DAGNY STONEGUARD
DwarvesInk Maker
"Ink is thought made visible. It records our words, our art, our history. I make ink that will last, that will speak to future generations.""
Identity
- Residence
- Stonegate - The Ink Quarter
- Civilization
- Dwarves
Appearance
• Physical: Wiry with ink-stained hands and careful eyes. Her clothes are always slightly colored. • Clothing: Work clothes suitable for ink making, tools always at hand, and always ink samples nearby. • Distinguishing Marks: Hands that can mix perfect colors, eyes that spot impurities instantly, and a mind that thinks in pigments and binders.
Relationships
- Family - Her parents (retired ink makers), her siblings (all in related trades)
- Allies - The Ink Makers Guild, scribes and artists who value her ink
- Rivals - Ink makers who use inferior materials
Personality
- Traits: Precise, genuinely artistic, surprisingly knowledgeable about chemistry, fiercely protective of her ink quality
- Mannerisms: Always has ink to test, mixes colors obsessively, speaks of ink like liquid thought
- Voice: Soft and measured, with the satisfaction of honest craft
Backstory
Dagny has been making ink for decades, from simple black ink to elaborate colors used by artists and scribes. Her ink is known for its consistency and permanence. She believes that good ink is essential to preserving knowledge and creating art.
Daily Life
Makes ink through the day, experiments with new colors in the afternoon, sells to customers in the evening, and spends nights studying ink lore.
Story Hooks
- 1 She needs rare ingredients from dangerous locations for her special ink
- 2 Someone has learned of her special ink and wants the formula
Narrative Value
Source of ink, quest giver for crafting missions, potential ally with artistic knowledge ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════