Heebo the Wise, that’s who I’m going to yammer on about. Met him in a place you’d least expect, a dingy tavern called the Murky Depths. It was so dark in there, even the rats carried lanterns. There he was, an old dwarf, hunched over a table with scrolls and empty ale mugs. His eyes were sharp, like he could see right through you. That’s where the adventure, or should I say headache, began with Heebo.
He wasn’t your run-of-the-mill mentor. His teachings? A mix of cryptic mumblings and sudden shouts. Took me ages to figure out that each grunt had a meaning, and every sigh was a lesson. Then there was the quest for the cursed gem. He thought it held secrets; I thought it held trouble. We trudged through caves, deciphered riddles, and fought off toothless bandits.
What did he teach me? Patience, of all things. I hated it. Rushing in always got me bruised more than anything. Heebo showed me that waiting for the right moment is sometimes the bravest thing you can do. And the old coot had a sense of humor, dry as the desert but sharp. He’d find something to chuckle about, even in the darkest moments.
We had a bond, despite our grumpiness. Heebo was like family, with his tough love as annoying as it was invaluable. When we finally found that gem, Heebo figured out its curse was a test of character. We passed, bickering and nearly dying in the process.
Heebo’s teachings went beyond adventuring. He taught me life lessons, like choosing your battles wisely and the importance of a well-timed grunt. Our paths parted eventually. He chased other mysteries, and I kept being the delightful grump I am. His parting words? “Don’t be a dumbass.” Classic Heebo.
Now I pass on his teachings, in my own way. Wisdom often comes from the most unexpected people, like a grizzled old dwarf in a dark tavern.
- Name: Heebo the Wise (5e)
- Race: Dwarf
- Class: Wizard (School of Divination)
- Level: 12
- Strength: 8
- Dexterity: 12
- Constitution: 14
- Intelligence: 18
- Wisdom: 16
- Charisma: 10
- Special Abilities: Portent, Expert Divination, Third Eye
- Equipment: Staff of Wisdom, Cloak of the Bat, Spellbook
- Name: Heebo the Wise (SWADE)
- Race: Dwarf
- Attributes: Agility d6, Smarts d10, Spirit d8, Strength d6, Vigor d6
- Skills: Spellcasting d10, Knowledge (Arcana) d10, Notice d8, Stealth d6, Persuasion d6
- Hindrances: Elderly, Stubborn, Loyal
- Edges: Arcane Background (Magic), Wizard, Scholar
- Gear: Magical Staff, Alchemist’s Kit, Ancient Tome