The Interior Decorator of Sin, the Rug-Layer of Disaster, the Clear Eye for the Evil Guy “Yes, yes, your exalted unholiness, columns made of your fallen enemies’ spines *would* look lovely lining the cloisters, but we need to seriously look at the light here, otherwise no-one will be able to see them, and appreciate your magnificent grandeur! They will, however, be expensive... and I don’t think you want to give your foes the impression that you’re cheap, after all.” Meet George. George was once a simple carpenter, swept up into the service of a local evil-doer (in fact, he remembers his first job working for Malko the Necromancer fondly, and keeps a binder with sketches of his work there). He discovered a talent for arranging architecture and interior design in such a sinister way that it drew the attention of another local warlord who visited, and quickly made a career of sourcing exotic and terrible materials. Many of the best dungeons bear his handiwork, and he is well-paid. One evil Demigod for whom he worked was so impressed that they conferred an extended life upon him, and for hundreds of years, George has made a comfortable living crafting intimidating fortresses, strongholds of evil, and modest holiday homes in the mountains. He is a pleasant and well-tempered man who has created countless job opportunities for the morally infirm and underprivileged, he tithes to all of his local temples, and donates to the local orphanages (of which there are unfortunately many). He regrets the actions of his various employers, but he truly enjoys the challenge of his job, and looks forward to new and exciting opportunities serving nightmarish overlords from the Far Planes, undead Lich-kings from the dawn of civilization, and whatever other masters life throws his way. He will brook no intimidation or threats to convert him to an undead minion, however; he is fiercely independent, and his blessing renders him unable to be changed from his nature. He has been kidnapped and tortured for information unsuccessfully many a time, but would honestly tell about what he has built over a cup of nicely-steeped tea any day. “Tyrants come and go, but wondrous architecture lasts many lifetimes.” Statistics: George is a Neutral 20th-level commoner. He has no combat skills whatsoever, but his knowledge of building, both practical and theoretical, knows no equal. It is rumored that he was consulted by an Overgod for constructing the new Pantheon of the Gods, but he will not speak of that, just referring to mysterious “nondisclosure agreements”. (Originally posted on Game Masters Stash on 22 November 2018) Categories All Comments are closed.
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