SIGRID IRONBORN
DwarvesButton Maker
"Buttons are small, but they're essential. They hold things together, keep things closed, add beauty to function. I make buttons that do their job perfectly.""
Identity
- Residence
- Stonegate - The Button Quarter
- Civilization
- Dwarves
Appearance
• Physical: Small for a dwarf with delicate fingers and eyes that see tiny details. Her clothes are always slightly dusty. • Clothing: Work clothes suitable for precision work, tools always at hand, and always buttons in her pocket. • Distinguishing Marks: Hands that can carve buttons from any material, eyes that spot imperfections instantly, and a mind that thinks in small details.
Relationships
- Family - Her parents (retired button makers), her siblings (all in the trade)
- Allies - The Button Makers Guild, tailors who value her work
- Rivals - Mass producers of cheap buttons
Personality
- Traits: Patient, genuinely skilled, surprisingly artistic about small things, fiercely proud of her work
- Mannerisms: Always has buttons to show, tests materials obsessively, speaks of buttons like jewelry
- Voice: Soft and precise, with the satisfaction of honest craft
Backstory
Sigrid has been making buttons for decades, from simple fasteners to elaborate pieces that are works of art. Her buttons have held together garments for nobles and commoners alike. She believes that even the smallest details deserve attention.
Daily Life
Makes buttons through the day, experiments with new materials in the afternoon, sells to customers in the evening, and spends nights designing new styles.
Story Hooks
- 1 She needs rare materials for a special commission
- 2 Someone has discovered her spy connections and is threatening her
Narrative Value
Source of buttons and small fittings, quest giver for crafting missions, potential ally with precision skills ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════