The NPC didn't just draw the map; they accidentally stole a single, sentimental item from the hoard, and now the dragon is hunting anyone who carries that map.
That sounds like the perfect setup for a with a "high-risk, high-reward" quirk! Here are a few ways to flesh out that character: Sees what the dragon hoards, draws the maps NPC...
The NPC is actually a transformed dragon or a mimic who lures greedy adventurers into the lair to provide the "hoard" with fresh gear (and the dragon with a snack). The NPC didn't just draw the map; they
This NPC doesn't just sell maps; they sell . They are likely a rogue or a wizard’s apprentice who specialized in Arcane Eye or invisibility just to get a peek at the loot. Character Profiles they accidentally stole a single