Lauren Kaylin

Race: Human
Role: Guilded Seeker, relic hunter and scholar
Appearance: Well-dressed and urbane, carries himself with the poise of a diplomat. His clothing is fine but practical for travel, marked subtly with symbols of the Seekers. His speech is smooth, persuasive, and difficult to read.

Backstory

Lauren hails from Vordan, where magic users are celebrated rather than feared. As a member of the Guilded Seekers, he travels in search of powerful relics and knowledge. His current interest is the Heart of Emberwood, an idol tied to ancient fallen angels and cosmic omens.

Personality & Traits

• Charismatic and persuasive; skilled in negotiation.
• Presents as scholarly and polite, but with a calculating undertone.
• Strength: eloquence and knowledge of magical history.
• Weakness: can be overconfident in his ability to sway others.
• Sees himself as a mediator between power and knowledge — often positioning himself as “the reasonable choice.”

Role in the Story

• First encountered outside the Temple of Emberwood after the party defeated Varoth.
• Offered the group 200 platinum for the Heart of Emberwood.
• When refused, he maintained composure and traveled back to Dunhallow with the party.
• Shared lore about fallen angels and the Dark Star, positioning himself as a guide to deeper mysteries.

Notable Moments

• Tried (and failed) to purchase the Heart of Emberwood from the party.
• Gave important exposition on the fallen angels of 400 years ago and the omen of the Dark Star.
• Publicly reinforced that in Vorden, magic is celebrated, not feared.

Relationships

• Party – Impressed by their combat ability, sees them as valuable allies (or potential rivals) in relic hunting.
• Old Man of Dunhallow – No direct connection, but Lauren listened carefully to his lore, perhaps weighing truth against what he already knew.
• Guilded Seekers – His faction; Lauren serves as an emissary and agent, seeking relics like the Heart of Emberwood.