MERESANKH GEM-EYE
Desert ScholarsGem Appraiser and Crystal Mage
"Every gem has a story written in its facets. My job is to read that story and decide if it's worth telling.""
Identity
- Residence
- Jewel District of Al-Zahra
- Civilization
- Desert Scholars
Appearance
• Physical: Plump and well-groomed with sharp eyes that seem to see through stone. Her fingers are stained from handling gems. • Clothing: Robes adorned with her finest pieces, heavy with jewelry that clicks when she moves. She wears a monocle ground from a rare crystal. • Distinguishing Marks: Her left eye has been replaced with a magical gem that can see through solid rock; her nails are always perfectly manicured.
Relationships
- Family - Three children who work in the family business; numerous grandchildren she spoils
- Allies - Wealthy collectors who rely on her expertise, miners who bring her quality stones
- Rivals - Competing appraisers, clients who tried to pass off fakes
Personality
- Traits: Shrewd and business-minded, genuinely loves gems for their beauty, surprisingly generous to those she likes, holds grges forever
- Mannerisms: Handles gems constantly; adjusts her monocle when thinking; sniffs stones before examining them
- Voice: Cultured and precise, becoming warmer when discussing particularly fine pieces
Backstory
Meresankh was born to a gem-cutting family and showed such talent that she was apprenticed to the royal appraiser. She lost her eye in a magical accident involving a cursed gem but replaced it with an even more powerful magical stone. Her appraisals are never questioned.
Daily Life
Spends mornings examining gems brought by clients, afternoons negotiating deals and managing her shop, evenings at exclusive auctions. She maintains a network of miners and treasure hunters who bring her first choice of new finds.
Secret
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Story Hooks
- 1 The demon-gem has been stolen, and she needs help recovering it before the thief accidentally releases the demon.
- 2 She has been hired to appraise a collection that includes a gem she knows is cursed, and she needs help dealing with it.