LYSSARA EMBERWING
DrakoniansDragon Veterinarian
"Dragons feel pain. Dragons fear. Dragons love. Anyone who says otherwise has never looked into their eyes.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Healing Caverns, Drakon
- Civilization
- Drakonians
Appearance
• Physical: Lyssara has delicate, iridescent scales that shift color in different light - a rare genetic trait. She's smaller than most Drakonians but has incredibly dexterous hands perfect for delicate procedures. • Clothing: She wears practical leather gear reinforced with flexible dragon scales, with numerous pockets for medical supplies. Her tools hang from a belt in precise order. • Distinguishing Marks: Her hands are scarred from countless dragon scratches, and she wears a ring made from a dragon's shed claw.
Relationships
- Family - Parents who run a dragon training facility, a brother who thinks her work is "beneath" their family
- Allies - Several grateful dragons who protect her, a network of healers across Drakon
- Rivals - Traditionalists who believe dragon healing should be left to Dragonbinders
Personality
- Traits: Compassionate to all creatures, scientifically curious, socially awkward with people, brave in emergencies
- Mannerisms: Talks to patients in soothing tones regardless of species, takes notes obsessively
- Voice: Soft and precise, becomes commanding during medical emergencies
Backstory
Lyssara grew up in a family of dragon handlers and showed early aptitude for healing. She studied under the legendary dragon healer Old Vex for ten years, learning techniques passed down through generations. She's pioneered treatments for scale rot and fire-lung, saving hundreds of dragon lives. The Dragonbinders respect her skill but find her "too soft" for their liking.
Daily Life
She makes rounds at dawn, checking on recovering dragons in the Healing Caverns. Her days are filled with treatments, surgeries, and research into dragon diseases. She maintains detailed records of every case, building a medical library that didn't exist before her work.
Secret
Lyssara discovered that some Dragonbinders are using a drug to make dragons more aggressive in battle. She's gathering evidence but fears the consequences of exposing powerful people.
Story Hooks
- 1 Lyssara needs protection while investigating the dragon drugging conspiracy
- 2 A mysterious plague is affecting dragons, and she needs rare ingredients from dangerous locations
Narrative Value
Lyssara provides medical services for dragon companions and reveals the darker side of Drakonian military practices. Her conspiracy investigation can lead to major political storylines. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════