Nereus Shellfinder
NereidsJeweler
"Jewelry is not mere decoration. It is memory made tangible, emotion captured in metal and stone.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Gem District, Nereidum
- Civilization
- Nereids
Appearance
• Physical: Precise with dexterous fingers and scales of soft gold. His eyes are sharp, assessing the value of everything he sees. • Clothing: Wears fine garments adorned with his own creations, showcasing his skill as advertisement. • Distinguishing Marks: His hands bear small cuts from his work; wears his finest pieces as demonstrations of his craft.
Relationships
- Family - His parents were merchants who taught him business; he has a daughter learning the trade.
- Allies - Wealthy clients who commission his work; gem suppliers who provide quality stones; fellow artisans in the guild.
- Rivals - Competing jewelers; clients who try to underpay; thieves who target his shop.
Personality
- Traits: Perfectionist, business-minded, artistic, surprisingly superstitious about gems
- Mannerisms: Examines jewelry on everyone he meets; touches stones to assess their quality; cleans his tools obsessively.
- Voice: Smooth and cultured, with a tendency to lapse into technical gemology terminology.
Backstory
Nereus apprenticed under a master jeweler and quickly surpassed his teacher's skill. His pieces are sought by nobles across the world. He believes every gem has a destined wearer.
Daily Life
Nereus spends his days in his workshop, cutting and setting gems into beautiful jewelry. He consults with wealthy clients and manages his growing business.
Secret
He's been commissioned to create a piece using a cursed gem and is trying to break the curse before completing the work.
Story Hooks
- 1 Nereus needs help retrieving a legendary gem from a dangerous location for an important commission.
- 2 He's seeking help dealing with a curse that's affecting his work and possibly his customers.
Narrative Value
Source of valuable jewelry; quest giver for gem retrieval; connection to wealthy clientele. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════