The NPC is actually a transformed dragon or a mimic who lures greedy adventurers into the lair to provide the "hoard" with fresh gear (and the dragon with a snack).
This NPC doesn't just sell maps; they sell . They are likely a rogue or a wizard’s apprentice who specialized in Arcane Eye or invisibility just to get a peek at the loot. Character Profiles
She never speaks (to avoid being heard by the dragon). She communicates solely through her incredibly detailed, charcoal-smudged maps that include notes like "Watch out for the loose gold coin—it squeaks." Sees what the dragon hoards, draws the maps NPC...
The NPC didn't just draw the map; they accidentally stole a single, sentimental item from the hoard, and now the dragon is hunting anyone who carries that map.
An artist who believes a dragon's hoard is the only subject worthy of his talent. He isn't there for the gold; he's there for the composition . Plot Twist Ideas The NPC is actually a transformed dragon or
That sounds like the perfect setup for a with a "high-risk, high-reward" quirk! Here are a few ways to flesh out that character:
A former adventurer who lost his nerve but not his greed. He sneaks into lairs, scribbles a map of the gold piles and exit routes, and then sells them to "braver" souls for 10% of the haul. Character Profiles She never speaks (to avoid being
The NPC sells the party a map of the hoard, but the dragon moved half the treasure to a different chamber yesterday.