MASTER CORBIN RUSTLEAF
EldoriansGardener and Landscape Designer
"A garden is a conversation with the future. What we plant today, others will enjoy tomorrow.""
Identity
- Residence
- Rustleaf Gardens, Oakenhall
- Civilization
- Eldorians
Appearance
• Physical: Solid and capable from years of outdoor work, with sun-bronzed skin and hands permanently stained with soil. His movements are deliberate and knowledgeable. • Clothing: Practical work clothes that can get dirty, with his tools always within reach. He smells of earth and growing things. • Distinguishing Marks: His fingernails are permanently earth-stained; he has scratches from thorns; his forearms are strong from digging.
Relationships
- Family - Wife who manages the business; children who help in the gardens
- Allies - The gardeners' guild; his wealthy clients; those who appreciate his work
- Rivals - Competing landscape designers; those who've criticized his style
Personality
- Traits: Patient, genuinely passionate about growing things, surprisingly artistic about design, fiercely protective of his gardens
- Mannerisms: Talks to plants; assesses soil constantly; becomes animated when discussing horticulture
- Voice: Warm and measured, with a tendency to use gardening metaphors. Often speaks to his plants mid-conversation.
Backstory
Corbin was born to a farming family and discovered his gift for making things grow early. He's designed gardens for noble houses across Eldoria, and his landscapes are considered living art.
Daily Life
Days in his gardens, planting and tending, designing new landscapes, consulting on special projects. Evenings are spent planning and sketching new designs.
Secret
Corbin has discovered that certain plant arrangements can influence the Harmony Arts in subtle ways. He's hidden this knowledge, fearing what would happen if it became widely known.
Story Hooks
- 1 Someone has commissioned a garden design for sinister purposes, and he needs help refusing
- 2 He's been asked to restore a famous garden that contains something dangerous
Narrative Value
Provider of beauty and natural spaces; quest giver for gardening missions; source of practical knowledge; potential creator of magically significant spaces. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════