The Cursed Well

The town's main well has stopped producing clean water. Instead, it now yields a foul-smelling liquid that makes those who drink it feel weak and ill. The local cleric suspects dark magic. Investigate the well's history, find the source of the curse, and restore the water supply.

Suggested NPCs

Quintessa Fairweather

  • Human
  • Non-binary
  • Adult

Role

Occupation
Griffin wrangler

Character

Motivation
Seeking spiritual enlightenment
Personality
Worldly and street-smart
Background
Cleric spreading their faith

Details

Quirk
Keeps ice in their sleeves year-round
Speaking style
Uses animal comparisons
Private fear
Their reflection aging faster than they do
Secret
Already sold the quest hook to someone else
Signature item
Spectacles that show people's last meal

Percival Windfall

  • Human
  • Male
  • Adult

Role

Occupation
Dockside factor

Character

Motivation
Seeking spiritual enlightenment
Personality
Eccentric and unpredictable
Background
Cleric spreading their faith

Details

Quirk
Refuses to split the bill evenly
Speaking style
Narrates their own footsteps
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

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