GRIFFIN TALON
EldoriansBeast Tamer and Animal Trainer
"Animals are honest. They don't lie, they don't scheme, they don't betray. That's more than I can say for most people.""
Identity
- Residence
- Travels throughout Eldoria with his menagerie
- Civilization
- Eldorians
Appearance
• Physical: Scarred and capable from years of working with animals, with gray-streaked hair and eyes that understand beasts. His movements are confident and controlled. • Clothing: Practical leathers reinforced for protection, with training tools always within reach. He smells of animals. • Distinguishing Marks: His body is covered in animal scars; he moves with the confidence of someone who understands dangerous creatures; his voice carries command.
Relationships
- Family - His animals, whom he considers family
- Allies - Other animal handlers; those who appreciate his art
- Rivals - Competing performers; those who fear his animals
Personality
- Traits: Patient, genuinely understanding of animals, struggles with people, fiercely protective of his beasts
- Mannerisms: Often seems to be communicating with animals; becomes uncomfortable in crowds; speaks to his beasts more than people
- Voice: Rough and commanding, with an odd quality that animals respond to.
Backstory
Griffin was born to a family of animal handlers and discovered his gift for understanding beasts early. He's built a menagerie of trained animals that perform across Eldoria.
Daily Life
Constantly traveling, performing with his animals, training new beasts, managing the complex logistics of his menagerie.
Story Hooks
- 1 Someone has discovered his intelligent animal and is trying to steal it
- 2 His intelligent animal has asked for help with something, and he doesn't know what to do
Narrative Value
Provider of unique skills and entertainment; quest giver for animal-related missions; source of animal knowledge; potential ally with beast companions. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════