DAGIN ORESEEKER
DwarvesProspector and Vein Finder
"The ore sings to me. Not literally, mind you. But I can hear it, in the way the stone rings when you tap it, in the way the dust settles. It tells me where to dig.""
Identity
- Residence
- Ironpeak Range - Various Claims
- Civilization
- Dwarves
Appearance
• Physical: Wiry and weathered with a perpetual squint from scanning rock faces. His hands are permanently stained with mineral deposits of various colors. • Clothing: Practical travel clothes reinforced at stress points, a wide-brimmed hat for cave drips, and boots that have walked thousands of miles. • Distinguishing Marks: A divining rod he carved himself (and swears by), a map of veins tattooed on his back, and a nose that can supposedly smell ore.
Relationships
- Family - None to speak of (his wife left him for a merchant years ago)
- Allies - A few honest buyers who treat him fairly, the mountains themselves
- Rivals - Claim jumpers and dishonest merchants who cheat him
Personality
- Traits: Restless, superstitious, genuinely gifted at finding ore, uncomfortable around people
- Mannerisms: Touches walls as he passes, mutters to himself, always knows which direction is north
- Voice: Soft and hesitant, except when discussing geology
Backstory
Dagin has found more veins than any three other prospectors combined, but he's terrible at business and always sells his claims too cheap. He prefers the solitude of the search to the complications of wealth.
Daily Life
Wanders the mountains and deep tunnels searching for new veins, camps wherever night finds him, occasionally returns to Stonegate to sell claims and resupply.
Secret
He's found what might be the largest gold vein in dwarven history but is terrified of what wealth would do to him.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs protection while verifying his massive gold discovery
- 2 Someone has learned of his find and is trying to extract the location from him
Narrative Value
Source of information about mineral locations, quest giver for exploration missions, potential source of great wealth ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════