MAGNUS STONEGUARD
DwarvesRetired Captain and Harbor Master
"The underground lake is beautiful but deadly. Respect her, know her moods, and she'll carry you safely. Disrespect her, and she'll bury you in the dark.""
Identity
- Residence
- Baragorn - The Underground Lake Harbor
- Civilization
- Dwarves
Appearance
• Physical: powerfully built even in retirement with a commanding presence and sea-sharp eyes. His uniform is immaculate. • Clothing: Harbor master's uniform, always carrying charts and tools, and boots for dock work. • Distinguishing Marks: Eyes that can read water conditions instantly, a voice that commands vessels, and a mind that knows every route on the underground lake.
Relationships
- Family - His wife (proud of him), his children (one captain, one harbor worker)
- Allies - The Harbor Guild, captains who value his expertise
- Rivals - Those who would cut safety corners
Personality
- Traits: Authoritative, genuinely caring about safety, surprisingly knowledgeable about underground navigation, fiercely protective of his harbor
- Mannerisms: Checks weather constantly, knows every vessel in his harbor, speaks of water like old friend
- Voice: Booming and commanding, with the authority of someone who's commanded vessels
Backstory
Magnus captained vessels on the underground lake for a century before retiring to harbor master. He's navigated waters that killed less experienced captains and knows the lake's moods better than anyone. He takes his responsibility for vessel safety seriously.
Daily Life
Oversees harbor operations through the day, inspects vessels, manages docking, and spends evenings reviewing harbor business.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs help dealing with someone who's discovered his smuggling arrangements
- 2 A major threat has emerged to harbor safety and he needs assistance
Narrative Value
Harbor authority, quest giver for water-related missions, potential ally with navigation knowledge ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════