Tomas was born in a small farming settlement within Empire of the Man, where his family lived a quiet but difficult life. His father worked as a carpenter, while his mother helped maintain the household and taught Tomas the value of patience and discipline. Growing up, Tomas spent most of his days helping his family, learning how to repair tools, gather supplies, and speak respectfully with travelers passing through the region. The environment he was raised in was modest and sometimes harsh, but it taught him to be careful, hardworking, and loyal to those who earned his trust. As he grew older, Tomas began to feel that remaining in his home village would never allow him to become more than what others expected of him. He eventually left home to seek work, knowledge, and a place where he could build his own reputation within the realm. Though he is not a hero or nobleman, Tomas hopes to prove himself through honest effort and meaningful choices in the world around him.
The traveller has just arrived in a small town. As they look around, their gaze is met with run down houses and shops. They duck into one of the shacks, illuminated by a series of candles suspended in the air. At the back of the small room, an old hag raises her head, “What brings you to this dingy town?" She begins, then pauses to study their face—”Ah, it’s you. I’ve been expecting you. Sit,” she gestures at a chair, “Where do you come from? What do you hope to make of yourself?”
((How does your character respond? Please ensure your response is at least six sentences long, and uses at least two actions.))
Example: Tomas steps carefully into the shack, keeping one hand near his side as his eyes adjust to the candlelight. He looks at the old woman with a cautious expression, unsure how she already seems to know him. “I come from a small village outside the main roads, there was little waiting for me there except the same fields, the same work, and the same life my family had before me.” he slowly pulls out the chair and sits down, though he keeps his posture stiff and alert. “I do not claim to be anyone important, but I want to make something honest of myself, if this town has work, trouble, or a path forward, then I intend to face it and see what kind of man I become.”
"Oh, I just, uh…" The traveler stutters, tensing up. They eye the crone, then back outside the shack. For a moment, the air thickens with anticipation, until…
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