KARI STONEHEART
DwarvesGlass Blower
"Glass is truth. It doesn't pretend, doesn't hide. What you see is what you get. I respect that honesty, and I try to honor it in everything I make.""
Identity
- Residence
- Baragorn - The Glass Quarter
- Civilization
- Dwarves
Appearance
• Physical: Stout with strong arms and a permanent tan from furnace heat. Her clothes are always slightly singed. • Clothing: Work clothes suitable for furnace work, tools always at hand, and always a piece of glass in her pocket. • Distinguishing Marks: Hands that can shape molten glass into beauty, eyes that see the finished piece in sand, and a mind that thinks in heat and form.
Relationships
- Family - Her parents (retired glass workers), her siblings (all in the trade)
- Allies - The Glass Workers Guild, collectors who value her work
- Rivals - Glass workers who copy her techniques without credit
Personality
- Traits: Intense, genuinely artistic, surprisingly knowledgeable about chemistry, fiercely protective of her craft
- Mannerisms: Always has glass samples nearby, tests temperature by instinct, speaks of glass like magic
- Voice: Warm and enthusiastic, with the satisfaction of honest craft
Backstory
Kari has been blowing glass for decades, from simple vessels to elaborate sculptures that catch the light in impossible ways. She's developed techniques that other glass workers study and copy. She believes glass is the most honest material - it shows everything, hides nothing.
Daily Life
Works at her furnace through the day, experiments with new techniques in the afternoon, sells to customers in the evening, and spends nights studying ancient glass work.
Secret
She's discovered a technique to make glass that can store magic but hasn't told anyone because she fears how it might be used.
Story Hooks
- 1 She needs rare materials for her magical glass experiments
- 2 Someone has learned of her discovery and wants it for themselves
Narrative Value
Source of glass goods, quest giver for artistic missions, potential ally with unique creations ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════