KRAKKA THE TATTOOIST
OrcsMaster Tattoo Artist and Ritual Scarifier
"Skin is the parchment on which life writes its story. I simply make the writing more beautiful.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Marked Skin Studio
- Civilization
- Orcs
Appearance
• Physical: Krakka is covered in tattoos from neck to toe, each telling a story of her life and art. Her charcoal skin serves as a canvas for her work. Her hands are incredibly steady. • Clothing: She wears minimal clothing to display her art, with a leather apron for working. • Distinguishing Marks: Every inch of her is marked with ink and scar tissue.
Relationships
- Family - Her children show no artistic talent; her true heirs are her apprentices.
- Allies - Stone-Keepers respect her spiritual knowledge; warriors prize her work.
- Rivals - Younger artists copy her designs; some have tried to poison her.
Personality
- Traits: Intense, artistic, deeply spiritual about her work, surprisingly gentle with clients
- Mannerisms: Touches her own tattoos when thinking, studies people's skin automatically
- Voice: Soft and hypnotic, can become commanding during painful procedures
Backstory
Krakka was apprenticed to a traveling tattooist at age ten and spent twenty years learning her craft. She has since become the most sought-after artist in orcish territories, with a waiting list of years. She considers her work sacred, marking people's life journeys on their skin.
Daily Life
Krakka spends her days in her studio, working on clients who have waited months or years for her art. She designs each piece specifically for the individual, often consulting with Stone-Keepers about spiritual significance. Evenings find her studying new techniques and preparing inks.
Secret
Krakka has developed a magical ink that can store spells in tattoos. She has only used it once, on herself, and fears what would happen if others knew.
Story Hooks
- 1 Krakka needs help obtaining rare ingredients for her magical ink.
- 2 Someone has stolen her formula and is selling dangerous counterfeit magical tattoos.
Narrative Value
Krakka provides body modification quests, artistic perspective, and potential for magical tattoo mechanics. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════