MIRANDA "MIRI" PEARLEYE
Islanders of Shimmering IslesPearl Appraiser and Jewelry Merchant
"A pearl is the sea's tear, frozen in time. Each one tells a story, if you know how to read it.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Pearl Exchange, Port Aquamarine
- Civilization
- Islanders of Shimmering Isles
Appearance
• Physical: Elegant and refined with the look of someone who deals in luxury. Her skin is a light bronze, her black hair worn in an elaborate style. Her eyes are sharp and miss nothing in her assessments. • Clothing: Wears expensive clothing in subtle colors—silk dresses, fine jewelry, everything calculated to project taste and discernment. • Distinguishing Marks: Her hands, which handle pearls with reverence; her loupe, which hangs from a chain around her neck
Personality
- Traits: Discerning and sophisticated, genuinely passionate about pearls, occasionally snobbish, surprisingly fair in her dealings
- Mannerisms: Touches pearls instinctively; speaks in measured tones; becomes animated when discussing exceptional specimens
- Voice: Soft and precise, with perfect diction and controlled warmth
Backstory
Miri was born to a family of pearl merchants and learned the trade from childhood. She's spent her life studying pearls, developing an eye that can spot value invisible to others. Now she runs the Pearl Exchange, the most prestigious pearl market in the Shimmering Isles.
Daily Life
Miri's days are spent in assessment—examining pearls brought by divers, negotiating prices with merchants, advising wealthy clients on purchases. She maintains extensive records of pearl transactions, her knowledge of the market unmatched.
Story Hooks
- 1 Miri needs help recovering a legendary pearl from dangerous waters
- 2 Someone has been selling counterfeit pearls, and she needs help exposing the forger
Narrative Value
Miri provides appraisal services, information about the pearl trade, and quests involving valuable treasures; serves as a source of refined expertise. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════