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Fantasy NPC
Special Character
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Zinnia Griffenglass
Gnome Sorcerer
“The entire world is a book waiting to be read, and if you set out to read it, read it with all your heart.”
Appearance: Sitting on a much larger pack is a tawny-haired gnome with walnut brown skin, weaving a series of tiny pale flowers into her hair. She throws the front of her traveling cloak over her shoulder, revealing the gear of a veteran explorer and a metal quarterstaff. It seems as though she isn’t paying attention to the conversation, but she winks at you and sticks out her tongue, green eyes twinkling.
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Personality: Light-hearted and mischievous, Zinnia gets serious when there’s something worth getting serious about. Despite her size, she is a powerful sorcerer, deftly wielding her spells in step with her companions. She’s excited to push the boundaries of her magic with each new test and confrontation.
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Motivation: Power can be addictive, so you better get a handle on it. The best way to do that is to learn about yourself and the best way to do that it to see the world and experience as much as you can.
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Roleplaying Tips: Zinnia tries to bring a bit of levity to the more serious members of the group, amusing herself by playing humorous but harmless pranks on her friends. She snorts a little bit when she laughs.
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Background: Zinnia Griffenglass is the only daughter of gnome historians, raised in the great western forests as her parents studied with the native firbolgs that inhabit the greenwood. It was the potent wild magic of this ancient land that touched her, imbuing her with the gift to cast it as her own. As her sorcery grew, so did her interests, and Zinnia now explores the wider world with The First Line.
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Traits: Adventurer, Agile, Arcane, Chaotic, Cunning, Good, Mercenary, and Persuasive
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Dark Secret: Since the death of their former leader, the atmosphere of The First Line has changed and there’s a lot of friction with the new cleric Saralie Savrigne. Zinnia is giving serious thought to leaving.
Plot Hooks
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There are so many places in the world that Zinnia Griffenglass has yet to visit. If you or another of your party are members of an unusual race or obviously from an exotic country you will pique her curiosity. Don’t be surprised if the inquisitive gnome finds a way to corner you in order to ply you with questions.
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As dwarven mining operations in the north move further and further into the great forests, they come into increasing conflict with indigenous firbolg tribes like the one in which Zinnia was raised. She needs someone trustworthy to deliver a sum of platinum to her parents to help support the resistance there.
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There are times when Zinnia Griffenglass has the odd feeling that she’s being watched by someone close by, even when she knows that she’s alone. This feeling only increases after she performs a particularly powerful spell or accidentally loses control of her magic, which has her worried. If you are a wizard or a sorcerer, Zinnia might ask if you’ve experienced anything similar and what you think it might be.
Connections
Zinnia Griffenglass is a member of the mercenary band The First Line.
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Zinnia Griffenglass dislikes Saralie Savrigne, The First Line's cleric.
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Zinnia Griffenglass is being watched by Silmarea Tillari as she considers her for membership in The Mirandae.
Bonus Content
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Quick Summary Card - Zinnia Griffenglass, Gnome Sorcerer
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Campaign Logger Profile - Zinnia Griffenglass, Gnome Sorcerer
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