GUNNAR FROST-BREAKER
FrostbornGlacier Miner and Crew Chief
"Mining is not just about extracting ice. It's about understanding the glacier, respecting its power, working with it rather than against it.""
Identity
- Residence
- Deep Glacier Mines
- Civilization
- Frostborn
Appearance
• Physical: Massively built at 6'0", with muscles earned through decades of mining. His pale skin is permanently grimy. His white hair is cropped short. His pale gray eyes are sharp despite the darkness. • Clothing: Wears reinforced leather and fur. His boots have ice-grips. Carries mining tools worn from years of use. • Distinguishing Marks: His back is covered in scars from ice falls. He has a crew chief's tattoo.
Relationships
- Family - Parents deceased. Two sons who work in his crew. His wife manages their home.
- Allies - His crew, who are closer than family; Chief Brynjar (NPC #7), who values his work.
- Rivals - Other crew chiefs who compete for the best sites.
Personality
- Traits: Hardworking and demanding, deeply loyal to his crew, surprisingly well-read, traditional about methods
- Mannerisms: Checks support beams constantly, speaks in mining metaphors, shares food with his crew.
- Voice: Rough from ice dust, with the authority of someone who has led miners for twenty years.
Backstory
Gunnar was born to a mining family and has worked the glaciers his entire life. He's led his crew for fifteen years, earning respect through fairness and competence. He's one of the most experienced miners in the wastes.
Daily Life
Gunnar supervises his crew's work, ensures safety protocols are followed, and extracts ice for construction and trade. He works longer hours than anyone under his command.
Story Hooks
- 1 Gunnar needs help investigating his memory ice; it could be important.
- 2 His crew is trapped in a cave-in; he needs rescue.
Narrative Value
Working-class leader, quest giver for rescue missions, source of information about mining, connection to Frostborn labor, potential ally with practical skills. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════