ANNA RAGPICKER
EldoriansRagpicker and recycler
"One person's trash is another's treasure. I just happen to be good at knowing which is which.""
Identity
- Residence
- Ragpicker's Alley, a poor district of Oakenhall
- Civilization
- Eldorians
Appearance
• Physical: Thin and wiry from hard living, with unkempt hair and clothes made from the best of what she's found. Her hands are quick and clever. • Clothing: Patched together from discarded garments, with pockets everywhere for her finds. She smells of old cloth and the streets. • Distinguishing Marks: Her fingers are nimble from sorting rags; she has a sharp eye for value; she moves with the caution of someone used to danger.
Relationships
- Family - None; she survived the streets alone
- Allies - Other ragpickers who respect her territory; those who buy from her
- Rivals - Those who'd take her territory; those who look down on her work
Personality
- Traits: Sharp, genuinely resourceful, struggles with trust, fiercely protective of her territory
- Mannerisms: Assesses everything for value; knows every alley in her district; becomes fierce when her finds are threatened
- Voice: Quick and sharp, with a tendency to use street slang. Often speaks in coded language.
Backstory
Anna was born to poverty and has survived by her wits since childhood. She's built a small empire in discarded goods, selling what she finds to those who can use it.
Daily Life
Days sorting through discards, finding what others have thrown away, selling to those who need it. Evenings are spent protecting her territory and her finds.
Secret
Anna has found something valuable among the discards—something that someone important is looking for. She's kept it hidden, not knowing who to trust.
Story Hooks
- 1 She's found something that could be important, and she needs help understanding its value
- 2 Someone is trying to force her to reveal what she's found
Narrative Value
Provider of information and resources; quest giver for urban missions; source of street knowledge; potential source of plot hooks through her finds. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════