SHAGRA THE HERBALIST
OrcsMaster Herbalist and Poison Maker
"Every plant is a gift. Some gifts heal. Some gifts kill. I simply help people choose which gift they receive.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Green Hollow Gardens
- Civilization
- Orcs
Appearance
• Physical: Shagra is wiry and strong, with hands stained green from handling plants. Her weathered umber skin has a verdant tint from years of exposure to herbs. Her eyes are sharp and knowing. • Clothing: She wears practical clothes covered in plant stains, with dozens of pouches for different herbs. • Distinguishing Marks: Her fingers are permanently stained. She smells of a hundred different plants.
Relationships
- Family - Her children help in the gardens; her husband died of a disease she couldn't cure.
- Allies - Healers respect her knowledge; warriors value her poisons.
Backstory
Shagra has been studying plants since she was old enough to walk. She knows every herb in the region, their uses and dangers. She provides medicines for the clan but also creates poisons for those who can pay. She considers herself neutral in all conflicts.
Daily Life
Shagra spends her days tending her gardens, gathering wild plants, and preparing medicines and poisons. She consults with clients seeking her services and teaches apprentices in the evenings. She rarely leaves her gardens.
Story Hooks
- 1 Shagra needs help gathering a rare plant from dangerous territory.
- 2 Someone has learned of her youth-restoring discovery and is hunting for it.
Narrative Value
Shagra provides plant-related quests, alchemical services, and moral complexity about the dual nature of her work. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════