GUNNAR STONEGUARD
DwarvesMine Inspector
"Every regulation I enforce represents dwarves who died before we learned better. I honor their memory by preventing more deaths.""
Identity
- Residence
- Baragorn - Various Mines
- Civilization
- Dwarves
Appearance
• Physical: Stout with a serious demeanor and sharp eyes. His clothes are official and practical. • Clothing: Inspector's uniform, always carrying tools and checklists, and boots for mine work. • Distinguishing Marks: Eyes that spot safety violations instantly, a voice that commands compliance, and a mind that knows every regulation.
Relationships
- Family - His wife (worries about him), his children (one inspector, one miner)
- Allies - Miners who value safety, officials who support his work
- Rivals - Mine operators who cut corners
Personality
- Traits: Serious, genuinely caring about miner safety, surprisingly knowledgeable about mining, fiercely protective of his authority
- Mannerisms: Checks everything twice, knows every mine in his district, speaks of safety like sacred duty
- Voice: Gruff and authoritative, with the weight of life-and-death responsibility
Backstory
Gunnar has been inspecting mines for decades, preventing accidents and saving lives through enforcement of safety standards. He's shut down operations that wouldn't comply and been threatened by mine owners who valued profit over people. He never backs down.
Daily Life
Inspects mines through the day, writes reports, meets with mine operators, and spends evenings reviewing cases.
Secret
He's been taking bribes to overlook minor violations but draws the line at anything that could cause serious harm.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs help dealing with someone who's discovered his bribery
- 2 He's found a serious violation that someone powerful wants covered up
Narrative Value
Safety authority, quest giver for inspection missions, potential ally with regulatory knowledge ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════