MAGNUS ICE-BREAKER
FrostbornIce Breaker and Path Maker
"Ice is strong, but it's not invincible. With the right tools, the right technique, and enough determination, any ice can be broken.""
Identity
- Residence
- Frosthold - Construction Quarter
- Civilization
- Frostborn
Appearance
• Physical: Massively built at 6'1", with muscles earned through constant labor. His pale skin is permanently grimy. His white hair is practical. His pale gray eyes are focused and determined. • Clothing: Wears heavy leather reinforced for ice breaking. His tools are worn from years of use. • Distinguishing Marks: His shoulders are disproportionately broad from swinging ice-breaking tools. He has numerous scars from flying ice.
Relationships
- Family - Parents deceased. Two sons who work with him. Married with children.
- Allies - His crew; Mason Olaf (NPC #25), who uses his cleared paths.
- Rivals - Other ice-breaking crews who compete for contracts.
Personality
- Traits: Hardworking and reliable, surprisingly intelligent about ice physics, deeply loyal to his crew, traditional
- Mannerisms: Tests ice constantly, speaks in construction metaphors, shares food with his crew.
- Voice: Rough from cold air, with the authority of experience.
Backstory
Magnus was born to a family of laborers and has spent his life breaking ice for construction and paths. He's one of the strongest and most skilled ice breakers in the wastes. He takes pride in his work and his crew.
Daily Life
Magnus spends his days breaking ice, clearing paths, and supervising his crew. He works in all weather, taking pride in keeping Frosthold's infrastructure functional.
Story Hooks
- 1 Magnus needs help testing his resonance technique; it could revolutionize ice breaking.
- 2 His crew is in danger from an unexpected ice collapse; he needs help.
Narrative Value
Working-class character, quest giver for labor-related missions, connection to Frostborn infrastructure, potential ally with practical skills, source of labor. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════