Alaric Fontaine

Headmaster Alaric Fontaine

Headmaster of Fontaine’s Adventuring Academy

Race: Human

Description:

Headmaster Alaric Fontaine is a wiry, elderly man with wild, silver hair that sticks out in all directions, as if perpetually caught in a breeze. His robes are a patchwork of colors and patterns, adorned with odd trinkets, scrolls, and mysterious baubles he’s collected from his many adventures. Alaric’s bright blue eyes sparkle with a mix of curiosity and mischief, hinting at the mind of a man who is always thinking five steps ahead—or sometimes ten steps sideways.

Character: Alaric is renowned for his vast intelligence and knowledge of the arcane, the divine, and everything in between. He has a habit of muttering to himself, getting lost in thought, and then suddenly snapping back with a brilliant but often reckless idea. His teaching philosophy is simple: the best way to learn is by doing, even if that means facing down a rampaging beast or deciphering an ancient curse under less-than-ideal conditions. While some may see his methods as irresponsible, he believes that true adventurers are forged in the crucible of danger, and he’s more than willing to throw his students into the fire—sometimes quite literally.

Despite his eccentricity, Alaric genuinely cares about his students, though he shows it in unconventional ways. He often appears at odd hours to give cryptic advice or hand out seemingly useless items that end up being vital later. Many suspect he has lived multiple lifetimes' worth of adventures, and his tales are so outrageous that even seasoned adventurers aren’t sure which ones are true. Nonetheless, his unpredictable nature and unconventional methods have made Fontaine’s Adventuring Academy the renowned institution it is, drawing students from across the realms who seek to learn from the best—and survive the experience.