Nixie Bubblebrook
MystaransApprentice Crystal Polisher
"The crystals sing to me. They say there's more to life than darkness and dust. I believe them.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Crystal Mines of Glimmerdeep
- Civilization
- Mystarans
Appearance
• Physical: Nixie is small and wiry from working in the mines, with permanently dust-stained hands and a cough from crystal dust. Her eyes are an unusual violet color from prolonged exposure to raw prophecy crystals. • Clothing: She wears patched hand-me-downs from older miners, with leather gloves that are too big for her hands. She carries a small polishing kit everywhere. • Distinguishing Marks: Her fingertips are covered in tiny scars from crystal shards. She has a birthmark on her neck that looks like a crystal formation.
Relationships
- Family - Orphaned; considers the other mine children her siblings
Daily Life
She works long hours polishing raw crystals and sorting them by quality. She lives in a miners' dormitory, looks after younger orphans, and spends her evenings studying by candlelight. She's saving every coin to afford seer training, though she knows it's likely impossible.
Story Hooks
- 1 Nixie discovers a crystal containing a prophecy about the party and tracks them down to deliver it
- 2 The mine owner wants to sell her to a noble who collects children with gifts, and she needs help escaping
Narrative Value
Nixie represents hope and determination in the face of impossible odds. She can provide information from the lower classes, serve as a sympathetic character in need of rescue, and embody themes of ambition and class struggle. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════