NORA STONEWEAVER
DwarvesBasket Weaver
"Baskets are humble, but they're essential. They carry what we need, hold what we value. I make baskets that do their job beautifully.""
Identity
- Residence
- Baragorn - The Basket Quarter
- Civilization
- Dwarves
Appearance
• Physical: Wiry with nimble fingers and a permanent smell of reeds. Her clothes are always slightly fibrous. • Clothing: Work clothes suitable for weaving, tools always at hand, and always a basket in progress. • Distinguishing Marks: Hands that can weave reeds into perfect forms, eyes that see patterns everywhere, and a mind that thinks in weaves and tensions.
Relationships
- Family - Her parents (retired weavers), her siblings (all in the trade)
- Allies - The Basket Weavers Guild, those who value handmade goods
- Rivals - Mass producers of cheap baskets
Personality
- Traits: Patient, genuinely skilled, surprisingly artistic, fiercely proud of her work
- Mannerisms: Always has reeds in her hands, tests baskets by feel, speaks of weaving like meditation
- Voice: Soft and measured, with the satisfaction of honest craft
Backstory
Nora has been weaving baskets for decades, from simple containers to elaborate pieces that are works of art. Her baskets are both beautiful and functional, used in homes across Baragorn. She believes that everyday objects should be beautiful.
Daily Life
Weaves baskets through the day, gathers and prepares reeds in the afternoon, sells to customers in the evening, and spends nights designing new patterns.
Story Hooks
- 1 She needs rare reeds from a dangerous location
- 2 Someone has discovered her resistance connections and is threatening her
Narrative Value
Source of baskets, quest giver for crafting missions, potential ally with community connections ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════