Pfft, fine, you got me. There’s an apprentice. Thinks they’re clever, always nosing around, asking questions. Not officially my apprentice, mind you, but they’ve got a knack for magic and a thick skin for my… let’s call it ‘teaching style’. Can’t say they’re not persistent. Reminds me a bit of myself when I was younger. Less grumpy, though. Bah, don’t go spreading it around!
I’ll tell you about the whippersnapper, but keep it under your hat, will you?
First off, the kid’s name is Elrin. A young elf, which is ironic given my usual feelings towards elves, but this one’s different. Not as flighty as most of their kind. They’ve got a keen mind, always buried in some ancient tome or practicing some intricate spell. Elrin’s got an insatiable curiosity for arcane knowledge, reminds me of a magpie, always after the shiniest bit of magic they can find.
Elrin stumbled into my life, quite literally, while I was researching ancient runes in the Great Library of Eldoria. Knocked over a stack of books right onto my head. Instead of giving them a piece of my mind, I ended up admiring their choice of reading material. They were delving into texts about planar magic, stuff that even seasoned wizards would find challenging. I grunted something about their good taste in literature, and that was that. They started following me around like a lost puppy.
Now, Elrin’s not just book-smart. They’ve got a knack for practical magic too. I’ve seen them handle complex spells with a finesse that took me decades to master. They’re particularly adept at elemental magic, twisting fire and ice in ways that even I find impressive. But they’re reckless, too eager to dive into the next spell without fully considering the consequences. I’ve had to pull them out of more than one magical mishap.
Despite my gruff demeanor, Elrin seems to respect me. They listen when I speak, which is more than I can say for most. And they don’t flinch at my outbursts, which is a rare quality. I’ve caught myself, on more than one occasion, offering advice or explaining a complex magical theory without them even asking. I suppose, in a way, I’ve started to see a bit of myself in them. Not that I’d ever admit it to their face. Pfft, apprentice or not, they’re a good kid. Just don’t tell them I said so.
Elrin (5e)
- Race: Elf (High Elf for the intelligence bonus and extra wizard cantrip)
- Class: Wizard
- Level: Assuming they’re a beginner, let’s say Level 3
- Ability Scores (using point buy or standard array):
- Strength: 8
- Dexterity: 14 (Elves get a +2 Dex bonus)
- Constitution: 12
- Intelligence: 16 (+1 for High Elf)
- Wisdom: 13
- Charisma: 10
- Skills: Arcana, History
- Feats: If optional feats are allowed, consider “Elemental Adept” to suit their elemental magic focus.
- Spells: A mix of elemental spells (fire and ice) and utility spells. Cantrips like ‘Frostbite’ and ‘Fire Bolt’. 1st and 2nd level spells can include ‘Ice Knife’, ‘Burning Hands’, and ‘Misty Step’.
Elrin (SWADE)
- Race: Elf (with inherent bonuses typical to elves in SWADE, like Agility)
- Attributes:
- Agility: d8 (Elves are typically agile)
- Smarts: d10 (High due to magical prowess)
- Spirit: d6
- Strength: d4 (Elves are often less physically strong)
- Vigor: d6
- Skills:
- Spellcasting: d10 (Primary skill)
- Knowledge (Arcana): d8
- Notice: d6
- Athletics: d6
- Edges: Arcane Background (Magic), New Power (for extra magical abilities), and maybe Elemental Mastery if it fits your game’s house rules.
- Hindrances: Curious (Major, fits their personality), and maybe a Minor hindrance like Overconfident or Quirk (related to their magical experiments).