
While everyone thinks she’s merely intrigued by the river and what can be found underwater, something far different keeps luring her back, even today. She has to find and bring them back home if she wants her grandfather to live to see the end of this winter.Ī half-elf orphan who got her name by frequently visiting the nearby river as a child. Leaving her home in the frigid north, she is on a quest to find several rare herbs that only grow in the south.

She gets scolded often, but only because the teachers want her to realize her true potential. Yet, today, she’s one of the best apprentices, studying the ways of magic. Rumors are her grandfather was a king once and that she taught her all he knows.Ĭoming from a small secluded village, nobody thought she would do anything significant in her life. Her martial skill also matches that of a veteran warrior, yet it is unknown how she came to possess such skill. One of the most cheerful dwarves you will ever find. The species and their language greatly impact how a female name may sound, and it’s quite common to not be able to determine who’s behind it, especially when it comes to more exotic races. The female role in a society depends on the race and its culture but we can all agree that it’s an important one, for the majority of races out there. “Damn it all if I made it so far only to quit!” She is one of those (un)lucky ones, and she’s ever-determined to make something out of her life. Growing up in the city slums is far from ideal, and those who make it to adulthood deserve respect. He’s in a constant battle with himself and his knowledge, trying to determine how one can know so much, yet know so little. Nowadays she travels the roads, always seeking new friends and those who can accept her, yet never truly settling.ĭespite him knowing many things, even some of which he has no idea how he learned in the first place he doesn’t know where he came from or who his parents are. Her half-elven heritage proved to be a problem so many times during her childhood, that she decided to leave the town as soon as she was able to. The speed and skill involved in such an endeavor were enough to think she had more than two hands. You also can find some good name examples in our Genasi, Tabaxi, and Changeling name guides.Ī half-orc best known as Three-hand, a nickname she has ever since she bested three thieves by herself, as they were trying to rob an old lady. Sometimes the name is a word already used in the Common language, like Heart or Ruby. Sometimes you want to have a more gender-neutral name, or the race’s lore simply states that they all have such names. Blinky, her pet mole, helps her with her work, and is all the company she ever needs. She’s a determined and hard-working gnome who likes to dig the earth, discovering precious metals, and then chizzling them into cute and nice-looking jewelry. A peculiar and unique dwarf, if you ever saw one, his cheerful mood and positive attitude make you almost wonder if he really is a dwarf.Īs silent as an owl, as graceful as a cat, this elven lady moves as if she was a leaf carried by the air itself, and it’s no wonder many feel like the wind whispers her into existence.

Spotting one of the Silverbeard Clan members is easy, and then there’s Hulram. Having been knighted less than a fortnight ago, Sir Whitmore now rides north, along with his men, on a mission straight from the king himself where the very future of the kingdom depends on his success. On the other hand, if the dwarf’s name is Torron Anvilbreaker, the famous blacksmith from the north, you can see how it fits. For example, unless it’s that kind of a game, meeting a dwarf named Taco Nachos won’t feel like an appropriate name simply because it doesn’t fit the lore. While having a “good name” can be subjective, we usually mean that the name fits the character when it comes to official lore. Read along and let me tell you why choosing a D&D name is important and fun. Besides the appearance itself, the name can set the tone and let others know what to expect, providing inspiration at the same time. Regardless if you’re going for a more serious name or just a silly one, it certainly has a big impact on your character. I remember when I started playing, it took me two hours to think of a good name, as I knew it would stick with me for the rest of the game and I just had to get it right. Choosing a name for a character is probably the most important thing to do.
