DUSK SHADOWHUNTER
Sylvan ElvesMonster Hunter and Exterminator
"I've killed a hundred monsters. Do you know what I've learned? The real monsters don't have fangs and claws. They look like you and me.""
Identity
- Residence
- Heartwood - Various, as needed
- Civilization
- Sylvan Elves
Appearance
• Physical: Scarred and battle-hardened with cold eyes and a permanent grimace. His body is a map of old injuries. • Clothing: Heavy armor covered in trophies from slain beasts. Wears a cloak of wyrm scales. • Distinguishing Marks: Missing left ear to a troll. His hands are stained with monster blood that never washes off.
Relationships
- Allies - The rangers who call him when things get bad
- Rivals - Younger hunters who think monster killing is glorious
Personality
- Traits: Grim, professional, surprisingly compassionate toward victims, deeply tired
- Mannerisms: Checks shadows constantly. Cleans his weapons obsessively.
- Voice: Rough and quiet, like gravel shifting.
Backstory
Dusk has hunted the things that prey on the forest for over a century, from mundane predators to supernatural horrors. He's seen too much and sleeps too little. He considers his work necessary but takes no joy in killing, even monsters.
Daily Life
Dusk responds to monster sightings at all hours, tracking and eliminating threats. He maintains his equipment during quiet periods. He rarely sleeps, plagued by nightmares of the things he's killed.
Secret
Dusk has discovered that some "monsters" are actually intelligent beings with legitimate grievances against the elves.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs help hunting a particularly dangerous monster
- 2 His discovery about intelligent monsters needs investigation
Narrative Value
Combat support, quest giver for monster-hunting missions, source of horror lore, moral complexity about what makes a monster ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════