Weapon Training
Slashing Weapons Trainer: Garren "The Blade" Thorn
Garren is a tall, muscular human with a rugged appearance. His face bears several scars, and he always carries a variety of swords at his side. His eyes are sharp and attentive, always scanning his surroundings.
Roleplaying Tips:
- Garren is stern and disciplined, expecting the same from his students. He speaks in short, direct sentences and has little patience for excuses. He often demonstrates techniques with a flourish, showing off his mastery.
- Retrieve the legendary "Blade of Shadows" from an ancient crypt guarded by a powerful undead knight. The party must navigate the crypt, solve its puzzles, and defeat the knight to claim the blade.
Piercing Weapons Trainer: Lyra "Needle" Frost
Lyra is an agile elf with a lithe build. She has long, flowing silver hair and wears light, flexible armor. Her movements are graceful, almost dance-like.
Roleplaying Tips:
- Lyra is calm and patient, often speaking in a soothing tone. She emphasizes precision and finesse in her training, often using metaphors related to nature. She is encouraging and supportive, helping students build confidence.
- Infiltrate a heavily guarded bandit camp and retrieve a stolen artifact. The party must use stealth and precision to avoid detection and deal with enemies silently.
Bludgeoning Weapons Trainer: Thorgar "Hammerhand" Ironfist
Thorgar is a stout dwarf with a robust frame. His beard is long and braided, and he carries a massive warhammer. His presence is imposing and authoritative.
Roleplaying Tips:
- Thorgar is gruff but fair, with a booming voice that commands attention. He values strength and endurance, pushing his students to their limits. Despite his tough exterior, he has a soft spot for those who show determination.
- Defend a mining outpost from an onslaught of subterranean creatures. The party must hold their ground, using their bludgeoning weapons to repel the invaders.
Simple Melee Weapons Trainer: Miri "Swiftfoot" Voss
Miri is a nimble halfling with quick reflexes. She has short, curly brown hair and is always seen with a dagger or a club in hand. Her eyes sparkle with mischief.
Roleplaying Tips:
- Miri is lively and energetic, often cracking jokes and making light-hearted comments. She focuses on agility and speed in her training, encouraging her students to be quick and adaptable. Her teaching style is informal and fun.
- Clear out a den of aggressive kobolds that have been terrorizing a nearby village. The party must navigate the kobold tunnels and eliminate their leader.
Simple Ranged Weapons Trainer: Eryn "Eagle Eye" Hawke
Eryn is a keen-eyed half-elf with a slender build. He has short, dark hair and wears practical, weather-worn clothing. His bow is always within reach.
Roleplaying Tips:
- Eryn is observant and meticulous, speaking with a measured and thoughtful tone. He stresses the importance of accuracy and patience, often having his students practice for long hours. He is calm and composed, never rushing his lessons.
- Hunt down a dangerous beast that has been attacking livestock in the countryside. The party must track the beast and take it down from a distance.
Martial Melee Weapons Trainer: Kael "Stormblade" Draven
Kael is a formidable human warrior with a chiseled physique. His hair is cropped short, and he wears well-maintained armor. His primary weapon is a longsword.
Roleplaying Tips:
- Kael is authoritative and confident, with a voice that carries over the din of battle. He demands discipline and respect, and his training sessions are intense and rigorous. He has a commanding presence and expects excellence from his students.
- Lead an assault on a fortified outpost held by enemy soldiers. The party must break through the defenses, engage in close-quarters combat, and capture the outpost.
Martial Ranged Weapons Trainer: Selene "Moonshot" Darrow
Selene is an elegant high elf with an air of sophistication. She has long, flowing blonde hair and wears finely crafted leather armor. Her weapon of choice is a sleek, enchanted longbow.
Roleplaying Tips:
- Selene is articulate and precise, speaking with a refined and educated tone. She emphasizes technique and control, often using her own archery as a perfect example. She is encouraging yet exacting, expecting her students to strive for perfection.
- Protect a caravan traveling through a dangerous mountain pass from ambushes. The party must scout ahead, spot potential threats, and eliminate them before they can strike.
Polearm Weapons Trainer: Fenris "Stormlance" Eliron
Fenris is a tall, imposing figure with long, silver hair and piercing blue eyes. He wears a suit of plate armor adorned with lightning motifs and carries a finely crafted halberd. His voice is deep and commanding, often punctuated by a no-nonsense attitude.
Roleplaying Tips:
- Speaks in a deep, commanding, and authoritative tone. Moves with precise, deliberate motions. Often inspects his polearm or sharpens the blade while speaking. Strict, disciplined, and values honor. He has high expectations and rarely offers praise.
- Repel a horde of marauding gnolls attacking a border village. The party must use their polearms to form an effective defensive line and protect the villagers.
Crossbow Weapons Trainer: Darian "Bolt" Voss
Darian is a lean, wiry elf with sharp features and keen green eyes. He dresses in dark leather armor to facilitate stealth and carries a customized repeating crossbow. He speaks in a measured, quiet tone, always analyzing his surroundings.
Roleplaying Tips:
- Speaks in a quiet, measured, and analytical tone. Frequently scans the environment, rarely makes direct eye contact. Often fidgets with his crossbow. Calm, meticulous, and highly observant. Prefers strategy over brute force.
- Sabotage an enemy supply train by disabling its guards and destroying key supplies. The party must use their crossbows to take out targets from a distance without being detected.
