Where? Chin, cheek, brow, or ______________________Adventuring leaves a mark on anyone who adopts the lifestyle. Scars create a visual history for heroes. The following prompts describe scars your character might carry. Select details and use them to create scars for her or him.
When you were young, you were injured doing something innocent or routine. You recovered and were left with a mark that has been part of you so long you cannot imagine yourself without it. You have told the story a thousand times with a laugh around campfires, in a whisper between bedsheets, and over a stiff drink in taverns.
Where? Chin, cheek, brow, or ______________________
It: (choose one)
adds charm to your smile
makes you look serious
hides behind your hair
Do you have a nickname for it? ______________________
When you were studying your current profession, ambition drove you to a challenge you were not prepared for. That day taught you a measure of humility. Occasionally, your fingers run across this mark when you are facing a daunting challenge.
Where? Arm, hands, neck, or ______________________
You: (choose one)
never tried something like that again
were more careful on your second attempt
found the strength to try again when the moment was right
How many drinks does it take to get you to talk about it? ______________________
In a confrontation with a hated rival, you suffered a wound that still causes you pain from time to time. Healers told you it did not mend properly. It makes you slower, weaker, and vulnerable to foes who know you well. You have worked hard to compensate for this injury—you may have even conquered it—but the phantom pain and psychological injuries always find a way to return.
Where? Shoulder, knee, eye, or ______________________
Did you win the fight? Yes/No/Doesn’t matter (choose one)
How long did it take to heal? ______________________
You received this mark from someone you loved and trusted. It may not be physical, and it may not be the result of a wound, but it is a part of who you are, and that is obvious to someone who takes the time to look.
What? Broken heart, tattoo, piercing, or ______________________
She or he: (choose one)
still waits for you to come home
wouldn’t spit on you to put out a fire
must be out there somewhere
Does someone you truly love need to know this story? ______________________
You don’t remember how you got this. When you tell that to some people, it troubles them. Others nod in recognition, for they also bear marks without name or origin. Some healers have told you that it can be removed, but you have yet to find the motivation to go to that trouble over something so small.
Where? Chest, back, thigh, or ______________________
This mark is: (choose one)
crooked and deep
an unusual shape
not much larger than a fist
Can you see it when you go through your morning routine? ________