Karim Scorchtail
Level 1 Brass Dragonborn Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Defense
Proficiencies & Skills
Character Information
Whispers of the Consortium
Karim discovers a dangerous rumor about the Consortium's relationship with dark powers. He must investigate the truth behind it without revealing secrets about his own dealings. The stakes rise as he finds that the Consortium is compromised. Depending on how he deals with this, he will either protect his caravan or lose it, unveiling new spells or dark curses.
Current Stage
Initial investigation leads Karim to an old ally's hideout, where secrets entwine.
Choice
Try to charm the ally into revealing information.
Alternative
Intimidate the ally for answers.
Mechanical Rewards
- New spell: 'Conjure The Impossible' - creates temporary illusions of items sold in his caravan.
- Enhanced mnemonics allowing him to remember more secrets with an additional +2 on future checks.
- Increased hit points by 5 if he uncovers the truth about the Consortium.
Narrative Rewards
- Gaining the respect of those who have traded with him.
- A new ally from the rogue faction who believes in Karim's vision.
- Information of potential enemies within the Consortium who could become rivals.
Echos in the Sands
Karim stumbles upon a piece of enchanted sand that traps memories within it. To free them, he must venture to the Pools of Remembrance, navigating dreams and illusions. The challenge could unlock the memories for himself or even strengthen his traded memories.
Current Stage
Arrange a trade with the spirits protecting the pools.
Choice
Offer a cherished memory of his own.
Alternative
Attempt to bargain for the freedom of the trapped memories with secrets.
Mechanical Rewards
- Access to nostalgia spells, like 'Shield of Remembrance' and 'Memory Palisade'.
- Optional spell enhancements allowing access to more possibilities in trades.
- Increasing his spell pool for quick transactions in future deals.
Narrative Rewards
- Gain insight into a memory that could change a former ally's opinions on him.
- Find an unforgettable detail in the history of his family’s place within the Consortium.
- Meet a former hero whose memories are bound to the sand.
The Starlit Prophecy
A prophecy suggests that Karim must harness the power embodied in the bottled starlight or risk consequences that extend beyond his comprehension. This journey leads him to a temple where celestial beings await. Their intentions? Unclear. He’ll need guile, skill, and perhaps some secrets to barter with.
Current Stage
Locate the temple by deciphering celestial clues hidden in his tattoos.
Choice
Follow his instincts to trust the stars' guidance.
Alternative
Consult another merchant to reveal the location.
Mechanical Rewards
- Unleash celestial magic, allowing for a bonus effect with spells during a new moon.
- An ability to temporarily transcend limits, becoming alchemist of secrets.
- Permanent trademark items that enhance his merchant trades.
Narrative Rewards
- Make contact with celestial entities who grant further blessings.
- The knowledge of a forgotten celestial ally who owes him a favor.
- Emergence of a mysterious patron who begins to influence his trades.
Mastery of The Spirit-Secrets
To further his craft, Karim delves into shady transactions, bartering with rogue spirits for forbidden secrets. Unlikely allies and dangerous foes threaten to unravel his charming persona and test his ingenuity in the process, while offering a path toward mastery over magical trades and illusions.
Current Stage
Seek out dark entities willing to trade secrets.
Choice
Engage with a dark spirit and learn a secret for your own gain.
Alternative
Try to navigate the shadows, seeking to bind a spirit to his side.
Mechanical Rewards
- Unlock new dark magic abilities for his equipment and spells.
- Earn more secrets from those he deceives - more chance to generate deals.
- Light and shadow manipulation - it becomes backfire free.
Narrative Rewards
- A bond with a spirit giving him deeper connections to the ethereal.
- Reveal insights into the Consortium while growing enemies around.
- The dark bond brings turmoil, leading him toward a major crossroads on trust.
Major Decision
Context
Karim must choose whether to deal with a powerful draconic rival who threatens his business.
Choice Made
Charm them into alliance or induce fear and intimidation.
Impact
A successful alliance could bolster his trade for the future while intimidation could help maintain domination but lead to foes.
Major Decision
Context
During personal quests he faces the choice between sharing a secret that could damage his caravan's reputation or hiding it.
Choice Made
Transparency or deceit? Share the secret to save face or bury it to protect his interests.
Impact
The decision may redefine control in his network, risking exposure but also gaining respect.
Major Decision
Context
Karim encounters the opportunity to join a new faction dedicated to magical trade, but they demand his loyalty.
Choice Made
Align with their goals for potential growth or retain his independence along with its risks.
Impact
Membership could mean gaining access to better trades but might shape him into a puppet for their games.
Transformative Moment
Trigger
Key moment of dealing with the Consortium reveals their true nature.
Transformation
Karim's understanding of trust and manipulation deepens.
Mechanical Changes
Increase by 2 permanently
Transformative Moment
Trigger
Conversing with trapped memories helps him understand value beyond money.
Transformation
He learns the true cost of the spells and trades he offers.
Mechanical Changes
Increase by 1 permanently
Transformative Moment
Trigger
Proving himself to celestial beings allows him to transcend limitations.
Transformation
Embracing deeper powers while risking his moral fiber.
Mechanical Changes
Gain 100 XP, represents deeper integration with magic.
Ally: Zahir Lightfoot
Shared History
Zahir and Karim founded their businesses together; they've shared countless secrets and trades, sometimes crossing lines but always managing to protect one another from the dark elements in their world. However, tensions rise and their friendship is glossed over by Karim’s recent duplicity.
Potential Breaking Points
- Zahir discovers a secret Karim had concealed to protect his trade.
- Karim takes a deal that threatens mutual trust in business.
- Zahir notices the dark influences surrounding Karim's dealings.
Enemy: Fahim Blackscale
Personal Stakes
Fahim despises the way Karim undercuts prices and steals clients with his duplicitous tactics, willing to spoil his reputation and burn bridges for the allure of what's possible.
Possible Resolutions
- Confrontation that leads to irrevocable fallout or secret barter to cement dominance over each other.
- A strategic partnership ultimately benefits both in a volatile industry based on charm.
Faction: The Wanderer’s Guild
Obligations
- Deliver on unyielding bargains under the Guild's banner.
- Risk of distaste from deals going awry with the Guild's other members.
Benefits
- Access to new markets and trading opportunities.
- Information on past dealings made with the Consortium.
Unresolved Plots
- The true nature of the Consortium is locked behind intangible barriers; their ends are shadowy and dangerous, provability is at risk.
- A rival eyeing Karim's potential could threaten peace in his network, turning former allies.
- Visions of darkness slowly ripple through his tattoos - some marked spells may become fatal, manifesting consquences at night.
- Under the new moon, strange occurrences keep him nervous; an item from his trade ventures outlives expectations - power churning to darkness.
- Evil spirits demand their due for his charms - will they come for him or his human allies first?
Secrets
- Karim harbors the truth of his family's past connected to the elite magic users.
- He once forged deals that cost him significant connections in the Consortium, affecting his career.
- His tattoos were once borne by a wayward Guardian - his connection to them may backfire at any moment.
Fears
- Falling too deep into darkness and losing himself along with his secrets.
- Discovery of the risen rival that could dethrone him in business.
- The collapse of his beloved charm, when exploitative secrecy leads him to a permanent downfall.
Aspirations
- To become the most renowned merchant of arcane and impossible goods.
- To discover the truths behind the Consortium and assert control.
- To master the art of secrets and rewrite the fates of his trades.
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