Tuesday is here and we get a further glimpse into the restless and resourceful people of Hildebek. This week we get a look at two of many types of people in Hildebek. Those who are fighting against the sleeping sickness with their training and knowledge and those who are trying to stay alive and their business afloat. Gareth and Tilly are the ones taking centre stage tonight so let’s settle in, grab a coffee roll into the adventure!
The Restless and Resourceful
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Gareth Loray
Born and raised in Hildebek Gareth has known most of the people in this town since he was a young lad. His parents were proprietors of the Lonely Buck, a drinking establishment turned gambling hall periodically during the years and now it falls on him to carry on the business. Single but not exactly mingling Gareth spends his time at The Lonely Buck. However, on the odd occasions that he isn’t working the tavern by himself he is looking after his elderly parents.
Since the sleeping sickness started to appear the tavern became less frequently populated. Looking for a way to keep his parents business afloat he turned to Tilly, the herbalist-come-alchemist. Gareth knew that she had a special potion that would give people the same energy as if they had slept for a full night. If he could mix this in with his food and beer he could continue to sell his wares and provide something that the town needed. Rest.
Tilandra Mossleaf
Tilly wasn’t born in Hildebek. In fact Tilly doesn’t remember where she was born. She remembers that she was part of a moving hut, a magical contraption that sold potions and salves to travellers on the road. As she grew in age she learnt from the woman who looked after her and found she had a natural talent for identifying herbs and fungi that could heal and help.
When the woman died Tilly took over the herbalists wagon and eventually, tired of travelling, the moving hut stopped moving in the town of Hildebek. She has served as the Towns herbalist and healer for many years now and has watched many of the children come to adult-hood. One such Child is Gareth. Despite being one of the only elves in Hildebek she found friendship in the young tavern-owner’s son. Whilst not a romantic relationship they looked out for one another and with her knowledge of herbs his food and drinks always had an edge over the competition.
When the sleeping sickness began to plague the town the people turned against her. As an Elf she does not need sleep and so they were seen as the cause of the illness. But Gareth and a few others stood up for Tilly and the other Elves.
Thoughts
Not much can be said in addition. Two primary contacts that I have in mid for this weeks adventure and they, the restless and resourceful, will be invaluable allies when finding the cause. In fact, they may already be able to find the cure!
Thanks for joining me to get a glimpse at out NPCs tonight. Tilly’s portrait was made by my daughter which goes to show how easily these things can be churned out. While not being half as detailed, customisable or unique as something created fit-for-purpose they help inspire the adventure and give a face to the NPC the party interact with. Now, tomorrow we have a big night ahead of us and I want to encourage you to come back for it. But, with the weekend approaching we need to also be focus on our own tabletop. So set aside some time for your own campaign, your miniatures or some terrain and don’t forget to roll with advantage,
The Brazen Wolfe
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