KROGAR THE SCRIBE
OrcsMaster Scribe and Copyist
"Words are the memory of our people. When I copy a text, I am ensuring that memory survives.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Record House
- Civilization
- Orcs
Appearance
• Physical: Krogar has nimble fingers and sharp eyes, essential for his precision work. His weathered umber skin is marked with ink stains. He moves with careful deliberation. • Clothing: He wears simple robes suitable for scholarly work, with ink stains that never quite wash out. • Distinguishing Marks: His hands are permanently stained with ink. He always smells of parchment and ink.
Relationships
- Family - His children show no interest in scholarship; his true heirs are his apprentices.
- Allies - Stone-Keepers value his preservation of knowledge; the chief relies on his records.
- Rivals - Other scribes compete for his position; some have tried to destroy his work.
Personality
- Traits: Patient, knowledgeable about languages, deeply committed to preservation, surprisingly fierce about accuracy
- Mannerisms: Writes in the air when thinking, assesses handwriting automatically
- Voice: Soft and measured, carries the confidence of expertise
Backstory
Krogar was a sickly child who couldn't train as a warrior. He was apprenticed to the clan's scribe and discovered a love of letters. He has spent thirty-five years copying and preserving texts, creating the most extensive library in orcish territories.
Daily Life
Krogar spends his days copying texts, translating documents, and maintaining the clan's records. He consults with those seeking specific information and teaches apprentices. Evenings find him studying texts from other civilizations.
Secret
Krogar has discovered a text that reveals a hidden weakness in the clan's defenses. He has told no one, fearing what would happen if it became known.
Story Hooks
- 1 Krogar needs help obtaining rare texts from dangerous locations.
- 2 Someone has been stealing his copies, and he needs help finding the culprit.
Narrative Value
Krogar provides knowledge preservation, translation services, and quests related to lost texts. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════