The Divided Council
A town council is split on a critical decision, and their deadlock is preventing action on a growing threat. Use diplomacy, investigation, and persuasion to break the stalemate and unite the council before the danger overwhelms the town.
Suggested NPCs
Gareth Blackwood
Human Non-binary Adult
Motivation: Maintaining order and justice
Personality: Cold and distant
Background: Thief trying to go straight
Quirk: Apologizes to furniture when bumping it
Speaking style: Trailing off mid-thought
Private fear: Dreams that continue after waking
Lydia Darkwater
Human Male Adult
Motivation: Seeking to expose corruption
Personality: Energetic and enthusiastic
Background: Undertaker with morbid knowledge
Quirk: Keeps a pet insect in a pocket
Speaking style: Speaks in lists of three
Private fear: Sleeping without a weapon nearby