XEROPHYTE DROUGHTBORN
NaiadsGuardian of the Desert Oasis
"In the desert, water is life. I am the guardian of that life, and I will protect it with my own.""
Identity
- Residence
- A remote desert oasis
- Civilization
- Naiads
Appearance
• Clothing: She wears clothing designed for desert conditions, with tools for maintaining her precious water. • Distinguishing Marks: Her body is adapted to extreme water conservation, her presence is precious in the desert.
Relationships
- Family - Desert-adapted naiads who share her harsh existence
- Allies - Desert dwellers who depend on her oasis, fellow desert guardians
- Rivals - Those who would waste or steal her water, desert predators
Personality
- Traits: Resilient, protective of her precious water, occasionally fierce, deeply aware of her importance
- Mannerisms: Conserves water constantly, guards her oasis jealously, knows the value of every drop
- Voice: Dry but powerful, like water in the desert
Backstory
Xerophyte was born in the desert and has spent her life guarding the oasis that sustains life in the arid wasteland. She knows the value of water better than any other naiad.
Daily Life
Xerophyte guards her oasis, maintaining its precious water, protecting it from those who would waste it, and sustaining the life that depends on it.
Secret
Her oasis is slowly drying up, and she's desperately seeking a new water source.
Story Hooks
- 1 The oasis is indeed drying up, and she needs help finding a solution
- 2 Someone is trying to steal her oasis's water, and she needs help stopping them
Narrative Value
Guardian of vital resource, quest giver for desert missions, fierce ally ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════