Paser SCROLL-THIEF
Desert ScholarsInformation Recovery Specialist (Thief)
"Knowledge locked away serves no one. I merely help it find those who need it most.""
Identity
- Residence
- Various, currently Al-Zahra underworld
- Civilization
- Desert Scholars
Appearance
• Physical: Wiry and quick with fingers that never stop moving. His eyes are constantly scanning for exits and valuables. • Clothing: Dark clothes designed for stealth, with hidden pockets everywhere. He wears soft-soled boots that make no sound. • Distinguishing Marks: A brand on his wrist from a failed theft; his fingers are double-jointed.
Relationships
- Family - None known; considers his fellow thieves his family
- Allies - Other thieves who share information, clients who pay well for his services
- Rivals - The authorities, rival thieves who want his territory
Personality
- Traits: Charming when it serves him, genuinely loves ancient texts, surprisingly honorable about his work, terrified of imprisonment
- Mannerisms: Picks locks constantly even when not stealing; memorizes room layouts immediately; flinches at the sound of chains
- Voice: Smooth and persuasive, with a nervous edge
Backstory
Paser was a street orphan who taught himself to read from stolen books. He discovered he had a talent for "liberating" texts from those who hoarded them. He now works as a recovery specialist, stealing documents for clients who believe information should be free. He keeps copies of everything he steals.
Daily Life
Spends days casing targets and planning heists, nights executing them. He sleeps in a different location each day and maintains multiple identities. His only constant is a hidden library where he keeps his collection.
Secret
He has stolen a document that proves a high official committed treason and is being blackmailed by the official's agents.
Story Hooks
- 1 The blackmailers have escalated their demands, and he needs help dealing with them without exposing his own crimes.
- 2 He has been hired to steal from a location that his research suggests is trapped with deadly magic.
Narrative Value
Provides access to restricted information and heist-related plot hooks. His blackmail situation creates tension and moral choices. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════