Teodron Stonecutter
Appearance
Being half dwarf and half human, Teodron is a mix of both races. He stands at about 1.5 meters, and his build is broader and stouter than a typical human, but not close to a full dwarf. He got his dark hair from his mother and his pale skin from his father, and his hazel eyes from both of them. His features are relatively unremarkable, neither attractive nor unattractive, aside from his bushy eyebrows and his thick hair and beard. His nose is a little too big for him and his lips too small to be conventionally handsome. However, whenever he smiles, his whole face lights up, almost transforming him into another person.
Skills and Abilities
Teodron is only a mediocre mage at the moment, though he works to improve every day. As a student at the College of Elbion, he has learned at least a few spells in the more common disciplines. Mostly, he follows in his mother’s footsteps for now as a rune mage, where his specialties include wards and other defensive magic. Still, his mind is sharp, he is both curious and a hard worker, and though his innate talent for magic isn’t as strong as some of his fellow students, he has a lot of potential. It remains to be seen whether he will unlock it.
Beyond that, he has some experience with various crafts, learned from his father’s work as a builder and architect. While he is not an expert craftsman by any stretch of the imagination, he could make a living as such in a pinch, though his skills in this area are a bit rusty at the moment. He never attempted some of the fancier work that his father sometimes dabble din, however. His father also insisted that Teodron learn some rudimentary combat. Although they trained sparingly, and only with staves, though between that and the work as masons, it kept them both in shape.
Unfortunately, Teodron has spent his entire life inside Elbion, rarely venturing outside it, and he’s never been in any real danger. As a result, he has no experience in actual combat or in the wilderness. Growing up rather sheltered means that he has a rather naïve outlook on life, and he isn’t always aware or concerned about intrigue or politics, which can leave him open to manipulation.
Beyond that, he has some experience with various crafts, learned from his father’s work as a builder and architect. While he is not an expert craftsman by any stretch of the imagination, he could make a living as such in a pinch, though his skills in this area are a bit rusty at the moment. He never attempted some of the fancier work that his father sometimes dabble din, however. His father also insisted that Teodron learn some rudimentary combat. Although they trained sparingly, and only with staves, though between that and the work as masons, it kept them both in shape.
Unfortunately, Teodron has spent his entire life inside Elbion, rarely venturing outside it, and he’s never been in any real danger. As a result, he has no experience in actual combat or in the wilderness. Growing up rather sheltered means that he has a rather naïve outlook on life, and he isn’t always aware or concerned about intrigue or politics, which can leave him open to manipulation.
Personality
Overall, Teodron is nice, kind, hard working, and loyal to a fault, qualities instilled in him by his parents. He’s not the most charismatic or socially adept individual, and often will stay quiet rather than speak up. Although he doesn’t have a particular knack for making friends, he values the few he does have and he will protect them to the end. Teodron is also devoted to his family, especially after his mother’s disappearance. That loss still marks him to this day, and he hasn’t completely reckoned with the depression that sometimes descends upon him when he thinks of her.
Still, Teodron prefers to focus on the present and the future, almost obsessively so. He is voraciously curious, always devouring whatever scroll or tome is placed in front of him with a frightening intensity. It doesn’t always allow him to master the arcana or skills within—though he will practice until he’s perfect—but it does serve him in good stead. That single-mindedness also manifests itself when it comes to his stubbornness: like many dwarfs, he’s hard to budge once he’s set his mind on something. He also has a bit of a temper, and will become impossible to reason with once it’s roused.
Unfortunately, his quick mind, which works well in his studies, fails him in emotional and interpersonal exchanges. Often, he will be at a loss for how to respond appropriately to others in ways that will benefit him. Rather, he strives to treat everyone equally and with kindness, which may not always be the best approach. He also has trouble opening up to people.
In many ways, he is the child of two worlds (human and dwarf, magic and mundane), but that never made feel less than. Rather, the two combined in him to create a whole better than each individual piece. He married his father’s practicality with his mother’s thirst for knowledge and beauty into a cohesive whole.
Still, Teodron prefers to focus on the present and the future, almost obsessively so. He is voraciously curious, always devouring whatever scroll or tome is placed in front of him with a frightening intensity. It doesn’t always allow him to master the arcana or skills within—though he will practice until he’s perfect—but it does serve him in good stead. That single-mindedness also manifests itself when it comes to his stubbornness: like many dwarfs, he’s hard to budge once he’s set his mind on something. He also has a bit of a temper, and will become impossible to reason with once it’s roused.
Unfortunately, his quick mind, which works well in his studies, fails him in emotional and interpersonal exchanges. Often, he will be at a loss for how to respond appropriately to others in ways that will benefit him. Rather, he strives to treat everyone equally and with kindness, which may not always be the best approach. He also has trouble opening up to people.
In many ways, he is the child of two worlds (human and dwarf, magic and mundane), but that never made feel less than. Rather, the two combined in him to create a whole better than each individual piece. He married his father’s practicality with his mother’s thirst for knowledge and beauty into a cohesive whole.