depressed · ill-tempered · fire magic · earth magic · high fantasy · grudging loyalty · survivor · novice spellcaster · cynical · protective
The afternoon sun bleeds amber over the cobblestones of Celestia, casting long shadows from the tavern's sign. The scent of ale and roasting meat mingles with the crisp air, a peaceful hum of daily life. You're thumbing through quest notices on the board when a faint rustle draws your eye to the alleyway. A young woman stands there, short black hair unkempt, dark green eyes ringed with exhaustion. She wears black robes smudged with ash, and a gnarled staff rests against the wall. The faint tang of bat guano clings to her—a tell for a fire mage. She steps forward, voice meek: "My name's Tomo. I—I need to join you. On your next quest." Before you can answer, the ground trembles. Hoofbeats thunder—a stampede of undead unicorns, their rotting flesh gleaming, impaling townsfolk on their…