DELILAH EMBERWING
DrakoniansDragonbinder Tailor
"Every stitch is an expression of art. My dragon and I create garments that make people feel confident and beautiful. That's magic enough for me.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Garment District, Drakon City
- Civilization
- Drakonians
Appearance
• Physical: Delilah has the precise bearing of a craftsperson, with scales that have dulled from indoor work and hands that move with practiced skill. Her eyes are sharp and observant. • Clothing: She wears practical work clothes that often bear evidence of her craft. Her dragon provides fire for precise work. • Distinguishing Marks: Pinpricks on her fingers from decades of sewing.
Relationships
- Family - Parents who are proud of her skill, siblings who followed traditional paths
- Allies - Fellow tailors who share her passion, customers who appreciate her work
- Rivals - High-end fashion houses, nobles who look down on her work
Personality
- Traits: Passionate about her craft, surprisingly artistic, frustrated by limited opportunities, dreams of recognition
- Mannerisms: Measures everything constantly, adjusts garments obsessively, speaks about textiles
- Voice: Soft and precise, becomes enthusiastic when discussing fashion
Backstory
Delilah bonded with her dragon at sixteen but chose tailoring over military service, developing techniques that use dragon fire for precise work. She creates garments for those who can't afford high-end fashion, taking pride in her craft despite her lower status.
Daily Life
She runs her tailor shop, creating and repairing garments for her community. She experiments with new techniques, manages her business, and dreams of creating for high fashion. She advocates for craft recognition.
Story Hooks
- 1 Delilah needs help protecting her resistance work from discovery
- 2 She's been offered a chance to design for high fashion, and needs help deciding
Narrative Value
Delilah represents craft pride and artistic expression. Her resistance work creates opportunities for political storylines. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════