MASTER FENWICK BRIARPATCH
EldoriansMaster Leatherworker and Saddler
"Good leather is like a good friend—it gets better with age and protects you when you need it.""
Identity
- Residence
- Briarpatch Leatherworks, Oakenhall
- Civilization
- Eldorians
Appearance
• Physical: Burly and capable with arms like tree trunks from working leather, gray-streaked brown hair, and warm brown eyes that assess materials at a glance. • Clothing: Practical leather apron over sturdy clothes, with his tools hanging from his belt. His boots are of his own making and have lasted twenty years. • Distinguishing Marks: His hands are permanently stained from dyes; a scar across his palm from a tanning accident; his forearms are covered in leatherwork patterns.
Relationships
- Family - Wife who manages the shop; children who chose other professions
- Allies - The leatherworkers' guild; the Sylvan Guard; riders across Eldoria
- Rivals - Cheaper imports; younger leatherworkers trying to undercut him
Personality
- Traits: Patient, genuinely passionate about his craft, quietly proud, surprisingly artistic
- Mannerisms: Touches leather to assess quality; talks to his materials; becomes animated when discussing technique
- Voice: Warm and measured, with a tendency to use leatherwork metaphors.
Backstory
Fenwick was born to a family of leatherworkers and showed unusual talent from his first project. He's supplied the Sylvan Guard with leather armor for thirty years and his saddles are sought by riders across Eldoria.
Daily Life
Days in his workshop, crafting leather goods from armor to saddles, training apprentices, consulting on special projects. Evenings are spent experimenting with new techniques.
Secret
2. He needs rare leather from a dangerous creature for a critical commission
Narrative Value
Provider of leather goods; quest giver for material-gathering missions; source of crafting knowledge; potential creator of exceptional equipment. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════