Willow Ufgood

Male Halfling Wizard 1

Initiative: +2
Senses: Listen +2, Spot +2
Languages: Common, Halfling
AC: 14, touch 13, flat-footed 12 (+1 size, +2 Dex, +1 armor [padded])
hp: 5 (1d4+1)
Fort: +1
Ref: +2
Will: +3
Speed: 20 ft. (4 squares)
Base Attack/Grapple: +0/-5
Attack: Dagger +2 melee (1d3-1/19-20)
Full Attack: Dagger +2 melee (1d3-1/19-20) or sling +3 ranged (1d3-1)
Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks: —
Special Qualities: Halfling traits
Abilities: Str 8, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 15, Wis 13, Cha 10
Skills: Concentration +5, Craft (herbalism) +6, Knowledge (arcana) +6, Profession (farmer) +5, Spellcraft +6, Use Magic Device +4
Feats: Spell Focus (Transmutation), Magical Aptitude
Environment: Temperate hills or rural settlements
Organization: Solitary, with family, or village (Nelwyn community)
Challenge Rating: 1
Treasure: Standard (mostly mundane tools, minor scrolls, simple charms)
Alignment: Neutral Good
Advancement: By character class
Level Adjustment: —
Spells Prepared (CL 1st; concentration +5)
0 (3/day): detect magic, prestidigitation, read magic
1st (1/day): charm person

Spellbook: detect magic, ghost sound, mage hand, mending, prestidigitation, read magic, expeditious retreat, charm person
Possessions: Padded armor, dagger, sling with 10 bullets, spell component pouch, herbal kit, carved charms and talismans, worn satchel with simple personal effects

Physical Description:

Willow Ufgood is a short, broad-featured halfling with a perpetually earnest and slightly anxious expression. His dark, thick hair tends toward disorder no matter how often it is pushed back, and his clothing consists of simple, practical village garments in muted earth tones. His cloak is worn and patched, and small pouches hang from his belt alongside carved fetishes, bits of bone, and polished stones believed to carry minor protective significance. His hands show the wear of farm labor, though they are often occupied with nervous gestures or the handling of small charms.

Willow’s posture is modest and somewhat withdrawn, especially in the presence of larger folk, but there is a quiet attentiveness in the way he observes the world around him. His eyes are alert and thoughtful, betraying a mind that is constantly trying to understand forces far greater than his experience would normally allow.

Willow Ufgood is not yet a true wizard in the disciplined, scholarly sense, but rather an aspiring practitioner attempting to bridge folk traditions and formal arcane study. Within his village, his abilities are notable, granting him a position of minor respect, yet beyond that small community his magic is inconsistent and often unreliable. He understands more than he can reliably perform, a gap that defines much of his early journey.

Despite these limitations, Willow demonstrates an unusual degree of persistence. He studies what little arcane knowledge he can acquire, experiments with minor effects, and shows a particular fascination with transformation magic. His attempts frequently fall short or produce unintended results, but they reveal genuine potential that could, with guidance, develop into real competence.

Socially, Willow is kind-hearted and deeply rooted in his responsibilities to family and community. He is cautious and easily intimidated, especially when confronted by confident or imposing figures, yet he possesses a stubborn inner resolve. When circumstances demand it, he is capable of pushing past fear and acting with surprising courage.

In practical terms, Willow functions as a support-oriented caster who relies more on cleverness than raw magical output. His spellcasting is limited, forcing him to think creatively and use minor magic to influence situations indirectly. He avoids direct confrontation whenever possible, favoring distraction, misdirection, or negotiation, and when pressed into combat, he relies on distance and simple weapons rather than risking failed spellcasting under pressure.

From Willow (1988)