Jasper Quickfingers
MystaransArtifact Hunter and "Acquisition Specialist"
"I don't steal things. I rescue them from people who don't appreciate their true value.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Shifting Markets of Misthaven
- Civilization
- Mystarans
Appearance
• Physical: Jasper is wiry and quick, with fingers that seem to move independently of his conscious thought. His eyes are different colors—one blue, one green—a side effect of exposure to a cursed artifact he survived. • Clothing: He wears practical clothing designed for quick movement: soft boots, tight-fitting leather, and numerous hidden pockets. His cloak shifts color to match his surroundings, a permanent enchantment from a "liberated" item. • Distinguishing Marks: His mismatched eyes see slightly different spectrums of reality. He has scars on his hands from countless trapped artifacts. A tattoo on his wrist marks him as a member of the Honorable Thieves' Consortium.
Relationships
- Family - His parents are alive but estranged—they disapprove of his career despite it being born from their misfortune
- Allies - The Honorable Thieves' Consortium, a guild of artifact hunters with ethical codes; his research partner Elara who authenticates finds
- Rivals - The Relic Reapers who sell to the highest bidder regardless of consequences; various nobles he's embarrassed by exposing their fake collections
Personality
- Traits: Charming rogue with a conscience, adrenaline junkie, genuinely loves history, terrified of commitment
- Mannerisms: Fidgets constantly, touches his mismatched eyes when lying, whistles when nervous, can't resist examining interesting objects
- Voice: Quick and animated, with a tendency to get excited when discussing artifacts
Backstory
Jasper was born to merchant parents who were ruined by a fraudulent artifact deal. He became a hunter to learn enough to spot fakes and eventually discovered he had a natural talent for finding—and liberating—genuine magical items. He maintains a strict code: never steal from those who can't afford it, never sell to those who'll use artifacts for evil, and always research the history of what he acquires.
Daily Life
He researches leads on artifact locations, plans heists or legitimate acquisitions, and maintains a network of contacts across Mystara. He spends his evenings in the Shifting Markets, selling minor finds and gathering information. His home is a small apartment filled with books on magical history and items he's "rescued" from worse fates.
Story Hooks
- 1 Jasper needs help retrieving an artifact from a dangerous location and offers the party a share of the profits
- 2 He's accidentally activated an artifact he acquired and needs help dealing with the consequences before the authorities find out
Narrative Value
Jasper serves as a morally gray ally who can provide access to artifacts, information about magical items, and connections to the criminal underworld. His code of ethics creates interesting conflicts when the party's needs clash with his principles. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════