ROBERT COOPER
EldoriansBarrel Maker
"A good barrel is honest work. It does its job without complaint, year after year.""
Identity
- Residence
- Cooperage, outside Oakenhall
- Civilization
- Eldorians
Appearance
• Physical: Solid and capable from years of heavy work, with dark hair graying at the temples and hands permanently stained from wood and metal. His arms are strong from hooping barrels. • Clothing: Simple work clothes that can get dirty, with an apron covered in wood shavings. He smells of oak and iron. • Distinguishing Marks: His hands are permanently calloused; he has small scars from tool accidents; he moves with the rhythm of his work.
Relationships
- Family - Wife who manages the business; children who help with the work
- Allies - The coopers' guild; breweries who use his barrels
- Rivals - Cheaper imports; those who've criticized his methods
Personality
- Traits: Quiet, genuinely skilled, surprisingly knowledgeable about wood and metal, fiercely protective of quality
- Mannerisms: Tests barrels constantly; talks to his wood; becomes animated when discussing technique
- Voice: Soft and measured, with a tendency to use coopering metaphors.
Backstory
Robert was born to a family of coopers and took over the family business when his father retired. His barrels are known for their quality, and breweries across Eldoria use them.
Daily Life
Days at the cooperage, crafting barrels, maintaining his equipment, selling his product. Evenings are spent experimenting with new techniques.
Secret
2. He's been asked to create barrels for a special purpose, but the requirements are beyond his current skills
Narrative Value
Provider of practical goods; quest giver for crafting missions; source of practical knowledge; potential creator of unique items. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════