ERIK STONEBORN
DwarvesClock Maker
"Time is the only resource we can't mine more of. Every tick is precious. Every tock is gone forever. My clocks remind people of that.""
Identity
- Residence
- Stonegate - The Clock Quarter
- Civilization
- Dwarves
Appearance
• Physical: Stout with delicate fingers and eyes that see tiny details. His clothes are always slightly oily. • Clothing: Work clothes suitable for precision work, magnifying lenses, and always a timepiece on his wrist. • Distinguishing Marks: Fingers that can assemble mechanisms smaller than seeds, eyes that can spot a misaligned gear, and a mind that thinks in precise intervals.
Relationships
- Family - His wife (tolerates his obsession), his children (one clock maker, one who left for the surface)
- Allies - The Clock Makers Guild, those who value accurate time
- Rivals - Cheap clock makers whose products lose time
Personality
- Traits: Precise, genuinely fascinated by time, surprisingly philosophical about mortality, fiercely protective of accuracy
- Mannerisms: Checks time constantly, listens to ticking like music, speaks of time like precious resource
- Voice: Measured and precise, with the rhythm of a well-made clock
Backstory
Erik has been making clocks for a century, from simple timepieces to complex mechanisms that track celestial movements. His clocks are considered the most accurate in Stonegate. He's obsessed with measuring time because he's all too aware how little any dwarf has.
Daily Life
Makes and repairs clocks through the day, designs new mechanisms in the afternoon, meets with clients in the evening, and spends nights listening to his clocks tick.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs rare components for his predictive clock
- 2 Someone has learned of his project and wants it for themselves
Narrative Value
Source of timepieces, quest giver for precision missions, potential ally with unique creations ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════