YORIK STONEHEART
DwarvesSlate Cutter
"Slate is stone's memory. It records millions of years in its layers. I reveal that memory, shape it for use. Good slate outlasts the builder.""
Identity
- Residence
- Stonegate - The Slate Quarries
- Civilization
- Dwarves
Appearance
• Physical: Stout with slate-dusted clothes and strong arms from cutting. His hands are calloused from years of work. • Clothing: Work clothes suitable for quarry work, tools always at hand, and boots for rough terrain. • Distinguishing Marks: Hands that can split slate perfectly, eyes that spot quality veins instantly, and a mind that thinks in layers and grain.
Relationships
- Family - His wife (handles sales), his children (one slate cutter, one builder)
- Allies - The Slate Cutters Guild, builders who value his slate
- Rivals - Slate cutters who prioritize quantity over quality
Personality
- Traits: Patient, genuinely skilled, surprisingly knowledgeable about geology, fiercely proud of his slate
- Mannerisms: Always has slate to work, tests quality obsessively, speaks of slate like old friends
- Voice: Gruff and measured, with the satisfaction of honest craft
Backstory
Yorik has been cutting slate for decades, from simple roofing tiles to elaborate pieces used in art and construction. His slate is known for its quality and consistency. He believes that good materials make good buildings possible.
Daily Life
Cuts slate through the day, splits and finishes pieces, meets with clients, and spends evenings studying slate quality.
Secret
2. Someone is trying to force him to reveal his source
Narrative Value
Source of slate, quest giver for quarry missions, potential ally with material knowledge ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════