MISTRESS POPPY SWEETWATER
EldoriansBrewer and Distiller
"Brewing is patience made drinkable. Rush it, and you ruin it. Give it time, and magic happens.""
Identity
- Residence
- Sweetwater Brewery, Oakenhall
- Civilization
- Eldorians
Appearance
• Physical: Sturdy and capable with red hair tied back for safety, freckled skin, and bright eyes that assess quality at a glance. Her movements are precise and practiced. • Clothing: Practical work clothes that can get wet and stained, with her brewing tools always within reach. Her apron is covered in patches from successful batches. • Distinguishing Marks: Her hands are permanently stained from ingredients; she smells perpetually of yeast and hops; her forearms are scarred from hot liquid accidents.
Relationships
- Family - Parents who are retired; siblings who manage other aspects of the business
- Allies - The brewers' guild; tavern owners across Eldoria; those who appreciate good drink
- Rivals - Competing breweries; those who've tried to steal her recipes
Personality
- Traits: Practical, genuinely passionate about her craft, surprisingly scientific, fiercely protective of her recipes
- Mannerisms: Tastes everything she makes; talks to her fermentation tanks; becomes animated when discussing technique
- Voice: Warm and direct, with a tendency to use brewing metaphors. Often speaks in measured, careful sentences.
Backstory
Poppy was born to a family of brewers and showed an early gift for creating unique flavors. She's built the Sweetwater Brewery into one of Eldoria's most successful, with her ales and spirits sought across the kingdom.
Daily Life
Days managing the brewery, developing new recipes, overseeing production, personally testing every batch. Evenings are spent experimenting in her private laboratory.
Secret
2. She's been asked to create a special beverage for a diplomatic event, and she needs rare ingredients
Narrative Value
Provider of beverages and social lubrication; quest giver for ingredient-gathering missions; source of community connection; potential creator of subtly magical items. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════