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KARA SILVERHAND

Dwarves

Silversmith and Artisan

Dwarf Age: 78 Female

"Silver is the most honest metal. It doesn't pretend to be gold, doesn't boast like steel. It simply is beautiful, and that's enough.""

Identity

Residence
Stonegate - The Silver Quarter
Civilization
Dwarves

Appearance

• Physical: Elegant for a dwarf with long, delicate fingers and an artist's eye. Her clothes are always immaculate despite her trade. • Clothing: Fine leather apron over quality clothes, delicate tools that are works of art themselves, and jewelry of her own design. • Distinguishing Marks: Silver dust permanently in her hair (she says it's her trademark), a loupe she wears on a chain, and hands that move with hypnotic grace.

Relationships

  • Family - Her parents (proud but slightly intimidated), her apprentice daughter
  • Allies - The Artisans Guild, numerous noble clients, art collectors
  • Rivals - Mass producers who copy her designs

Personality

  • Traits: Perfectionist, artistically passionate, surprisingly humble about her work, fiercely protective of her craft
  • Mannerisms: Holds pieces up to the light, works in complete silence, always has a sketchbook
  • Voice: Soft and precise, with artistic terminology flowing naturally

Backstory

Kara comes from a family of silversmiths but surpassed them all by age thirty. Her pieces are sought by nobles across the land. She turned down a royal appointment to remain independent.

Daily Life

Designs in the morning, executes pieces through the day, meets with clients in the afternoon, and spends evenings studying new techniques and materials.

Story Hooks

  • 1 She needs rare materials from dangerous places for a commission
  • 2 She's being pressured by a criminal organization and needs protection

Narrative Value

Source of fine goods and art, quest giver for artistic materials, potential ally with noble connections ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════

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