LITTLE PETER CROW
EldoriansChild, messenger and helper
"I may be small, but I see everything. And I never forget what I see.""
Identity
- Residence
- Crow Cottage, a poor district of Oakenhall
- Civilization
- Eldorians
Appearance
• Physical: Small and quick from running messages, with dark hair and bright curious eyes. His clothes are patched hand-me-downs. • Clothing: Simple worn clothes that can get dirty, with a satchel for carrying messages. His boots have holes he's patched himself. • Distinguishing Marks: He has scrapes and bruises from constant running; his legs are strong from carrying messages; he knows every street in Oakenhall.
Relationships
- Family - Sick mother; younger sister who depends on him
- Allies - Those who use his services; a few Sylvan Guards who've noticed his potential
- Rivals - Other messenger children competing for work
Personality
- Traits: Quick, genuinely helpful, struggles with authority, fiercely protective of his younger sister
- Mannerisms: Runs everywhere; listens to everything; asks questions when he thinks no one's paying attention
- Voice: High and quick, with a tendency to speak too fast when excited.
Backstory
Peter was born to a poor family and has run messages since he could walk. He dreams of becoming a Sylvan Guard scout and practices his observation skills on every delivery.
Daily Life
Days running messages, carrying packages, doing odd jobs for coin. Evenings are spent caring for his younger sister and dreaming of a better life.
Story Hooks
- 1 He overheard something dangerous and needs help deciding what to do
- 2 He's been offered a chance to train as a scout, but it means leaving his sister
Narrative Value
Provider of information and urban knowledge; quest giver for city-based missions; source of unexpected perspective; potential source of plot hooks through what he's seen. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════