Aoilward

Aoilward was once a humble pollinator who served the ancient forests as a faithful steward of nature's cycles, until a catastrophic magical experiment conducted by reckless scholars transformed him into his current anthropomorphic form and inexplicably attuned him to the primal forces of druidic magic. Stranded between worlds—neither fully insect nor entirely humanoid—he discovered that his new existence granted him an uncanny ability to perceive and manipulate artifacts of immense power that others could scarcely comprehend, leading him to establish a peculiar trading post at the crossroads of civilization and wilderness. To maintain his strict adherence to the natural balance and cosmic order, Aoilward stocks his shelves with both mundane goods to satisfy ordinary folk and a carefully curated collection of dangerous, reality-bending items reserved only for those desperate or worthy enough to seek them out. His distinctive celebratory backflip upon each transaction serves as both a ritualistic acknowledgment of the exchange and a mysterious invocation that seems to bind buyer and seller to the consequences of their bargain. Though he operates within the loose confederation of anthropomorphic creatures, Aoilward's true loyalty belongs to neither faction nor individual, but rather to the enigmatic forces that transformed him and the cosmic equilibrium he believes each transaction maintains. Few realize that every sale from his shop subtly shifts the fabric of fate, and Aoilward's acrobatic response is far more than mere enthusiasm—it is the seal of a pact written in the language of transformation itself.

Strength

12, modifier +1

Dexterity

18, modifier +4

Constitution

18, modifier +4

Intelligence

14, modifier +2

Wisdom

16, modifier +3

Charisma

20, modifier +5

Mystical Transaction

Aoilward offers a selection of goods. On a successful sale, he performs a backflip, binding the buyer to the item's fate.

Anomalous Artifact

Aoilward can unleash a random artifact's power, dealing 4d10 psychic damage or causing a random effect.

Nature's Call

Summon a swarm of insects to distract enemies, imposing disadvantage on their next attack roll.

Backflip of Fate

Aoilward performs a backflip, granting him advantage on his next attack or saving throw.

Primal Insight

Aoilward can sense magical auras within 60 feet, allowing him to identify artifacts.

Nature's Balance

Whenever Aoilward sells an item, he gains temporary hit points equal to the item's value.

strength

+3

dexterity

+7

constitution

+7

wisdom

+6

charisma

+8

Poison

Psychic