ELEANOR BASKETWEAVE
EldoriansBasket Weaver
"A basket is more than a container. It's the shape of need, woven from what the world provides.""
Identity
- Residence
- Basketweave Cottage, a small village outside Oakenhall
- Civilization
- Eldorians
Appearance
• Physical: Slim and wiry from years of weaving, with dark hair tied back for work and fingers that move with incredible speed. Her hands are scarred from reed cuts. • Clothing: Simple practical clothes, with an apron covered in reed fragments. She always has reeds within reach. • Distinguishing Marks: Her fingers are permanently stained from reeds; she has small scars from tool accidents; her forearms are strong from years of work.
Relationships
- Family - Husband who manages the business; children who help with simple tasks
- Allies - Other weavers; merchants who sell her work; those who appreciate quality
- Rivals - Those who've tried to undercut her prices
Personality
- Traits: Quiet, genuinely skilled, surprisingly artistic, fiercely protective of her craft
- Mannerisms: Weaves constantly, even when talking; assesses basket quality at a glance; becomes animated when discussing technique
- Voice: Soft and measured, with a tendency to use weaving metaphors. Often hums while working.
Backstory
Eleanor was born to a family of basket weavers and showed an early gift for the craft. Her baskets are known for their quality and durability, and merchants seek them out.
Daily Life
Days weaving baskets, gathering reeds, selling at market. Evenings are spent with her family, her hands still moving as if weaving.
Secret
2. She's been asked to create a basket for a special purpose, but the requirements are beyond her current skills
Narrative Value
Provider of practical goods; quest giver for crafting missions; source of rural knowledge; potential creator of unique items. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════