KARA SILVERHAND
DwarvesSilversmith and Artisan
"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 ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════