THORNE BLACKTALON
DrakoniansOre Prospector
Identity
- Residence
- The Ash Wastes, Northern Drakon
- Civilization
- Drakonians
Appearance
• Physical: Thorne is lean and weathered, with dark scales that help him blend into volcanic rock. His eyes are a pale yellow that can spot mineral veins from impossible distances. He's missing two fingers on his left hand from a claim dispute. • Clothing: He wears practical mining gear reinforced with metal plates, carrying an array of prospecting tools. His pack is always heavy with samples. • Distinguishing Marks: His missing fingers, numerous small burns, and a map tattooed on his back showing his greatest discoveries
Relationships
- Family - None he admits to, possibly has a child he doesn't acknowledge
- Allies - A few trusted fellow prospectors, a smuggler who moves his samples
- Rivals - The noble family that cheated him, competing prospectors, mining house enforcers
Personality
- Traits: Paranoid about claim jumpers, fiercely independent, surprisingly knowledgeable about geology, deeply superstitious
- Mannerisms: Touches his missing fingers when nervous, talks to his tools, won't work on unlucky days
- Voice: Rough and suspicious, becomes animated when discussing ore quality
Backstory
Thorne discovered the Blackvein Mithril deposit that armed an entire Dragonbinder legion, but was cheated out of his claim by a noble family. Now he works independently, selling information about new deposits rather than claiming them himself. He knows the Ash Wastes better than anyone alive and has mapped veins that could reshape Drakon's economy.
Daily Life
He spends weeks alone in the wastelands, following ancient lava flows and reading volcanic formations. He tests samples, marks locations, and avoids patrols from major mining houses. When he finds something valuable, he sells the information to the highest bidder.
Story Hooks
- 1 Thorne needs protection while exploring the adamantine vein's accessibility
- 2 The noble family that cheated him has put a price on his head, and he needs to disappear
Narrative Value
Thorne provides access to rare materials and represents the exploited working class. His knowledge of Drakon's geology makes him valuable for mining expeditions and territorial disputes. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════