Tobias Woodeward
Tobias Woodeward (a.k.a. The Burned Man)
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Somewhat lanky, still looks a bit like a teenager. Considered a bit short amongst his peers and heavily underfed for the type of work he does.
Facial Features
Heavily disfigured with grotesque burn scars, especially in the region of the eyes. Still has teenage features, like rounder cheeks and soft eyes. Pale blue eyes that are always somewhat out of focus.
Identifying Characteristics
Almost completely blind, has trouble focusing his attention on the right place. The scars are a pretty easy way to identify him.
Physical quirks
Can only see about 30 ft in front of him, and even then it is only general shapes which prevents him from reading anything or identifying people he hasn't seen all that much before.
Special abilities
Though a Human, his mother was a Tiefling, he thus inherited some powers from her. He has uncanny hearing, which allow him to know the general location of people around him.
Apparel & Accessories
Dresses in usual ranger and falconer gear; light clothes in dull colours with a heavy wool cloak. Will often be seen with a Falconer glove in his left hand, or at his belt if he isn't wearing it at the moment.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Born in Thel Kundrim to a Tallman father (Athelstan Woodeward) and Tiefling mother (Sabine Woodeward), it seemed like Tobias didn't inherit any of his mother's traits except for sharper senses than his fellow Tallmen. A quiet child, there isn't much to be said about his younger years.
Though Tieflings were somewhat accepted in Thel Kundrim, the family soon had to move somewhere else. Materials were pricy and hard to come by for Herbalists living under the surface of the tallest mountain on the continent. They thus moved to the Dranidian Dynasty, to Stagfort, a haven for Herbalists of all kinds. What they figured out upon arriving there, though, was that racism was rampant in the city, with Tieflings, C'thagurs, Goblins and a plethora of others considered lower class citizens. Of course, that also meant that those citizens should know their place and refrain from stealing job opportunities from hard working Tallmen. Tobias was 10 years old and looked like any other Tallman child, so he didn't have any problem with his day to day activities. Tensions were high though, and the family shop was often vandalized by people who thought it disgusting for a Tallman to love a Tiefling and allow her opportunities that should be exclusive to normal citizens.
Everything changed with the birth of Olivia, the second child of the family, whose Tiefling heritage couldn't be mistaken. Tobias was 15 years old when she was born, and already he could see that things were taking a turn for the worst. The vandalism kept going and people would openly berate them on the streets, everyday. At 16 years old, their family changed forever. During the night, an angry mob of people burst through the front door of their home, intent on getting rid of them. Sabine and Athelstan pushed Tobias and Olivia through the backdoor, telling the teenager to run and wait for them at the river outside the city. And like that he flew away and waited for his parents at the appointed place. After more than 24 hours had passed and with a crying 1 year old child in his arms, he decided to go back into the city to see what was going on. Sadly, there was nothing left for him. His home was burned to the ground, the shop had been ransacked, and the bodies of his parents were hanged at the oak tree besides his house.
To flee the citizens that would probably wish to harm his sister, Tobias went to the slums, were other lower class citizens lived. He struggled to get by, but that was to be expected. He worked for scraps and took care of Olivia as best he could. He kept pushing back on his sorrow and desperation, ignoring the death of his parents as best he could. There was no time to wallow in self-pity, his sister needed him to take the lead after all. Two years later, Tobias was finally considered old enough to join the Guild of Champions at 18 years old. This could be a way for him to make money easily to provide for his small family, without the dangers of being branded a thief of normal citizens' jobs. He easily found himself a party, took on short quests, and left Olivia for the day in a rented room at the inn. This kept going for 2 more years, and things seemed to be going well. Tobias was making good money and was hoping he'd soon have enough so that they can leave Stagfort and go back to Thel Kundrim.
