KORVIN ASHBORN
DrakoniansLava Farmer Apprentice
"Even in fire, life finds a way. Maybe I can too.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Burning Fields, Eastern Drakon
- Civilization
- Drakonians
Appearance
• Physical: Korvin has pale gray scales uncommon among Drakonians, suggesting mixed heritage. He's wiry and lean from working in extreme heat, with calloused hands and heat-resistant skin. • Clothing: Simple canvas trousers and a sleeveless tunic treated with fire-retardant minerals. He wears a wide-brimmed hat made from woven asbestos fibers. • Distinguishing Marks: His eyebrows are permanently singed off, and he has a farmer's tan that stops at his wrists.
Relationships
- Family - Parents who don't understand his "foolish dreams," a younger sister who shares his curiosity
- Allies - An old trader who brings him books from other lands, a fellow apprentice named Selka
- Rivals - The agricultural guild overseer who blocks his innovations
Backstory
Korvin's family has farmed the lava fields for six generations, coaxing fire-resistant crops from volcanic soil. Unlike his practical parents, Korvin dreams of seeing the world and writes poetry about the "dancing flames" of his fields. He discovered a new strain of heatroot that grows three times faster, but lacks the connections to get it recognized by the agricultural guilds.
Daily Life
He wakes before the heat becomes deadly, tending to firebloom and ashwheat crops planted in cooled lava flows. He monitors soil temperature, harvests mature plants, and experiments with cross-breeding in his small plot. Evenings are spent reading borrowed books by firelight.
Story Hooks
- 1 Korvin needs help getting his heatroot discovery to the right people despite guild opposition
- 2 The Frostborn prisoner he's treating is scheduled for execution, and he needs help with an escape plan
Narrative Value
Korvin shows the human side of Drakonian commoners and can introduce players to the unique agriculture of volcanic regions. His compassion creates opportunities for cross-cultural storylines. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════