Alaric's Character
Core traits score
- Brave ↔ Cautious: 3
- Patient ↔ Impulsive: 1
- Independent ↔ Community: 3
- Confident ↔ Doubtful: 3
- Inquisitive ↔ Content: 3
- Open Book ↔ Secretive: 3
- Kind ↔ Blunt: 2
- Practical ↔ Impractical: 4
- Serious ↔ Playful: 3
- Rule-Following ↔ Rule-Bending: 4
Character description
Alaric Grainshear is the steady farmer of Seven Mile Bottom — a figure rooted in soil and seasons. He is known for taking his time, sometimes too much time. With patience pushed to the extreme (1), Alaric often lingers on preparations and can miss chances that others would seize. This slowness frustrates some, yet it also makes him a dependable source of measured advice when haste would only cause harm.
His caution and bravery are balanced (3): he is not reckless, nor overly timid, preferring to weigh situations before acting. He does not stand apart or melt into the crowd either — moderately independent (3), Alaric contributes to the village when needed, yet values the quiet of working alone.
When it comes to self-belief, he is neither overly confident nor paralyzed by doubt (3), making him approachable and trustworthy without arrogance. His outlook is content but not complacent (3), curious enough to learn but not driven to chase distractions.
In conversation, Alaric is slightly blunt (2), speaking plainly without unnecessary softness. People come to him when they want honesty delivered without cruelty. His farming instincts make him practical, leaning high on the scale (4): resourceful and effective, though he can sometimes overlook more imaginative approaches.
Temperamentally, Alaric sits in the middle of seriousness and play (3) — earnest about his work, but not joyless. In matters of order, he leans towards the structured side, scoring a 4 in rule-following: he respects routines and traditions, seeing them as anchors of fairness, without being rigid to the point of inflexibility.
Alaric is not the loudest or most adventurous villager, but his quiet presence makes him a cornerstone of Seven Mile Bottom. When decisions need grounding, his voice — calm, practical, and plain — carries weight.
Speech patterns
- Short sentences, often no more than a few words.
- Simple, everyday vocabulary.
- Rarely uses figurative language. When he does, it is tied to farming: soil, seasons, weather, crops.
Communication patterns
- Succinct and to the point, avoids unnecessary chatter.
- Rarely repeats himself — if asked again, he might grow curt.
- Offers advice framed in cause-and-effect (“If you plant too early, frost will take it”).
- Tone is pragmatic rather than emotional. Comfort comes from clarity, not soothing words.
Emotes
- Folds his arms when listening.
- Nods once before speaking, as if confirming his own thoughts.
- Lets silence sit after making a point, expecting others to fill it.
- Runs a hand across the edge of his sleeve or hat when thinking.