NEFERTARI DUNE-RIDER
Desert ScholarsExplorer and Pathfinder
Identity
- Residence
- Wandering the desert
- Civilization
- Desert Scholars
Appearance
• Physical: Lean and athletic with skin darkened from constant sun exposure. Her eyes are sharp and assessing. • Clothing: Practical travel clothes reinforced for desert conditions, a heavy cloak for sandstorms, and boots worn to perfect shape. • Distinguishing Marks: She has an uncanny sense for finding paths; her feet never blister.
Relationships
- Family - None; considers the desert her family
- Allies - Other explorers who share information, officials who rely on her maps
- Rivals - Competing explorers, officials who want to control her discoveries
Personality
- Traits: Adventurous and curious, genuinely loves exploring, surprisingly cautious about dangers, fiercely independent
- Mannerisms: Scans horizons constantly; tests ground before stepping; speaks of the desert as if it's alive
- Voice: Clear and confident, becoming excited when discussing new discoveries
Backstory
Nefertari was a nomad who discovered her pathfinding talent as a child. She has spent fifteen years exploring the desert's most dangerous regions and mapping new routes. Her discoveries have expanded the known world.
Daily Life
Spends days exploring new territories, nights recording her findings. She rarely stays in one place for long.
Secret
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Story Hooks
- 1 Someone has learned of her lost city discovery and is trying to force her to reveal the path.
- 2 She needs help reaching the lost city before someone else does.