Hesione Depthguard
NereidsUnderwater Archaeologist
"Archaeology is not treasure hunting. It is recovering memory, giving voice to those who can no longer speak.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Archaeology Center, Academic District
- Civilization
- Nereids
Appearance
• Physical: Scholarly with scales weathered by fieldwork. Her hands are skilled at delicate excavation. • Clothing: Wears field-appropriate gear with numerous tools, always carrying excavation equipment. • Distinguishing Marks: Her hands bear marks from excavation work; wears jewelry made from artifacts she's discovered.
Relationships
- Family - Her parents were scholars; she has siblings who work in academic fields.
- Allies - Fellow archaeologists who respect her work; museums who display her findings; officials who fund her research.
- Rivals - Treasure hunters who loot sites; competing archaeologists; those who want to suppress her discoveries.
Personality
- Traits: Intellectual, deeply curious about the past, surprisingly brave in dangerous conditions, dedicated to preservation
- Mannerisms: Examines everything for archaeological significance; speaks about history constantly; handles objects with reverence.
- Voice: Enthusiastic when discussing archaeology, precise when explaining findings.
Backstory
Hesione has excavated underwater sites for fifteen years, uncovering artifacts that have rewritten Nereidum's understanding of its past. She's explored ruins that no one has seen for millennia. The past calls to her.
Daily Life
Hesione conducts archaeological excavations, documents findings, and consults on preservation. She teaches archaeology to students.
Secret
She's discovered evidence of a pre-Nereid civilization that contradicts accepted history.
Story Hooks
- 1 Hesione needs help excavating a newly discovered site before treasure hunters find it.
- 2 She's seeking help protecting her controversial discovery from those who want to suppress it.
Narrative Value
Source of archaeological knowledge; quest giver for excavation missions; scholarly ally. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════