Alluria NPC File

Name:

Pikowaat (& Jay-Kup)

Race:

Derro

Class:

Commoner (Mining Specialist)

Level:

Mid

Dominion:

Non-affiliated (Underdark Derro)

Alignment:

Chaotic Neutral

Known Aliases:

The Mining Brothers, The Skull Whisperer, Old Man of the Mine

Description:

    Pikowaat is an elderly Derro with wispy white hair and surprisingly gentle mannerisms for his race. Despite his obvious insanity, he maintains a peculiar sort of lucidity when discussing mining operations or his "brother" Jay-Kup. He carries a derro skull (Jay-Kup) everywhere, treating it as a fully living being and engaging in lengthy conversations with it about mining techniques and childhood memories that likely never happened.

Background:

    Originally part of a larger Derro mining operation, Pikowaat became increasingly isolated from his kin after finding the skull he named Jay-Kup in an abandoned section of the mine. Whether due to the inherent madness of his race or the loneliness of isolation, he developed an elaborate shared history with the skull, believing it to be his brother who helps oversee mining operations. Despite his delusions, he has proven to be one of the more peaceable Derro encountered by surface dwellers, often acting as an unofficial greeter to those who venture into their territory.
Current Status:
   Continues to "work" with his brother Jay-Kup in the mines, though their actual productivity is questionable. His relatively harmless nature and occasional usefulness as a guide has led the more aggressive members of his mining troop to tolerate his peculiarities. Jay-Kup remains as silent and supportive as ever, though Pikowaat insists his brother has many strong opinions about proper mining technique.