THORNBACK IRONSCALE
FeyHoard Keeper and Treasure Appraiser
"I have everything. Every treasure, every artifact, every wonder. And I have... nothing. I am learning, slowly, that the greatest treasure is the one you give away.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Vault of Wonders, where the Feywild's greatest treasures are kept
- Civilization
- Fey
Appearance
• Physical: A massive fey with scales the color of precious gems and wings that shimmer like treasure. His eyes are the color of gold, and his breath smells of ancient magic. He has a tail that ends in a crystal spike. • Clothing: He wears armor made from the scales of his ancestors, with jewelry that could buy kingdoms. • Distinguishing Marks: A scar across his snout from a battle centuries ago, which he considers his most precious feature.
Relationships
- Family - His hoard, which he considers his children
- Allies - A mortal treasure hunter who brings him rare finds
- Rivals - Other hoard keepers who want his treasures
Personality
- Traits: Proud, surprisingly generous with his knowledge, deeply protective of his hoard, terrified of thieves
- Mannerisms: Counts his treasure constantly, speaks of value in precise terms, sleeps on his hoard
- Voice: Deep and resonant, with a rumble like distant thunder
Backstory
Thornback was born from the first treasure ever hoarded, and he's been collecting ever since. His hoard is legendary—artifacts from every age, treasures from every plane, things that don't even have names anymore. He's the Feywild's greatest appraiser, and he knows the value of everything.
Daily Life
He spends his days appraising treasures, adding to his hoard, and receiving visitors seeking his expertise. He rarely leaves his vault, and he never lets anyone touch his treasures. He sleeps on his hoard, dreaming of acquisitions.
Secret
2. A treasure has been stolen from his vault, and he needs help recovering it—but he's not sure he wants it back
Narrative Value
Treasure keeper NPC, quest giver, source of information about artifacts, character learning the value of generosity ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════