Merope Depthweaver
NereidsUnderwater Weaver
"Weaving is not just thread and loom. It is pattern, tradition, art made tangible.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Weaving Quarter, Artisan District
- Civilization
- Nereids
Appearance
• Physical: Dexterous with skilled hands and scales of soft lavender. Her fingers move with weaving precision. • Clothing: Wears practical weaving clothes with numerous tools, always carrying samples of her work. • Distinguishing Marks: Her hands bear calluses from weaving; wears examples of her finest pieces.
Relationships
- Family - Her family has been weaving for generations; she has siblings who work in related crafts.
- Allies - Clients who appreciate her work; fellow weavers; suppliers of quality materials.
- Rivals - Competing weavers; customers who want cheaper products; those who copy her patterns.
Personality
- Traits: Artistic, patient, deeply proud of her craft, surprisingly ambitious
- Mannerisms: Weaves constantly even when talking; speaks about weaving techniques; notices textiles everywhere.
- Voice: Soft and precise, with a tendency to get excited when discussing weaving.
Backstory
Merope comes from a family of weavers and has developed her own distinctive style. Her textiles are sought after for their beauty and quality. She dreams of weaving for royalty.
Daily Life
Merope weaves textiles, develops new patterns, and consults with clients. She teaches weaving to apprentices.
Secret
She's discovered a weaving pattern that seems to have protective properties and is hiding this knowledge.
Story Hooks
- 1 Merope needs help retrieving rare weaving materials from a dangerous location.
- 2 She's seeking help dealing with a client who discovered her protective pattern.
Narrative Value
Source of textile art; quest giver for material retrieval; artistic ally. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════