Ino Bubbleweaver
NereidsToy Maker
"Toys are not frivolous. They are how children learn, how they dream, how they become who they will be.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Children's Quarter, Nereidum
- Civilization
- Nereids
Appearance
• Physical: Youthful with bright, cheerful scales of coral pink. She moves with the energy of someone who loves her work. • Clothing: Wears colorful, playful clothes covered in paint and craft materials, always carrying samples of her latest creations. • Distinguishing Marks: Her hands are stained with paint and dyes; wears a necklace of tiny shells given by children.
Relationships
- Family - Her parents are craftspeople; she has many younger siblings who help test her creations.
- Allies - Parents who appreciate her work; children who adore her; fellow craftspeople who supply her materials.
- Rivals - Competing toy makers; parents who think toys are frivolous; suppliers who overcharge.
Personality
- Traits: Cheerful, creative, patient with children, surprisingly business-savvy
- Mannerisms: Demonstrates toys constantly; speaks in playful tones; gives toys to every child she meets.
- Voice: Bright and musical, with a quality that makes children smile.
Backstory
Ino discovered her gift for making children happy as a teenager, creating toys for her younger siblings. She turned her hobby into a business and now provides joy to children across Nereidum. She believes play is essential to development.
Daily Life
Ino spends her days designing and crafting toys, running her shop, and entertaining the children who visit. She hosts toy-making workshops and performs puppet shows.
Secret
She's discovered that one of her toys has become magically animated and is hiding it from authorities.
Story Hooks
- 1 Ino needs help retrieving rare materials for a special toy commissioned by a noble family.
- 2 She's seeking help dealing with her animated toy, which is causing mischief around the city.
Narrative Value
Source of joy and toys; quest giver for material retrieval; ally for family-focused characters. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════