JORUNN STONEGRIP
DwarvesClimbing Instructor
"Climbing isn't about being fearless. It's about respecting the fear and climbing anyway. The rock doesn't care about your courage. It cares about your technique.""
Identity
- Residence
- Kragnir - The Climbing Academy
- Civilization
- Dwarves
Appearance
• Physical: Wiry and strong with hands that can grip any surface. Her clothes are practical for climbing. • Clothing: Climbing gear always at hand, reinforced clothes, and boots with special grips. • Distinguishing Marks: Fingers that can find holds invisible to others, a comfort on vertical surfaces that defies gravity, and a mind that thinks in routes.
Relationships
- Family - Her husband (also a climber), her children (all climbers)
- Allies - The Climbing Academy, students who've become experts
- Rivals - Daredevils who give climbing a bad name
Personality
- Traits: Patient, genuinely loves climbing, surprisingly cautious about safety, fiercely protective of her students
- Mannerisms: Assesses every surface for climbability, always has chalk in her pocket, speaks of climbs like stories
- Voice: Clear and encouraging, with the confidence of someone who's never fallen
Backstory
Jorunn has climbed every major surface in Kragnir and many beyond. She turned down opportunities for glory to teach others, believing that good climbers save lives in the depths. She's never lost a student to a fall.
Daily Life
Teaches climbing through the day, maintains equipment in the evening, and spends weekends on challenging climbs.
Secret
She's discovered a climbing route to a long-lost treasure but hasn't attempted it because it's too dangerous for anyone but the most expert.
Story Hooks
- 1 She needs expert climbers to attempt the route to the lost treasure
- 2 A student has been injured on a climb and she needs help with rescue
Narrative Value
Climbing trainer, quest giver for climbing missions, potential ally with vertical expertise ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════