- Race: Dragonborn
- Class: Artificer
- Background: Noble Weaponsmith
- Key Traits: Ambitious, resourceful, haunted by his past, gambling addiction.
- Backstory: Tiberian hails from the Rascal Clan, a prominent family in the arms trade of Vrintia. His parents were murdered by the rival Clan Norexias, forcing him to flee and fabricate a criminal past to escape their grasp. He now seeks to reclaim his family’s honor and legacy while navigating the dangers of the Royal Vrintia Academy of Swords, Song, and Sorcery (RVASSS).
- Relationships:
- Party: Tiberian has formed a strong bond with the party, particularly after revealing his vendetta against Clan Norexias. His relationship with Thomas Stonebrook was initially strained due to accusations of murder, but they have since reconciled.
- NPCs: Tiberian has a complicated relationship with Professor Ozdemir, who serves as a mentor, and a deep-seated hatred for Clan Norexias. He also has a former bodyguard, Kreiterax, who remains a loyal ally.
- Organizations: Tiberian’s ties to the Rascal Clan and his enrollment at RVASSS place him at the center of political and economic intrigue in Vrintia.
- Notable Actions/Dialogue:
- Session 1: Tiberian is falsely accused of murder via a forged wanted poster, but the party later discovers it was an illusion. He uses his breath weapon and strength to fend off cultists, earning the party’s trust.
- Session 5: Tiberian reveals his vendetta against Clan Norexias and attempts to warn the professors about a suspicious Brass Dragonborn infiltrator.
- Emotional Arcs:
- From Suspect to Ally: Tiberian shifts from being a suspected criminal to a trusted ally after the party learns the truth about his past.
- Reclaiming Honor: Tiberian is determined to reclaim his family’s legacy and seeks revenge against Clan Norexias, which drives much of his emotional growth.
- Progression:
- Session 0: Tiberian’s backstory as a noble weaponsmith is fleshed out, giving him ties to the arms trade in Vrintia.
- Session 3: Tiberian explores the Wizard Tower, uncovering Gilbert’s writings linked to demon summoning, and gains favor with Master Tanu.
- Session 5: Tiberian is sorted into the School of Sorcery, Sign of the Dragon, marking a new chapter in his journey.