QUICKSAND BOGKEEPER
NaiadsGuardian of the Treacherous Bog
"The bog takes the unwary. I am the warning they should have heeded.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Sinking Bog, a dangerous wetland
- Civilization
- Naiads
Appearance
• Clothing: He wears practical bog-exploration gear, with rescue equipment always at hand. • Distinguishing Marks: His body is covered in bog scars, his eyes can spot safe ground instantly.
Relationships
- Family - Bog-dwelling relatives who share his knowledge
- Allies - Those he's rescued, fellow bog guardians
- Rivals - Those who would drain the bog, those who ignore his warnings
Personality
- Traits: Knowledgeable about bog dangers, protective of the foolish, occasionally grim, deeply connected to his dangerous domain
- Mannerisms: Tests ground before stepping, warns others constantly, knows every safe path
- Voice: Rough and warning, used to giving danger warnings
Backstory
Quicksand was born in the bog and has spent his life learning its dangers. He now serves as its guardian, warning away the foolish and rescuing those who get into trouble.
Daily Life
Quicksand patrols the Sinking Bog, marking safe paths, rescuing those who wander into danger, and maintaining the bog's delicate ecosystem.
Secret
He's discovered something valuable in the bog that could change his life, but extracting it would damage the ecosystem.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs help rescuing someone from the bog's most dangerous area
- 2 He's tempted by the valuable discovery and needs help making the right choice
Narrative Value
Guide to dangerous terrain, quest giver for rescue missions, morally complex figure ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════