THUTMOSE SCARAB-BINDER
Desert ScholarsInsect Mage and Pest Controller
"People fear what they don't understand. My scarabs understand more than most people I meet.""
Identity
- Residence
- Al-Zahra Agricultural District
- Civilization
- Desert Scholars
Appearance
• Physical: Thin and nervous-looking, with quick movements and constantly darting eyes. His skin is weathered from years in the sun. • Clothing: Practical work clothes covered in pockets containing various insects, a wide-brimmed hat with mesh netting. • Distinguishing Marks: Scarab beetles constantly crawl on his clothing; his fingernails are stained green from handling plants.
Relationships
- Family - Estranged from family who find his obsession embarrassing
- Allies - Farmers who rely on his services, a small community of insect mages
- Rivals - Traditional pest control merchants who lose business to him
Personality
- Traits: Obsessed with insects, socially awkward, genuinely cares about crop protection, speaks to his insects like children
- Mannerisms: Releases a small beetle when nervous; scratches insect bites constantly
- Voice: High-pitched and rapid, with technical terms mixed into normal speech
Backstory
Thutmose discovered his ability to communicate with insects after a scarab swarm saved him from bandits. He trained as an agricultural mage, using beneficial insects to protect crops from pests. His methods are considered unorthodox but effective. He lives in near-poverty despite his skills.
Daily Life
Rises before dawn to check insect colonies, spends days moving between farms monitoring pest populations, evenings breeding new insect strains in his small workshop. He sleeps little, preferring to tend his "children."
Secret
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Story Hooks
- 1 A plague of magical pests is destroying crops, and his scarabs are the only potential solution.
- 2 Someone has learned about his ward-eating scarabs and is trying to steal them for criminal purposes.