
Signature item
Pocket sundial that runs backward on fey days

Quinn Nightshade

  • Human
  • Non-binary
  • Adult

Role

Occupation
Seasonal tax assessor

Character

Motivation
Gaining power and influence
Personality
Absentminded genius
Background
Noble trying to prove their worth

Details

Quirk
Brings their own chair to every negotiation
Speaking style
Draws out vowels when thinking
Private fear
Autumn arriving on the wrong calendar page
Secret
Already sold the quest hook to someone else
Signature item
Ring that buzzes when oaths break nearby

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