MISTRESS BRAMBLE THISTLETON
EldoriansInnkeeper of the Thorny Rose
"My roof, my rules. You want to cause trouble, you do it somewhere else.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Thorny Rose Inn, Oakenhall
- Civilization
- Eldorians
Appearance
• Physical: Stout and strong from years of innkeeping, with gray-streaked red hair and sharp green eyes that miss nothing happening in her common room. • Clothing: Practical dresses in warm colors, with an apron that has served for twenty years. Always wears her grandmother's thorn-shaped brooch. • Distinguishing Marks: Her arms are scarred from kitchen accidents; her voice is rough from years of shouting over crowds.
Relationships
- Family - Daughter who helps run the inn; extended family scattered across the trade routes
- Allies - Regular customers; the merchants' guild; Lady Cordelia, who uses her inn for meetings
- Rivals - Competing inns; those who've been banned for causing trouble
Personality
- Traits: Sharp-tongued, genuinely caring beneath the gruff exterior, excellent judge of character, fiercely protective of her guests
- Mannerisms: Polishes glasses when listening; keeps one eye on the door at all times; has a different greeting for every regular
- Voice: Loud and commanding, capable of silencing a room. Softens when speaking to children or the distressed.
Backstory
Bramble inherited the Thorny Rose from her mother, who inherited it from hers. She's kept it running through wars, plagues, and political upheavals. Her inn is known as neutral ground where all are welcome.
Daily Life
Dawns before sunrise to prepare for the day, manages every aspect of the inn from cooking to bookkeeping, mediates disputes among guests, closes well after midnight. She sleeps little and dreams of expansion.
Story Hooks
- 1 Something valuable was stolen from a guest, and she needs help recovering it quietly
- 2 She's been asked to hide someone dangerous, and she needs advice on whether to agree
Narrative Value
Source of information and gossip; quest giver for investigation missions; provider of safe haven; potential ally with unique connections. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════