Skarth the Emberfang
A cunning kobold sorcerer touched by the fiery breath of a red dragon, Skarth weaves magic and guile to survive and thrive in the volcanic wastelands.
Name: Skarth the Emberfang
Race: Kobold (Volcanic Variant)
Class: Sorcerer (Draconic Bloodline - Red Dragon)
Age: 16
Appearance: Skarth is a wiry kobold with scales the color of smoldering embers, fading from deep charcoal at his back to a fiery orange along his underbelly. His yellow eyes glint with sharp intelligence and a hint of mischief, and faint trails of smoke seem to curl from his nostrils when he exhales. A ridge of small, flame-like frills runs along his head and down his spine, giving him a striking and dangerous appearance.
Skarth wears a patchwork of leather and scavenged armor, reinforced with volcanic glass and scorched metal plates. His cloak is a tattered scrap of dragonhide, rumored to have been claimed from the draconic being that blessed him. Around his neck hangs a crude obsidian talisman, its edges jagged and sharp, inscribed with draconic runes that pulse faintly with heat.
Backstory
Skarth was born in a volcanic warren, one of countless kobolds serving under a tyrannical red dragon overlord. His destiny changed the day he was chosen as a "sacrifice" during one of the dragon's fiery rituals. Instead of perishing in the flames, Skarth emerged transformed, his blood ignited with a spark of draconic power. He fled his warren that very night, vowing never to serve another master again.
Since then, Skarth has carved out a precarious existence in the volcanic fields, using his newfound sorcerous abilities to fend off predators and rival scavengers. He has become a self-styled protector of the region, safeguarding ancient draconic relics and artifacts from intruders—though whether this is out of reverence or greed depends on whom you ask. Skarth’s pride and cunning make him a formidable ally or a dangerous foe.
Personality
- Cunning and Opportunistic: “A clever mind will keep you alive when brute strength burns out.”
- Arrogantly Proud: Skarth believes his draconic spark makes him superior to other kobolds and most other races.
- Greedy but Fair: While he covets wealth and power, he respects those who can best him in wit or strength.
- Loyal (to a Point): Skarth can form alliances, but his survival instincts often take precedence.
