STONEBREAKER GRISS
Minor RacesMiner and Gem Prospector
"The stone speaks. Most people don't listen. I do. That's why I find what others miss.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Deep Delve, a mining camp in the Ironhold Mountains
- Civilization
- Minor Races
Appearance
• Physical: Solid and imposing with skin like rough stone. Griss moves with the careful precision of someone who's spent their life underground, and his eyes are the color of gemstones. He seems to absorb light rather than reflect it. • Clothing: Wears practical mining gear reinforced for dangerous work. His tools are always close at hand, and he carries samples of interesting rocks. • Distinguishing Marks: His skin is rough like stone; his hands can shape soft rock; he smells of earth and minerals
Relationships
- Family - Close to his mining community; distant from surface-dwelling relatives
- Allies - Other miners and prospectors; those who appreciate his finds
- Rivals - Other prospectors; mining companies that want to exploit his knowledge
Personality
- Traits: Stoic and patient, fiercely loyal to his fellow miners, surprisingly knowledgeable about geology
- Mannerisms: Often seems to be listening to the stone, speaks slowly and thoughtfully, touches rock surfaces constantly
- Voice: Deep and gravelly, like stone grinding on stone
Daily Life
Griss's days follow the stone's rhythms. He mines in the morning, prospects in the afternoon, and studies his finds in the evening. Sleep is brief—he's always listening to the stone, always seeking the next vein. He's always working, always searching, always connected to the earth.
Story Hooks
- 1 Griss needs help investigating the living gems he's discovered—offering his mining skills and geological knowledge in exchange
- 2 Someone has been stealing from his claims; he needs help finding the culprit
Narrative Value
Mining expert, quest giver, source of gem knowledge, potential plot hook about living minerals ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════