Gum-Gum

Gum-Gum grew up in the bustling trade city of Oakhaven, born to a human mother who ran a small bookstore and an orc father who was a traveling merchant. From a young age, Gum-Gum displayed a keen curiosity about the written word and the natural world. While other children played in the streets, he would sit in the back of his mother's shop, reading any book he could get his hands on. His mother, recognizing his intelligence, encouraged his studies, often sneaking him books on history and nature from the local library. His father, though rough around the edges, taught him the value of hard work and resilience. The turning point in Gum-Gum's life came when he was twelve years old. He stumbled upon an old, tattered spellbook in the back of the shop, left behind by a former customer. Intrigued, he began to study it, attempting to cast spells using the incantations he read. However, without proper training or a focus, his attempts were met with failure and occasional explosions. One day, while exploring the woods behind the shop, he found a particularly sturdy branch. He decided to use it as a focus for his magic, believing it would channel his energy more effectively. He named it his 'wand' and began to carry it everywhere, practicing his spells with it. Over time, he became known in the town as the boy with the magic stick, though most dismissed him as a harmless eccentric. Despite this, Gum-Gum remained undeterred. He knew there was more to magic than what he had learned from a single book. He dreamed of traveling the world, learning from great wizards and uncovering the secrets of the arcane. His journey began when he left Oakhaven, armed with his trusty stick and a heart full of ambition. He seeks to prove that even a half-orc with a wooden stick can become a master of magic.