![[DALL·E 2025-02-22 14.42.23 - A small but confident kobold with vibrant red-orange scales, streaked with soot-black markings. Sparkfang stands proudly, wearing a ragged but regal s.webp]] #### **Basic Information** - **Name:** Sparkfang - **Race/Species:** Kobold - **Class/Profession:** Rogue (Untrained Duelist), Storyteller, Aspiring Leader - **Alignment/Morality:** Chaotic Neutral (Brash, ambitious, and theatrical, but ultimately loyal to his people) - **Age:** Young adult (reckless, energetic, eager to prove himself) - **Gender & Pronouns:** He/Him - **Appearance:** - Small even by kobold standards, but carries himself with the confidence of a giant. - Vibrant red-orange scales, with streaks of soot-black across his snout and claws. - Wears mismatched armor pieces scavenged from fallen foes, making him look both ridiculous and impressive. - A ragged but regal-looking sash, gifted to him by fellow kobolds, signifying his self-declared title as "The Slayer of the Owlbear." - Often seen clutching his prized dagger—the weapon he wielded during his battle against the realm-stricken owlbear. #### **Personality & Traits** - **Personality Summary:** Sparkfang is an **over-the-top storyteller**, a braggart, and a showman who thrives on attention and admiration. He is **bold to the point of foolishness**, often embellishing his own tales beyond recognition. Despite his bravado, he **deeply values the approval of his fellow kobolds**, particularly Tartuk. - Thinks fast, talks faster, **acts before thinking at all.** - Loves being the center of attention, reveling in cheers and admiration. - **Not nearly as smart as he thinks he is,** but clever enough to survive. - Genuinely believes his own exaggerations, and through sheer force of will, sometimes makes them reality. - Has a deep-seated **need to be important**—to carve a place for himself in kobold legend. - **Strengths & Skills:** - **Natural Performer & Storyteller:** Can captivate an audience, rally kobolds, and inspire loyalty through sheer enthusiasm. - **Fast & Agile:** A quick combatant, able to dart through battle with unpredictable, if chaotic, movements. - **Instinctive Fighter:** Despite his lack of formal training, he has a knack for finding openings in battle, especially with his dagger. - **Brave (to a Fault):** Will charge headfirst into danger, convinced of his own invincibility. - **Weaknesses & Flaws:** - **Massively Overestimates His Abilities:** Has a tendency to take credit for victories far beyond his contribution. - **Loyal to the Wrong People:** Will do anything to gain Tartuk’s approval, even at his own expense. - **Reckless & Impulsive:** Acts without thinking, leading to both comedic and catastrophic results. - **Despises Being Ignored:** If he's not the center of attention, he will make himself the center of attention. - **Mannerisms & Speech Patterns:** - **LOUD AND DRAMATIC.** Everything is **THE GREATEST ADVENTURE EVER TOLD.** - **Gestures wildly** when telling a story, often knocking things over in the process. - **Will not correct an exaggeration.** If someone believes he slayed a dragon, that is now the official version of events. - **Refers to himself in the third person** when boasting: “Sparkfang the Mighty! Sparkfang the Fearless!” - Uses **grandiose metaphors and battle cries** mid-conversation. #### **Background & Story Role** - **Backstory Summary:** Sparkfang was a **nobody** in the kobold burrows until fate (and luck) placed him in the right spot at the right time. Through sheer bluster and good fortune, he found himself **embroiled in an expedition with the bigfolk**, facing unimaginable horrors **(or so he claims).** - In the battle against the **realm-stricken owlbear,** he believes he delivered the final blow **(whether this is true remains debatable).** - He stumbled upon **a powerful magical staff** during their crypt exploration and immediately assumed it was meant for Tartuk, gifting it to him in an effort to gain favor. - Since returning to Rivermarch, he has **built a legend around himself**, retelling his adventure to anyone who will listen, with each version of events grander than the last. - **Current Motivations:** - **Earn Tartuk’s favor** and prove himself as more than just a loudmouth. - **Carve out his place in history** as a legendary kobold hero. - **Hone his instincts in combat,** despite having no patience for formal training. - **Ensure the kobolds of Rivermarch see him as their champion.** - **Connections & Relationships:** - **[[Tartuk]] (The One Who Must Approve):** Sparkfang desperately wants Tartuk’s validation and will go to absurd lengths to get it. - **[[Gideon]] (The Bigfolk with the Magic Brain):** He respects Gideon’s magic but thinks he takes things too seriously. - **[[Maximus]] (The Unbreakable One):** A little afraid of him, but convinced he would make an excellent sidekick. - **[[Borion Nightshade]] (The Fancy Magic Elf):** Thinks Borion’s magic is impressive, but wishes he’d add more flair. - **Factions or Allegiances:** - **Rivermarch Kobolds:** He wants to rise as their champion. - **Tartuk’s Inner Circle:** *Desperately* wants to be included, though he isn’t yet. - **His Own Fan Club:** A growing group of young kobolds who hang on his every word. - **Notable Items or Equipment:** - **His ‘Legendary’ Dagger:** An ordinary kobold-sized dagger, but in his mind, it is an artifact of great power. - **Ragged Sash of ‘Leadership’:** A trophy given to him by his admirers, marking him as a hero in their eyes. - **The Staff of Vakar’s Fang (Formerly his, now Tartuk’s):** A magical artifact he surrendered to Tartuk, unknowingly handing over something of immense power. - **An Expanding Collection of Trinkets:** Small tokens he claims as trophies from his grand adventures. #### **Additional Notes** - **Recurring Themes:** - **The Power of Belief:** If he says it enough, maybe it will be true. - **The Need for Recognition:** He is *terrified* of being forgotten or ignored. - **The Line Between Legend and Reality:** Will his stories make him great, or will reality catch up with him? - **Player/GM Notes:** - Sparkfang **is both comic relief and an unexpected wild card.** - His **stories will get bigger, grander, and harder to disprove** as time goes on. - He **may actually grow into the hero he claims to be—or fail spectacularly trying.** - **Expect big moments of accidental greatness… and absolute disaster.**