ANIKA FROST-WEAVER
FrostbornMaster Furrier and Clothing Maker
"A garment is not just protection from cold. It's a statement of who you are, what you value, and how you want to be seen.""
Identity
- Residence
- Frosthold - Garment District
- Civilization
- Frostborn
Appearance
• Physical: Sturdy and capable at 5'6", with hands permanently stained from tanning solutions. Her pale skin is weathered from years of working with harsh chemicals. Her silver-white hair is practical, tied back in a severe bun. Her pale blue eyes are sharp and assessing. • Clothing: Wears garments of her own making that showcase her skill - layered furs in patterns that are both beautiful and functional. Her work apron is stained but well-maintained. • Distinguishing Marks: Her fingers are slightly twisted from years of fine needlework - a badge of honor among furriers.
Relationships
- Family - Parents deceased. Two sisters who also work with furs. Never married - "my work is my family."
- Allies - Hunter Svana (NPC #2), who supplies premium pelts; Merchant Ingrid (NPC #9), who trades her work.
- Rivals - Furrier Sven (NPC #37), who undercuts her prices with inferior work.
Backstory
Anika was born to poor trappers and started working with furs at age eight to help her family. By twenty-five, she had her own shop. By forty, she was the most sought-after furrier in Frosthold, creating garments for chiefs and wealthy merchants. She's built a reputation for quality that spans the wastes.
Daily Life
Anika rises before dawn to check on tanning processes, spends the day managing her shop and working on her most prestigious commissions, and evenings reviewing accounts and training apprentices. She works six days a week, resting only on holy days.
Story Hooks
- 1 Anika needs a rare pelt from a legendary beast for a chief's commission; she needs skilled hunters to retrieve it.
- 2 Someone is sabotaging her tanning vats; she needs help finding the culprit before her reputation is destroyed.
Narrative Value
Equipment vendor, quest giver for material gathering, example of self-made success, connection to Frostborn craftsmanship, potential ally with resources. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════