VIGGO IRONSHIELD
DwarvesPrison Warden
"Prison isn't about revenge. It's about protecting society and, when possible, fixing what's broken in those who broke the rules. I don't enjoy keeping people caged. I do it because it's necessary.""
Identity
- Residence
- Stonegate - The Stone Prison
- Civilization
- Dwarves
Appearance
• Physical: powerfully built with a face that shows no emotion. His uniform is immaculate. • Clothing: Official warden's uniform, symbols of authority, and boots that echo on stone floors. • Distinguishing Marks: Eyes that assess everyone for threat potential, a voice that commands obedience, and a bearing that discourages trouble.
Relationships
- Family - His wife (worries about him), his children (one guard, one who wants nothing to do with prisons)
- Allies - His staff (he considers them family), reform advocates
- Rivals - Those who want harsher punishment, prisoners who test his rules
Personality
- Traits: Stern, genuinely fair, surprisingly compassionate about rehabilitation, fiercely protective of his charges (both guards and prisoners)
- Mannerisms: Knows every prisoner by name and crime, always knows the prison's status, speaks of justice like responsibility
- Voice: Deep and final, with the authority of someone who holds lives in his hands
Backstory
Viggo has run the Stone Prison for fifty years without a major incident. He believes in punishment but also in rehabilitation, and his prison has the lowest recidivism rate in dwarven lands. He's turned down promotions to stay where he can make a difference.
Daily Life
Inspects the prison at dawn, handles administrative work through the day, meets with prisoners and staff, and spends evenings reviewing cases.
Narrative Value
Legal authority, quest giver for justice-related missions, potential ally with institutional knowledge ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════