YRSA ICE-WEAVER
FrostbornWeaver and Dyer
"Color is life. In a world of white and gray, color reminds us that beauty still exists. I create that beauty one dye bath at a time.""
Identity
- Residence
- Frosthold - Weaver's Quarter
- Civilization
- Frostborn
Appearance
• Physical: Sturdy and capable at 5'6", with hands permanently stained from dyes. Her pale skin is weathered from work. Her white hair is practical. Her pale gray eyes are sharp and creative. • Clothing: Wears garments of her own making. Her work clothes are covered in dye stains. • Distinguishing Marks: Her fingers are stained with every color of dye. She wears a dyer's ring.
Relationships
- Family - Parents were weavers, now retired. Two sisters who also work in textiles.
- Allies - Weavers who use her dyes; merchants who trade her colors.
- Rivals - Other dyers who try to copy her recipes.
Personality
- Traits: Creative and experimental, business-minded, protective of her recipes, surprisingly passionate about color
- Mannerisms: Mixes dyes constantly, tests colors on fabric scraps, speaks in color metaphors.
- Voice: Animated when discussing dyes, measured when discussing business.
Backstory
Yrsa was born to a family of weavers but discovered her true passion was dyeing. She's spent her life developing new colors and techniques, becoming one of the most skilled dyers in Frosthold. Her colors are known throughout the wastes.
Daily Life
Yrsa spends her days mixing dyes, dyeing fabrics, and experimenting with new colors. She works long hours and takes pride in her unique shades.
Story Hooks
- 1 Yrsa needs help finding a rare ingredient for her temperature-changing dye.
- 2 Someone is trying to steal her dye recipes; she needs help protecting them.
Narrative Value
Craftsman NPC, quest giver for material gathering, connection to Frostborn craftsmanship, source of unique items, potential ally with creative skills. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════