MORWEN DARKWATER
EldoriansSmuggler and Black Market Dealer
"The black market exists because people want what they can't have. I just provide a service.""
Identity
- Residence
- Oakenhall's underworld, moving constantly
- Civilization
- Eldorians
Appearance
• Physical: Lean and quick with dark hair and eyes that miss nothing, dressed to blend into any crowd. Her movements are silent and confident. • Clothing: Changes constantly depending on her needs—sometimes a merchant, sometimes a servant, sometimes a noble. She has contacts everywhere. • Distinguishing Marks: Her fingers are nimble from handling contraband; she has small scars from close calls; her eyes are always assessing value.
Relationships
- Family - None; she built herself alone
- Allies - Her smuggling network; those who pay her fees
- Rivals - Competing smugglers; the city watch; those who've been caught because of her
Personality
- Traits: Clever, genuinely loyal to her network, struggles with trust, fiercely protective of her independence
- Mannerisms: Constantly assesses value and risks; sleeps with one eye open; becomes uncomfortable with commitment
- Voice: Adaptable, capable of sounding like anyone. Her true voice is rarely heard.
Backstory
Morwen was born to poverty and learned to survive by moving goods that others couldn't. She's built the most efficient smuggling network in Oakenhall, dealing in everything from luxury goods to forbidden items.
Daily Life
Constantly moving goods, maintaining her network, staying one step ahead of the law, managing the complex politics of the underworld.
Story Hooks
- 1 She needs help identifying the informant in her network
- 2 She's been asked to smuggle something truly dangerous, and she needs advice on whether to accept
Narrative Value
Source of underworld connections; quest giver for smuggling missions; morally complex figure; potential ally with unique access. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════