LISE FROST-HEART
FrostbornWarrior and Trainer
"Combat is not just about strength. It's about technique, timing, and understanding your opponent. I teach all three.""
Identity
- Residence
- Frosthold - Warrior's Hall
- Civilization
- Frostborn
Appearance
• Physical: Tall and athletic at 5'9", with the build of a career warrior. Her pale skin is marked with ritual scars. Her white hair is cropped short. Her pale blue eyes are hard and assessing. • Clothing: Wears armor of ice-steel. Her weapons are masterworks. Carries a trainer's whip. • Distinguishing Marks: She moves with the confidence of someone who knows her own skill. She has a trainer's tattoo.
Relationships
- Family - Parents were warriors, now deceased. One brother who is also a warrior.
- Allies - Warrior Dagmar (NPC #26), who respects her; her students, who are like family.
- Rivals - Other trainers who compete for students.
Personality
- Traits: Demanding but fair, deeply knowledgeable about combat, surprisingly patient with students, fiercely loyal
- Mannerisms: Drills students constantly, demonstrates techniques, speaks in combat terms.
- Voice: Commanding and clear, with occasional bursts of encouragement.
Backstory
Lise was a warrior who discovered her talent for teaching. She's spent fifteen years training new warriors, developing techniques that are now standard. She's known for producing skilled fighters.
Daily Life
Lise spends her days training warriors, developing new techniques, and preparing students for combat. She works long hours and takes pride in her students' success.
Story Hooks
- 1 Lise needs help testing her dangerous new technique; it could revolutionize combat training.
- 2 One of her students was injured learning the technique; she needs help dealing with the consequences.
Narrative Value
Trainer NPC, quest giver for combat missions, connection to warrior culture, potential mentor, source of combat training. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════