AQUILO CURRENTBORN
NaiadsExplorer and Cartographer
"Every river I've mapped just shows me ten more I haven't. The world is larger than we can imagine.""
Identity
- Residence
- Travels unmapped waterways
- Civilization
- Naiads
Appearance
• Physical: Aquilo is lean and weathered from constant travel, his skin marked by sun and exposure. He carries himself with the confident stride of someone who's been everywhere. • Clothing: He wears practical travel gear covered in maps and notes, with boots reinforced for rough terrain. • Distinguishing Marks: Countless small scars from various encounters, a tattoo map of the waterways he's explored.
Relationships
- Family - Hasn't spoken to them in years, feels guilty about it
- Allies - Fellow explorers, merchants who buy his maps
- Rivals - Other cartographers who sometimes steal his work
Personality
- Traits: Adventurous, restless, surprisingly scholarly, afraid of commitment
- Mannerisms: Constantly sketches maps, talks about places he's been
- Voice: Enthusiastic and fast-paced, full of stories and observations
Backstory
Aquilo was born to a stationary spring guardian family but always dreamed of seeing what lay beyond the next bend in the river. He ran away as a teenager to explore and has been traveling ever since.
Daily Life
Aquilo explores unmapped waterways, documenting new routes, dangers, and points of interest. He sells his maps to merchants and explorers, always saving enough to fund his next expedition.
Secret
He discovered a lost civilization in a hidden valley but hasn't told anyone, wanting to explore it alone first.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs help exploring a dangerous new waterway he's discovered
- 2 He wants to hire protection for his expedition to the lost civilization
Narrative Value
Guide to unexplored areas, quest giver for exploration missions, source of maps and information ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════