EMBER THE ORPHAN
DragonsNone (orphan)
"I don't remember my parents. But I remember being loved. I want to feel that again.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Cinder Home, an orphanage for dragon young
- Civilization
- Dragons
Appearance
• Physical: Ember's scales are the bright orange of young flames, not yet settled into their adult color. She is small—25 feet—and her wings are still developing. Her eyes are the curious gold of youth. • Clothing: She wears simple garments provided by the orphanage. • Distinguishing Marks: A burn scar on her shoulder from the fire that killed her parents.
Relationships
- Family - All dead
- Allies - The orphanage staff, other orphans, a Drakonian volunteer
- Rivals - Older orphans who bully her
Personality
- Traits: Resilient and determined, surprisingly mature for her age, deeply lonely, desperate for a family
- Mannerisms: Clings to caregivers, asks about her parents constantly, tries to be helpful
- Voice: High and uncertain, with the quaver of someone who has lost too much
Backstory
Ember's parents were killed in a territorial dispute when she was very young. She has spent her life in the Cinder Home, waiting for adoption that never comes—most dragons prefer to raise their own young. She dreams of the day she'll be old enough to leave and find her own place in the world.
Daily Life
Ember attends lessons in basic dragon skills, helps with younger orphans, dreams about her future, and waits for a family that may never come.
Secret
Ember has discovered that her parents' death was not an accident—it was murder, and she knows who was responsible. She is planning revenge when she is old enough.
Story Hooks
- 1 Ember needs help investigating her parents' death
- 2 She has run away to pursue revenge—the party must find her before she gets hurt
Narrative Value
Ember provides orphan-focused quests, opportunities for adoption storylines, and her revenge plot creates opportunities for justice and redemption. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════