Evan Hartwood

## Back Story

Evan was curious about everything as a child. Evan's father, a world renowned archeologists, was his biggest hero. He introduced even to his passion; archeology. But as Evan got older he would find secrets about his father, dark secrets, these secrets about his father would send Evan down a lifetime of occult research

### Ideology/Beliefs

> strict atheist
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### Significant People

> father-intriduces him to archeology and occult practices
> Mother-whom he hasn't seen since he was 18
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### Meaningful Locations

> Chan Chan, Peru-where he first fell in love with archeology
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### Treasured Possessions

> journal written by his father accounting his many occult encounters
> Watch given to him by his father
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### Traits

> Very curious, when given the opportunity to learn (anything) it will always be taken. Often selfish, will always save himself (and his discoveries) before anyone else.
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### Phobias & Manias

> Thanatophobia - Fear of death or dying.
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### Encounters with Strange Entities

Evan's first encounter with a strange entity occurred ay the age of 13, during an archeological expedition led by his father. Instead of discovering typical artifacts, they stumbled upon a buried chamber deep underground. The chamber seemed to emanate an unsettling presence, and everyone present felt an inexplicable connection to it. There was a text written on the chamber that only his Father recognized.

Intrigued by the mysteries held within, Evan's curiosity grew, but before he could explore further, his father hurriedly whisked him back to the campsite. Confused and left with unanswered questions, Evan watched as his father returned to the chamber wjat seemed to be a hand picked group of 5 men. However his father returned to the camp with only 3 men by his side. His inquiries about what happened were met with evasive responses.

Eight years passed, and Evan's father eventually passed away. Motivated by the unresolved memories of that encounter and his father's enigmatic actions, Evan returned to the site at the age of 21. However, to his dismay, there was no trace of the buried chamber. It was as if it had never existed.

Haunted by the memories of that peculiar encounter, Evan embarked on a journey of personal investigation. He delved into ancient texts and sought out those who had accompanied his father on that fateful day. Yet, the more he dug, the more elusive the truth became. The other expedition members were unwilling to discuss the incident, and any records of the chamber seemed to have vanished.

Throughout his search, Evan experienced strange occurrences and unsettling dreams, as if something was trying to communicate with him. He could feel a presence lurking in the periphery of his senses, just beyond his comprehension.

During one restless night, Evan stumbled upon an old journal hidden among his father's belongings. Its pages revealed his father's inner turmoil and desperation, recounting his own haunting experiences in the buried chamber. Evan learned that the entity within the chamber offered great power and knowledge, but at a perilous cost—bit his father never wrote down the cost or if he took the offer.

Evan Hartwood Character Sheet Session 1