JEDEDIAH OAKENSHEAF
EldoriansMiller
"A miller turns grain into flour, but he also turns farmers' work into bread. We're all part of the same chain.""
Identity
- Residence
- Oakensheaf Mill, outside Oakenhall
- Civilization
- Eldorians
Appearance
• Physical: Solid and dust-covered from years of mill work, with gray hair and a perpetual coating of flour. His hands are strong from turning the millstone. • Clothing: Simple dark clothes that won't show soot, with an apron that's more charcoal than fabric. He smells of woodsmoke. • Distinguishing Marks: His hearing is damaged from years of mill noise; his hands are permanently flour-stained; he moves with the rhythm of the mill.
Relationships
- Family - Wife who manages the business; children who help at the mill
- Allies - Local farmers; the millers' guild; those who appreciate quality flour
- Rivals - Larger mills that undercut his prices
Personality
- Traits: Steady, genuinely dedicated to his work, surprisingly knowledgeable about grain, fiercely protective of his mill
- Mannerisms: Listens to the mill's rhythm constantly; tests flour quality by touch; becomes uncomfortable when the mill is silent
- Voice: Loud from hearing damage, with a tendency to use milling metaphors.
Backstory
Jedediah was born to a family of millers and has operated the village mill for forty years. His flour is known for its quality, and farmers bring their grain from miles around.
Daily Life
Days at the mill, grinding grain, maintaining the equipment, managing the business. Evenings are spent with his family, listening to the phantom sounds of the mill.
Secret
2. The mill is failing, and he needs help understanding why
Narrative Value
Provider of practical services; quest giver for milling missions; source of rural knowledge; potential source of plot hooks through his millstone. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════