ASTRID IRONSONG
DwarvesMinstrel and Historian
"Songs are how we remember who we were, who we are, who we might become. Silence the songs, and you silence the soul.""
Identity
- Residence
- Baragorn - Various Taverns
- Civilization
- Dwarves
Appearance
• Physical: Small for a dwarf with delicate hands for instrument playing and a voice that fills halls. Her clothes are colorful but practical for travel. • Clothing: Travel clothes in bright colors, numerous instruments, and a cloak for drafty tunnels. • Distinguishing Marks: A voice that can make stone weep, fingers that dance across strings, and a memory that holds centuries of songs.
Relationships
- Family - None (the road is her family)
- Allies - Fellow performers, tavern owners who value her draw
- Rivals - Performers who steal her material
Personality
- Traits: Cheerful, genuinely talented, surprisingly knowledgeable, fiercely protective of dwarven culture
- Mannerisms: Sings when nervous, always has a song for every occasion, collects new tunes obsessively
- Voice: Rich and melodious, with the range to shift from comedy to tragedy
Backstory
Astrid has traveled the length and breadth of dwarven lands, learning songs from every clan and composing new ones. She's equally comfortable in royal halls and common taverns. Her songs preserve history that would otherwise be forgotten.
Daily Life
Performs in different venues each night, collects new material during the day, composes in her limited free time, and spends late nights practicing.
Story Hooks
- 1 She needs help recovering a legendary song from a dangerous location
- 2 She's been arrested for performing banned material and needs rescue
Narrative Value
Source of cultural information and entertainment, quest giver for artistic missions, potential ally with wide connections ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════