NICOLE EMBERDANCE
DrakoniansDragonbinder Candlemaker
"Light is hope. My dragon and I create candles that bring light to darkness, warmth to cold, hope to despair. That's sacred work.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Candlemaker's Lane, Drakon City
- Civilization
- Drakonians
Appearance
• Physical: Nicole has the gentle bearing of an artisan, with scales that seem to reflect her craft and hands that work with wax and wick. Her eyes are warm and observant. • Clothing: She wears practical work clothes often bearing wax marks. Her dragon provides fire for perfect melting. • Distinguishing Marks: Small burns from candle work.
Relationships
- Family - Parents who are proud of her skill, siblings who followed traditional paths
- Allies - Fellow candlemakers who share her passion, customers who appreciate her work
- Rivals - Competing candle shops, nobles who look down on her work
Personality
- Traits: Passionate about candles, surprisingly scientific, frustrated by limited recognition, dreams of creating for temples
- Mannerisms: Checks wax temperatures constantly, adjusts wicks obsessively, speaks about scent and light
- Voice: Soft and warm, becomes enthusiastic when discussing candles
Backstory
Nicole bonded with her dragon at sixteen but chose candlemaking over military service, developing techniques that use dragon fire for perfect temperature control. She creates candles that are celebrated for their quality and beauty.
Daily Life
She works in her candle shop, creating candles for her community. She experiments with new scents and colors, manages her business, and dreams of creating for temples. She advocates for craft recognition.
Story Hooks
- 1 Nicole needs help investigating who's using her candles for dark purposes
- 2 She's been commissioned to create candles for a ritual she knows is wrong, and needs help refusing
Narrative Value
Nicole represents the sacred nature of light and moral responsibility. Her discovery creates opportunities for spiritual storylines. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════