ULRIKA FROST-WALKER
FrostbornExplorer and Cartographer
"The waste is bigger than anyone knows. Every expedition, I find something new - a valley no one has seen, a cave no one has entered. That's why I explore.""
Identity
- Residence
- Unexplored Wastes
- Civilization
- Frostborn
Appearance
• Physical: Lean and athletic at 5'8", with the build of someone who spends months in the wilderness. Her pale skin is deeply weathered. Her white hair is practical. Her pale gray eyes are always scanning the horizon. • Clothing: Wears explorer's furs reinforced for extreme conditions. She carries mapping tools and surveying equipment. • Distinguishing Marks: Her face is covered in frostbite scars. She has an explorer's tattoo on her right arm.
Relationships
- Allies - Chief Brynjar (NPC #7), who funds her expeditions; other explorers who share her passion.
- Rivals - Other explorers who compete for discoveries.
Personality
- Traits: Fearless and curious, deeply independent, surprisingly scholarly, addicted to discovery
- Mannerisms: Maps constantly, speaks in exploration metaphors, becomes restless in civilization.
- Voice: Enthusiastic when discussing exploration, quiet otherwise.
Backstory
Ulrika was born to a family of guides but discovered her true passion was exploring the unknown. She's spent fifteen years mapping uncharted regions of the wastes, discovering new landmarks and resources. She's one of the few who ventures where no Frostborn has gone before.
Daily Life
Ulrika spends months at a time in unexplored territory, mapping, surveying, and documenting her findings. She returns to Frosthold only to resupply and share her discoveries.
Story Hooks
- 1 Ulrika needs help with her expedition to the mysterious structure; it could change everything we know about the wastes.
- 2 She's been injured in unexplored territory; she needs rescue.
Narrative Value
Explorer NPC, quest giver for exploration missions, source of information about the unknown, connection to discovery, potential ally with unique knowledge. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════