HENRY WOODCUTTER
EldoriansWoodcutter
"The forest gives what we need, if we take only what we need and give back what we can.""
Identity
- Residence
- Woodcutter's Camp, near the Heart Grove
- Civilization
- Eldorians
Appearance
• Physical: Massive and powerful from swinging an axe, with gray-streaked hair and arms like tree trunks. His hands are calloused from tool use. • Clothing: Simple practical clothes that can get dirty, with reinforced boots and gloves. He smells of sawdust and pine. • Distinguishing Marks: His hands are permanently stained with sap; he has small scars from axe accidents; he moves with the rhythm of his work.
Relationships
- Family - Wife who manages the household; children who are learning the trade
- Allies - Other woodcutters who share his practices; the foresters' guild
- Rivals - Those who'd clear-cut for quick profit
Personality
- Traits: Quiet, genuinely respectful of the forest, surprisingly knowledgeable about trees, fiercely protective of sustainable practices
- Mannerisms: Assesses trees constantly; talks to the forest; becomes uncomfortable with wasteful cutting
- Voice: Rough and measured, with a tendency to use forest metaphors.
Backstory
Henry was born to a family of woodcutters and has spent his life harvesting wood for Eldoria. He's known for taking only what the forest can spare and planting new trees to replace what he takes.
Daily Life
Days in the forest, felling trees, hauling wood, maintaining his equipment. Evenings are spent planting seedlings and caring for the forest.
Secret
2. The forest is being threatened by illegal cutting, and he needs help stopping it
Narrative Value
Provider of practical services; quest giver for forest-related missions; source of woodland knowledge; potential guide to hidden places. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════