THERESA "TERRY" SHELLFINDER
Islanders of Shimmering IslesBeachcomber and Curiosity Seller
"The sea delivers treasures to those patient enough to walk her shores. Every tide brings something new.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Beach Market, Crescent Bay
- Civilization
- Islanders of Shimmering Isles
Appearance
• Physical: Weathered and strong with the look of someone who spends their days on the shore. Her skin is deeply tanned, her black hair sun-bleached. Her eyes are sharp and miss nothing on the sand. • Clothing: Wears practical clothing suitable for beach work—canvas trousers, a worn shirt, a wide-brimmed hat. Everything is faded by sun and salt. • Distinguishing Marks: Her hands, permanently rough from handling shells and stones; her collection bag, always at her side
Relationships
- Family - Her parents are deceased; she's unmarried and devoted to her work
- Allies - Fellow beachcombers, collectors who value her finds, curiosity shop owners
- Rivals - Competitor beachcombers, collectors who try to cheat her, developers who want to restrict beach access
Personality
- Traits: Observant and resourceful, genuinely loves the beach, occasionally eccentric, surprisingly knowledgeable
- Mannerisms: Scans the beach constantly; touches found objects instinctively; becomes animated when discussing her finds
- Voice: Warm and rapid, with long digressions about her discoveries
Backstory
Terry was born to poor parents and discovered her gift for finding valuable objects on the beach as a child. She's spent her life combing the shores of the Shimmering Isles, selling her finds to collectors and curiosity shops. Her eye for value is legendary.
Daily Life
Terry's days are spent on the beach—walking the tide line, searching for shells, stones, and whatever the sea has delivered. She sells her finds at the beach market, her stall a treasure trove of maritime curiosities.
Secret
Terry found something on the beach that she's never told anyone about—an object that seems to pulse with power. She's been too afraid to investigate further.
Story Hooks
- 1 Terry needs help investigating the mysterious object she found
- 2 Someone has been stealing from her collection, and she needs help catching the thief
Narrative Value
Terry provides access to maritime curiosities, information about the beach ecosystem, and quests involving discovery; serves as a source of humble wisdom. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════