Moss Hillbelly
Moss Hillbelly is a hill dwarf druid of the Grimbolt Cripplers and the twin brother of the cleric Ember Hillbelly. The twins were born into the company, and their green and red beards are said to speak of their bond with nature and their fiery spirits.1
Early life
Moss and Ember's parents, respected members of the Cripplers themselves, instilled in them a strong loyalty to the guild and pride in it. Raised on tales of valour, honour and the pursuit of redemption, the twins embraced the Cripplers' legacy and dedicated their lives to the guild's mission: finding the Lost Axe of Glodein and reclaiming their honour as warriors.2
From an early age Moss felt a deep affinity for nature and the primal forces that govern the world. He found solace among the trees and creatures of the wild and became a skilled druid, able to wield the elemental powers of earth and plants.2
Character
Moss struggles with social life. Gentle and quiet, he often feels out of place in bustling crowds and prefers the company of plants and animals. His sister is his opposite: fiery, quick-witted and talkative, a devoted cleric who lights up any room she enters.2
The twins' bond is unbreakable. They argue and squabble often, yet their love for each other is plain to all, and each supports the other where the other falters. Now in their sixth decade, they have grown into seasoned adventurers and have earned the respect and admiration of their guildmates.2
In battle
Moss and Ember work together and cannot be separated. Before a fight they plan carefully, identifying threats and choosing targets. Moss shapes the battlefield to funnel enemies into Ember's line of sight, where she can heal and protect, and he bends his own spells aside so that they do not harm her. They anticipate each other's moves with a harmony that astonishes even the guild's most seasoned warriors, though their sibling rivalry sometimes spills into battle as each tries to outdo the other.1
The twins favour expeditions and dungeoneering, and they can be found in cities.3
Notes
Sources
This article draws on:
- MCMercenary Compendium(Bad Badger Games, 2024), pp. 52-53
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Mercenary Compendium (Bad Badger Games, 2024), p. 52. Art by the Bad Badger Games team.
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