ZEPHYR GENTLE-BREEZE
AerielsComfort Controller and Gentle Wind Specialist
"Comfort is not luxury. It's the foundation of a peaceful society. I ensure we have that foundation.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Comfort Control Center, Caelum
- Civilization
- Aeriels
Appearance
• Physical: Soft and pleasant with feathers of pale blue that seem to radiate comfort. His eyes are a gentle blue that invite relaxation. He moves with the gentle grace of a soft breeze. • Clothing: Practical work clothes designed for comfort work. He carries instruments for measuring and controlling gentle winds. • Distinguishing Marks: His wing feathers are unusually soft. He has a habit of creating gentle breezes unconsciously. He always smells of fresh air.
Relationships
- Family - His family supports his work. He has a mate who shares his dedication to comfort.
- Allies - Fellow controllers who share his dedication. Those who appreciate gentle breezes.
- Rivals - Other controllers competing for position. Those who think comfort is less important than efficiency.
Personality
- Traits: Gentle and caring, genuinely wants people to be comfortable, surprisingly technical, deeply committed to wellbeing
- Mannerisms: Adjusts breezes constantly, speaks in comfort metaphors, becomes distressed when people are uncomfortable
- Voice: Soft and soothing, with a tendency to ask about people's comfort.
Backstory
Zephyr has spent his life ensuring Caelum's winds are gentle and pleasant, creating the perfect breeze for every situation. He knows that comfort affects quality of life. He sees himself as making Caelum a better place to live, one gentle wind at a time.
Daily Life
His days are spent monitoring and adjusting breezes - checking comfort levels, operating control systems, responding to complaints. He works closely with weather controllers and public officials. His evenings are for study and system maintenance.
Secret
Zephyr has discovered that comfort levels affect people's behavior in measurable ways - comfortable people are more cooperative, more creative, more peaceful. He's been studying this while trying to use it to improve Caelum's society.
Story Hooks
- 1 Zephyr needs help implementing his comfort-based social improvements.
- 2 Someone is deliberately making people uncomfortable for political purposes and he needs help stopping them.
Narrative Value
Zephyr provides comfort services and environmental knowledge. His comfort-behavior discovery is a plot hook. His work affects everyone's daily experience. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════