IMHOTEP HEALING-HAND
Desert ScholarsBone-Setter and Surgeon
"The body is a machine. I am merely a mechanic who specializes in the most delicate repairs.""
Identity
- Residence
- House of Healing in Al-Zahra
- Civilization
- Desert Scholars
Appearance
• Physical: Solid and steady with hands that move with surgical precision. His face is kind but professionally detached. • Clothing: White healing robes that are always spotless, a heavy apron for surgery, and a belt of medical instruments he made himself. • Distinguishing Marks: His hands are scarred from countless surgeries; his left pinky is missing from a patient's bite during anesthesia.
Relationships
- Family - A wife who manages his schedule; children who work as healers in other cities
- Allies - Other healers who consult him on difficult cases, grateful patients and their families
- Rivals - Unethical healers who exploit the sick, officials who want to control his services
Personality
- Traits: Professional to the point of coldness, genuinely cares about his patients, surprisingly squeamish about non-medical violence, fiercely protective of medical ethics
- Mannerisms: Washes his hands constantly; arranges his instruments obsessively; touches his patients to check their condition
- Voice: Calm and reassuring, becoming sharp when someone interferes with his work
Backstory
Imhotep was a soldier's son who discovered his talent for healing during a battle. He trained as a surgeon and has spent forty years treating injuries that others consider hopeless. His surgical techniques are legendary, and he has saved countless lives.
Daily Life
Spends mornings performing surgeries, afternoons treating less urgent cases, evenings studying new techniques and preparing for tomorrow. He sleeps in the House of Healing, always available for emergencies.
Secret
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Story Hooks
- 1 Someone has learned of his transplant technique and is trying to force him to use it for criminal purposes.