ELEANOR "ELLIE" SALTWIND
Islanders of Shimmering IslesInnkeeper
"An inn is more than beds and meals. It's a place where strangers become friends, if only for a night.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Driftwood Inn, Shell Harbor
- Civilization
- Islanders of Shimmering Isles
Appearance
• Physical: Sturdy and welcoming with the look of someone who feeds and shelters travelers. Her skin is a warm bronze, her black hair streaked with gray and worn in a practical bun. Her smile is genuine and frequent. • Clothing: Wears practical clothing suitable for work—sturdy dresses, a clean apron, comfortable shoes. Everything is spotless despite the constant activity. • Distinguishing Marks: Her hands, permanently flour-dusted; her voice, which carries throughout the inn
Relationships
- Family - Her children help run the inn; her husband is deceased
- Allies - Fellow innkeepers, regular guests who consider her family, suppliers who value her business
- Rivals - Competitor inns, guests who cause trouble, officials who impose taxes
Personality
- Traits: Warm and hospitable, genuinely loves her work, occasionally exhausted, surprisingly observant
- Mannerisms: Touches guests instinctively; speaks loudly; becomes still when listening to stories
- Voice: Warm and carrying, with a hint of authority when necessary
Backstory
Ellie and her husband bought the Driftwood Inn twenty years ago, building it into one of the most welcoming establishments in the Shimmering Isles. She's fed and sheltered countless travelers, her inn becoming a home away from home for sailors and merchants. Her husband's death five years ago only strengthened her resolve to maintain their legacy.
Daily Life
Ellie's days are filled with the work of hospitality—cooking meals, cleaning rooms, listening to travelers' tales, mediating disputes among guests. She knows everyone who passes through her doors and remembers their stories.
Secret
Ellie has been hiding fugitives in her inn for years, using her position to help those fleeing persecution. She's built a network of safe houses across the Isles.
Story Hooks
- 1 Ellie needs help protecting a fugitive who has been discovered by authorities
- 2 Someone has been using her inn for criminal activities without her knowledge
Narrative Value
Ellie provides hospitality, information from travelers, and quests involving protection and refuge; serves as a source of warmth and safety. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════