OPAL WAVEWALKER
Islanders of Shimmering IslesMarine Salvage Diver
"The sea takes, but she also gives. My job is to collect what she's offering.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Salvage Yard, Deepwater Bay
- Civilization
- Islanders of Shimmering Isles
Appearance
• Physical: Athletic and streamlined with the physique of a professional diver. Her skin is a rich bronze, her black hair kept short for practicality. Her eyes are an unusual pale blue, adapted to seeing underwater. • Clothing: Wears practical diving gear—tight-fitting garments of treated leather, weighted belt, and a primitive breathing apparatus. On land, she favors simple, durable clothing. • Distinguishing Marks: Webbed fingers (family trait); ears that can close underwater; a collection of scars from underwater hazards
Relationships
- Family - Orphaned; her only sibling died of fever years ago
- Allies - Fellow divers, captains who hire her services, certain merchants who buy her finds
- Rivals - Competitor divers, wreck looters who damage sites, clients who try to cheat her
Personality
- Traits: Fearless and practical, genuinely loves the underwater world, occasionally reckless, surprisingly superstitious
- Mannerisms: Holds her breath unconsciously; touches her diving knife when nervous; becomes animated when discussing wrecks
- Voice: Clear and direct, with a slight breathlessness even on land
Backstory
Opal comes from a family of divers, learning the craft from her mother who died in a diving accident. She's built a reputation as the best salvage diver in the Isles, recovering valuable cargo from wrecks that others deem impossible. Her success has made her wealthy but hasn't eased her grief.
Daily Life
Opal's days follow the tide and the news of wrecks—diving when conditions permit, maintaining her equipment, negotiating with clients over recovered goods. She spends her free time exploring new dive sites, always searching for the next big find.
Secret
Opal discovered a wreck containing evidence of a conspiracy between merchant houses and pirates. She's been sitting on the information, unsure who to trust.
Story Hooks
- 1 Opal needs help recovering a particularly valuable artifact from a dangerous wreck
- 2 Someone has learned about her discovery and is trying to silence her
Narrative Value
Opal provides underwater exploration opportunities, access to recovered artifacts, and quests involving maritime mysteries; serves as a companion for aquatic adventures. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════