SILVER MOON
EldoriansHealer and Midwife to the Poor
"Healing isn't about gold. It's about helping those who need help, whether they can pay or not.""
Identity
- Residence
- The poorest districts of Oakenhall
- Civilization
- Eldorians
Appearance
• Physical: Small and wiry with gray-streaked hair and hands that have delivered hundreds of babies. Her eyes are warm and knowing. • Clothing: Simple practical clothes, with an apron full of herbs and remedies. She smells of healing plants. • Distinguishing Marks: Her hands are gnarled from decades of work; her voice is cracked with age; she moves with purpose.
Relationships
- Family - None; she gave everything to her work
- Allies - Those she's helped; Matron Hestia, who respects her dedication
- Rivals - Those who'd shut down her unlicensed practice
Personality
- Traits: Compassionate, genuinely dedicated, struggles with limited resources, fiercely protective of her patients
- Mannerisms: Assesses health at a glance; talks to her herbs; becomes fierce when patients are in danger
- Voice: Warm and cracked, capable of commanding obedience.
Backstory
Silver was once a trained healer who chose to serve the poor instead of pursuing wealth. She's spent twenty years healing those who can't pay, surviving on donations and her own determination.
Daily Life
Days tending to the poor, delivering babies, treating injuries and illnesses, gathering what herbs she can find. Evenings are spent preparing remedies.
Story Hooks
- 1 She needs help containing the plague before it spreads
- 2 Someone is trying to profit from the plague, and she needs help stopping them
Narrative Value
Provider of healing and compassion; quest giver for medical missions; moral example; potential ally with unique dedication. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════