When he came back one day, as he entered the inn, he realized that his sister had been found out and adventurers were about to use her as target practice in the main room. As an Elven Sorcerer finished his casting chants, he jumped in the way to protect Olivia. The rays of fire hit him straight in the face, but at least his sister was unharmed. They both flew from the inn as fast as they could, running from the laughter and insults. Sadly this all complicated things terribly, Tobias was now almost completely blind and it would be difficult to find someone that would want to help him through this ordeal. At 20 years old his career as an adventurer was already coming to an end, he had a 5 years old child to take care of and provide for.
The group of adventurers he had been with pushed him away, nobody wanted a blind ranger, and especially one that decided to carry around his ward with him into battle. He was lucky enough that he could still find work in the city, though the money he had been saving was starting the dwindle. The plan to get away from Stagfort was growing more and more distant as the months went by.
And here we are, Tobias now at 23 years old with the young 8 years old Olivia, against the world. With the events that unfolded in the past, the two are absolutely inseparable, and if Tobias goes away on a quest for the Guild, the young Tiefling is sure to follow.
Gender Identity
Cis Male
Sexuality
Bisexual, though there isn't much space for any of that in his current life.
Education
Received a good education when he was younger, since his parents were merchants. Learned to read and write and to do mathematics and the like. Even started to learn a trade, herbalist like his parents. Of course this all went down the drain when he became almost completely blind and became a lower class citizen.
Employment
Currently works as a Silver Bell adventurer in the Guild of Champions, when he can find a group that will take him.
Mental Trauma
Deeply affected by his parents murder, but won't let himself exteriorize the trauma since he has to take care of his younger sister. Tries to hide the emotional trauma behind kindness and patience, behind negligence to his own needs. Attached to his sister in an unhealthy way ever since the accident that almost took her life.
As mentioned, he remains positive and kind through it all, yet the cracks are starting to show...
Intellectual Characteristics
A bit of a naïve idiot that believe things will end up okay if you stay positive and kind to others. Doesn't know much about how things work in the higher spheres of society, but what he knows (survivalism, hunting, etc.) he excels at.
Morality & Philosophy
Good things will always come to those that are kind.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Wants to leave Stagfort, so that he can give a better life for Olivia, a normal life even. Would very much like to take a break himself.
Likes & Dislikes
Likes:
The fancy beef stew they sell at the inn and that he ate once
Sunny days
Olivia
Dislikes:
Fire
Strangers
Stagfort
Virtues & Personality perks
Caring, Perseverant, Courageous
Vices & Personality flaws
Clumsy, Naïve
Social
Contacts & Relations
Generally well liked by other adventurers of the Guild since he is fairly easy to get along with. Shunned by most of the rest of Stagfort's population since he his taking care of a Tiefling girl.
Social Aptitude
An easy-going guy with a kind nature, most people will get along quite well with him.
Hobbies & Pets
Has a female Northern Goshawk, named Alvina, that follows him around and helps him around. Really enjoys ornithology and identifying local birds, though he is now restricted to identifying them via sounds only.
Relationships
Nicknames & Petnames
Tobias will often call her "Liv" or "Livia". Olivia will call him "Tobi" generally, only actually using "Tobias" in grave situations.
Wealth & Financial state
Doesn't have much since he spends so long without being able to find work that he'll use most of what he is able to gain through quests.
Falconer hailing from Stagfort, in the Dranidian Dynasty, and Silver Bell Adventurer in the Guild of Champions. Struggles to make ends meet, but always finds a way to get money on the table in the end.
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Alignment
Chaotic Good
Species
Date of Birth
12th Sea of Mercury, 1436
Year of Birth
1436 SM
23 Years old
Birthplace
Thel Kundrim, Kingdom of Kreoborg
Spouses
Siblings
Olivia Woodeward
(Sister)
Children
Current Residence
Stagfort, Dranidian Dynasty
Gender
Male
Eyes
Blue
Hair
Black
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Sand
Height
5 ft 8
Weight
172 lbs
Quotes & Catchphrases
"Sorry 'Livia, we can't afford that one..."
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