MORZUG THE GRAVEDIGGER
OrcsCemetery Keeper and Gravedigger
"The dead have no voice. I am their voice. The dead have no guardian. I am their guardian.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Ancestor's Rest Cemetery
- Civilization
- Orcs
Appearance
• Physical: Morzug is stooped from years of digging, with powerful shoulders and a permanent stoop. His dusky umber skin is always covered in dirt. His eyes are sad and knowing. • Clothing: He wears simple clothes suitable for dirty work, always covered in grave dust. • Distinguishing Marks: His hands are permanently stained with earth. He smells of soil and decay.
Relationships
- Family - His wife died years ago; he buried her himself. His children visit rarely.
- Allies - Stone-Keepers respect his knowledge of the dead; families appreciate his care.
- Rivals - Grave robbers are his constant enemy; he has killed several.
Personality
- Traits: Quiet, respectful of the dead, surprisingly knowledgeable, deeply lonely
- Mannerisms: Touches grave markers when passing, speaks to the dead
- Voice: Soft and reverent, carries the weight of his work
Backstory
Morzug has been digging graves since he was old enough to hold a shovel. He has buried thousands of orcs, from infants to chiefs. He knows every grave in the cemetery and speaks to the dead as if they can hear him. He considers himself their final guardian.
Daily Life
Morzug's days are spent maintaining the cemetery—digging new graves, tending old ones, keeping records. He lives in a small hut at the cemetery's edge, rarely leaving. He considers the dead his true companions.
Story Hooks
- 1 Morzug needs help dealing with undead that have become too powerful to contain.
- 2 Someone has been robbing graves, and he needs help catching them.
Narrative Value
Morzug provides undead-related quests, a perspective on death in orcish culture, and potential horror elements. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════