KAREL FROST-WALKER
FrostbornScout and Border Watcher
"The border is where civilization meets wilderness. My job is to watch that boundary, to see what approaches before it arrives.""
Identity
- Residence
- Frosthold - Border Posts
- Civilization
- Frostborn
Appearance
• Physical: Lean and weathered at 5'11", with the build of someone who spends weeks in the wilderness. His pale skin is deeply lined. His white hair is practical. His pale gray eyes are always watching. • Clothing: Wears scout's furs designed for stealth. His boots are reinforced for long travel. • Distinguishing Marks: His face is scarred from encounters. He has a scout's tattoo.
Relationships
- Allies - Chief Brynjar (NPC #7), who values his service; other scouts.
- Rivals - Other scouts who compete for the best territories.
Personality
- Traits: Patient and observant, deeply loyal, surprisingly solitary, protective of his territory
- Mannerisms: Watches constantly, speaks in wilderness metaphors, becomes uncomfortable in crowds.
- Voice: Soft and measured, with sudden bursts of intensity.
Backstory
Karel was born to a family of scouts and has spent his life watching Frosthold's borders. He knows the wilderness better than most and has spotted countless threats before they reached the settlement.
Daily Life
Karel spends his days patrolling the borders, watching for threats, and reporting his observations. He returns to Frosthold only to resupply and report.
Story Hooks
- 1 Karel needs help investigating the unknown watchers; they could be a threat.
- 2 He's been injured on patrol; he needs rescue.
Narrative Value
Scout NPC, quest giver for patrol missions, source of information about threats, connection to wilderness, potential ally with essential skills. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════