RAGNAR IRONFOOT
DwarvesTavern Owner
"A tavern isn't just a place to drink. It's a place to belong, to be heard, to forget the deep for a while. I sell ale, but I give away sanctuary.""
Identity
- Residence
- Baragorn - The Rusty Pick Tavern
- Civilization
- Dwarves
Appearance
• Physical: Stout with a friendly face and a voice that welcomes. His clothes are practical for tavern work. • Clothing: Work clothes that can get spilled on, an apron with his tavern's logo, and always a towel within reach. • Distinguishing Marks: A memory for customers and their preferences, hands that can pour perfectly, and a voice that makes strangers feel like regulars.
Relationships
- Family - His wife (co-owner), his children (one wants to take over, one left for the surface)
- Allies - His regulars (he considers them family), the Tavern Keepers Guild
- Rivals - Other taverns competing for business
Personality
- Traits: Friendly, genuinely hospitable, surprisingly good listener, fiercely protective of his tavern
- Mannerisms: Knows everyone's name, always has a clean glass ready, speaks of his tavern like family
- Voice: Warm and welcoming, with the rhythm of someone who hears many stories
Daily Life
Opens before dawn for early workers, serves through the day and night, listens to stories, and closes after the last customer leaves.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs help dealing with criminals who've learned he's an informant
- 2 He's looking for a rare ale to win a brewing competition
Narrative Value
Source of information and rumors, quest giver for tavern-related missions, potential ally with social connections ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════