OLAF STONEBREAK
DwarvesRetired Miner and Storyteller
"Stories are how we remember who we were, who we are, who we might become. The deep takes our lives, but it can't take our stories. Not while I'm here to tell them.""
Identity
- Residence
- Stonegate - Various Taverns
- Civilization
- Dwarves
Appearance
• Physical: Bent with age and mining injuries but still strong. His face is a map of his long life underground. • Clothing: Simple clothes, always carrying a small pick (now just for show), and a voice that fills taverns. • Distinguishing Marks: A memory for stories that never fails, a voice that can make any tale fascinating, and a mind that holds centuries of oral history.
Relationships
- Family - His children (worried about him), his grandchildren (who love his stories)
- Allies - Tavern owners who value his draw, listeners who appreciate his tales
- Rivals - Other storytellers competing for audiences
Personality
- Traits: Cheerful, genuinely loves telling stories, surprisingly knowledgeable about history, fiercely protective of dwarven heritage
- Mannerisms: Always has a story ready, uses his pick as a prop, speaks of the old days like they were yesterday
- Voice: Rich and resonant, with the rhythm of a practiced storyteller
Backstory
Olaf spent 150 years in the mines and survived things that killed younger dwarves. He retired when his body gave out but found new life in telling stories. He knows more about Stonegate's history than most scholars and tells it better.
Daily Life
Tells stories in taverns through the day and night, collects new tales from travelers, and spends limited free time with his memories.
Secret
He knows the location of a lost mine that could make someone wealthy beyond measure but has never told anyone.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs help dealing with someone who's trying to extract the lost mine location from him
- 2 He's looking for someone worthy to pass his stories to before he dies
Narrative Value
Source of oral history and entertainment, quest giver for story-related missions, potential ally with historical knowledge ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════