THALASSO RIVERRUN
NaiadsRiver Guide and Ferryman
"The river doesn't care about your schedule, your gold, or your title. But treat her with respect, and she'll carry you home.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Whispering Current, a major trade river
- Civilization
- Naiads
Appearance
• Physical: Thalasso has a lean, athletic build with skin the color of river clay. His hair is perpetually damp and dark green like river weed, often braided with small shells. • Clothing: He wears practical leather wrappings treated to repel water, with a distinctive blue sash marking him as a licensed river guide. • Distinguishing Marks: Webbed fingers more pronounced than most naiads, and a scar across his right cheek from a river serpent encounter.
Relationships
- Family - Estranged from his guardian mother, close to his river otter familiar
- Allies - The River Merchants' Guild, several smugglers who pay for discretion
- Rivals - A rival ferryman naiad named Cascade who undercuts his prices
Personality
- Traits: Jovial, reckless, surprisingly knowledgeable about river politics
- Mannerisms: Constantly tosses and catches a smooth river stone when thinking
- Voice: Boisterous and loud, carrying over rushing water with ease
Backstory
Thalasso rejected the traditional path of becoming a spring guardian like his mother, instead choosing to explore the great rivers of the world. He's navigated every tributary of the Whispering Current and claims to know where every sunken treasure lies hidden.
Daily Life
Thalasso ferries travelers and goods up and down the river, using his water magic to ensure safe passage through dangerous rapids. Between jobs, he gambles at river taverns and trades information with other water spirits.
Story Hooks
- 1 He knows the location of a sunken merchant vessel carrying a powerful magical artifact
- 2 The river's currents have been behaving strangely, and he's seeking brave souls to investigate the source
Narrative Value
Transportation provider, information broker, guide to river-based locations ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════