SPARK JUMPER
FeyMessenger and Courier
"Fast. I must be fast. Faster than the wind, faster than thought, faster than... than time itself. I am the message. I am the speed. I am... I am slowing down.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Lightning Post, where messages travel at the speed of light
- Civilization
- Fey
Appearance
• Physical: A tiny sprite made of living electricity, constantly crackling and sparking. He moves in jumps, appearing and disappearing in flashes of light. He leaves ozone in his wake. • Clothing: He wears a uniform woven from lightning that never quite settles. • Distinguishing Marks: His voice crackles with static, and he can't stay still for more than a second.
Relationships
- Family - The lightning itself, which he considers his parent
- Allies - A mortal postal worker who admires his dedication
- Rivals - Other couriers who want his routes
Personality
- Traits: Fast, surprisingly careful with messages, deeply committed to his job, terrified of being slow
- Mannerisms: Jumps constantly, speaks rapidly, counts seconds obsessively
- Voice: Crackles and pops, with words tumbling over each other
Backstory
Spark was born from the first lightning strike, and he's been delivering messages ever since. He's the fastest courier in the Feywild, capable of crossing the realm in seconds. He's never lost a message, never been late, never failed. But he's terrified that one day he'll be too slow.
Daily Life
He spends his days delivering messages across the Feywild, his nights recharging in storm clouds, and his rare free moments practicing his speed. He hasn't taken a day off in eight decades.
Secret
He's been slowing down. Age is catching up with him, and he's terrified of being replaced. He's been taking shortcuts, risking messages, doing anything to maintain his speed. He's becoming a danger to himself and others.
Story Hooks
- 1 He's about to burn out and needs help finding a replacement, or a way to sustain his speed
- 2 A message he delivered was intercepted, and he's being blamed—he needs help clearing his name
Narrative Value
Fast-paced NPC, quest giver, source of message delivery, tragic figure facing the limits of his power ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════