GRUKKAR THE FISHER
OrcsMaster Fisherman
"The river gives and the river takes. My job is simply to be here when it gives.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Rivermouth Settlement
- Civilization
- Orcs
Appearance
• Physical: Grukkar is lean and weathered, with skin like leather from years of sun exposure. His dark umber skin is faded to a pale olive. His hands are gnarled from handling nets. • Clothing: He wears practical clothes suitable for water work, with boots that can be emptied quickly. He always smells faintly of fish. • Distinguishing Marks: His left ear is missing, taken by a river predator. He wears a hook where his left hand was.
Relationships
- Family - His wife left him years ago; his children visit rarely.
- Allies - Other fishermen respect his knowledge; the settlement depends on his catch.
- Rivals - Younger fishermen challenge his prime spots.
Personality
- Traits: Patient, quietly wise, deeply connected to the river, surprisingly philosophical
- Mannerisms: Mends nets while talking, reads the water constantly
- Voice: Rough and weathered, speaks in river metaphors
Daily Life
Grukkar rises before dawn to check his nets, spending the morning hauling in his catch. He spends afternoons mending equipment and preparing fish for market. Evenings find him on the riverbank, watching the water and drinking alone.
Story Hooks
- 1 Grukkar needs help exploring the sunken ruin he discovered.
- 2 A river predator has been destroying nets, and he needs help hunting it.
Narrative Value
Grukkar provides a peaceful, contemplative perspective on orcish life and quests related to water and exploration. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════