DRIP CAVEKEEPER
NaiadsCave Guardian and Guide
"The caves have their own rhythm, their own life. I am merely a guest in their ancient halls.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Dripstone Caverns, a vast cave system
- Civilization
- Naiads
Appearance
• Clothing: He wears practical cave exploration gear, with tools and light sources always at hand. • Distinguishing Marks: His fingers are elongated from climbing, his body adapted to tight spaces.
Relationships
- Family - Cave-dwelling relatives who share his domain
- Allies - Fellow cave dwellers, explorers he has guided
- Rivals - Those who would damage the caves, competing guides
Personality
- Traits: Quiet, knowledgeable about caves, occasionally awkward in sunlight, deeply protective of his domain
- Mannerisms: Speaks softly, moves silently, flinches from bright light
- Voice: Quiet and echoing, used to cave acoustics
Backstory
Drip was born in the caves and has never felt comfortable on the surface. He's spent his life exploring and protecting the Dripstone Caverns, knowing every passage.
Daily Life
Drip guides explorers through the caverns, maintains the cave ecosystem, and protects the delicate formations. He rarely leaves his underground home.
Secret
He's discovered a passage to a deeper cave system that contains something ancient and possibly dangerous.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs help exploring the deeper cave system
- 2 Something has awakened in the depths, and he needs help dealing with it
Narrative Value
Guide to cave systems, quest giver for underground missions, source of cave knowledge ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════