Reskuguz (Ress-coo-guhz)
The Baker Reskuguz
Reskuguz is a Bakery Drake that lives at and works in Baked by Drake.
He has been there for many years, longer than most residents can remember. He was there with Gellbore the Baker's mother when she was the owner/operator of the bakery, which was over a century ago.
Reskuguz is responsible for many of the more creative items on the bakery's menu. In fact, he has little interest in many of the more mundane preparations that the bakery makes. He still takes pride in their quality, and understand the important role a good loaf of bread plays in the lives of those who live in the city, but his passion is ignited by finding new ways to combine flavors, or by trying new ingredients.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Reskuguz is fit and can often be seen in the bakery flitting from one surface to another. In fact, he seldom can be found with his feet on the ground. He shows great agility, and is practically tireless.
Identifying Characteristics
Reskuguz has a scar on his tail that came from an attack by wolf.
Special abilities
Purifying Breath. The drake exhales the aroma of a warm,
hearty meal in a 15-foot cone. All nonmagical food and drink in
the area is purified and rendered free of poison and disease, and
its flavor is enhanced in quality for 1 hour.
Yeast Slurry. The drake expels sticky yeast in a 15-foot cone.
Each creature in the area must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving
throw. On a failure, a target takes 14 (4d6) bludgeoning damage
and is restrained for 1 minute. On a success, a target takes half
the damage and its speed is reduced by 10 feet until the end of
its next turn. A creature, including the restrained target, can use
its action to free a restrained target by succeeding on a DC 13
Strength check.
Apparel & Accessories
Sometimes, just for effect and to entertain the crowds, he will put on a chef's toque.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Reskuguz came to Squall's end with his family nearly 2 centuries ago. He crossed paths with the Gnomish owner of a small but admired bakery and chose to stay. He has been a fixture in Squall's End ever since.
Employment
Reskuguz has worked at the bakery for over a century now, and it was not long before his contribution was recognized in the name change for the bakery. Before the Dislocation, he was known to take long trips sometimes to sample the works of other bakers, or to find and try new ingredients.
Intellectual Characteristics
Curious, but patient. He knows he will be alive a long time, as long as he doesn't do anything foolish, and also knows that stealth is difficult for a creature with an aroma redolent with the scent of fresh-baked bread. He will question anyone who comes from afar as to the foods of their region, and could happily spend hours on the minutia of how a tart, pie or cake was prepared.
Morality & Philosophy
Baking requires discipline, and this translates into Reskuguz' approach to many things. The tools of his trade are well-organized, the shop opens on time, and the staples taste consistent day to day. He takes comfort in routine, and has found the disruption of the Dislocation to be disturbing.
Taboos
Using magic to enhance the flavor of food before trying it without, and without telling those who will be eating it.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
To share the delight he finds in his craft with others.
He would also like to one day find a female Bakery Drake and have wyrmlings and teach them the ways dough and oven.
Likes & Dislikes
He is particularly a fan of fruit with vibrant colors. He does not like mushrooms overmuch, even if he does sometimes use them in his savory creations.
Hygiene
Raskuguz often has salt or flour on his back or underbelly, but grooms himself regularly and cares about cleanliness.
Social
Social Aptitude
Raskuguz is charming and remembers the names and details about his regulars. He enjoys the company of others, and they also enjoy his company.
Mannerisms
Raskuguz speaks deliberately, with words chosen to have the most impact and to convey exactly what he means.
Alignment
Lawful Neutral
Current Status
Creating comfort food for those dealing with the Dislocation
Current Location
Species
Age
235
Children
Pronouns
He/Him/His
Sex
Male
Gender
Man
Presentation
Male
Eyes
Yellow
Hair
None
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Scales of deep grown with a golden-brown underbelly.
Height
2'10"
Weight
45 lbs
Quotes & Catchphrases
"If it is worth baking, it is worth baking properly."
"Sentences are like cakes - you choose the right ingredients to make them just right."
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