KESTREL SKY-HUNTER
AerielsPredator Controller and Wildlife Manager
"Predators aren't evil. They're necessary. I ensure they stay where they belong.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Wildlife Preserves, Caelum
- Civilization
- Aeriels
Appearance
• Physical: Lean and capable with feathers of mottled brown that blend with the wilderness. Her eyes are a sharp gold that tracks movement instantly. She moves with the predatory grace of a hunter. • Clothing: Practical gear designed for wilderness work. She carries numerous tools for managing predators. • Distinguishing Marks: Her wing feathers are clipped short for ground work. She has numerous scars from animal encounters. She always carries her predator-call.
Relationships
- Family - She has no close family ties, having dedicated her life to her work. She has no mate or children.
- Allies - Fellow wildlife managers who share her dedication. Settlements that depend on her protection.
- Rivals - Other managers competing for resources. Those who want to exterminate predators entirely.
Personality
- Traits: Capable and self-reliant, genuinely respects predators, surprisingly gentle, deeply committed to balance
- Mannerisms: Tracks constantly, speaks in wildlife metaphors, becomes restless in civilization
- Voice: Low and controlled, with the authority of someone who commands predators.
Backstory
Kestrel has spent her life managing the dangerous predators that share Caelum's skies, ensuring they don't threaten settlements while maintaining their populations. She knows these creatures better than anyone and has earned their respect. She sees herself as maintaining the balance between civilization and wilderness.
Daily Life
Her days are spent in the wilderness - tracking predators, managing populations, protecting settlements. She spends weeks away from civilization, living among the creatures she manages. Her rare returns are for resupply and reporting.
Secret
Kestrel has discovered that something is causing predators to behave unusually aggressively - something that seems to be affecting their minds. She's been tracking the source while trying to protect settlements.
Story Hooks
- 1 Kestrel needs help investigating what's causing the predator aggression.
- 2 A particularly dangerous predator has escaped containment and she needs help recapturing it.
Narrative Value
Kestrel provides access to wilderness areas and predator knowledge. Her discovery about predator behavior is a plot hook. Her skills are valuable in dangerous situations. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════