ORIN ICE-SEEKER
FrostbornIce Prospector and Explorer
Identity
- Residence
- Deep Glaciers
- 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 permanently wind-chapped. His white hair is wild and unkempt. His pale gray eyes are always searching the horizon. • Clothing: Wears heavy furs reinforced for extreme conditions. His boots are specially designed for glacier travel. Carries ice-prospecting tools. • Distinguishing Marks: His face is covered in frostbite scars. He has a tattoo of a glacier on his right arm.
Relationships
- Allies - Miners who value his discoveries; Chief Brynjar (NPC #7), who funds some expeditions.
- Rivals - Other prospectors who compete for the same discoveries.
Personality
- Traits: Obsessive about exploration, uncomfortable in civilization, deeply knowledgeable about ice, surprisingly philosophical
- Mannerisms: Checks ice constantly, speaks in exploration metaphors, becomes restless when indoors.
- Voice: Rough from cold exposure, with a tendency to become passionate about glaciers.
Backstory
Orin was born to a family of ice miners but discovered his true passion was exploration. He's spent fifteen years mapping the deep glaciers, discovering new ice formations and occasionally valuable resources. He's one of the few who ventures where others won't.
Daily Life
Orin spends weeks at a time in the deep glaciers, mapping and prospecting. He returns to Frosthold only to resupply and share his findings before heading out again.
Story Hooks
- 1 Orin needs help investigating his deep ice discovery; it could be important or dangerous.
- 2 He's trapped in a collapsing ice cave; he needs rescue.
Narrative Value
Explorer and guide, quest giver for exploration missions, source of information about the wilderness, connection to the unknown, potential ally with unique knowledge. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════