BRAND STONEHEART
DwarvesBookbinder
"Books are civilization. They hold our knowledge, our stories, our dreams. A good binding protects all of that. I make good bindings.""
Identity
- Residence
- Kragnir - The Book Quarter
- Civilization
- Dwarves
Appearance
• Physical: Stout with craftsman's hands and scholar's appreciation. His clothes are always slightly ink-stained. • Clothing: Work clothes suitable for handling books, tools always at hand, and an apron covered in leather scraps. • Distinguishing Marks: Fingers that can bind books to last centuries, eyes that appreciate fine printing, and a mind that thinks in pages and bindings.
Relationships
- Family - His wife (also a book lover), his children (one bookbinder, one librarian)
- Allies - The Bookbinders Guild, collectors who value his work
- Rivals - Cheap binders who prioritize speed over quality
Personality
- Traits: Patient, genuinely skilled, surprisingly knowledgeable about literature, fiercely protective of books
- Mannerisms: Handles books with reverence, always has leather in his pocket, speaks of bindings like art
- Voice: Soft and measured, with the satisfaction of honest craft
Backstory
Brand has bound books for the Great Library and private collectors for decades. His bindings are works of art that protect and enhance their contents. He's turned down offers to mass-produce his work, believing that each book deserves individual attention.
Daily Life
Binds books through the day, restores damaged volumes in the afternoon, meets with clients in the evening, and spends nights reading.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs rare materials for a special restoration project
Narrative Value
Source of bookbinding expertise, quest giver for preservation missions, potential ally with literary connections ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════