SHAGRA THE MATCHMAKER
OrcsClan Matchmaker and Marriage Arranger
"Love is a fire that burns hot but brief. I arrange marriages that warm for a lifetime.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Bonding House
- Civilization
- Orcs
Appearance
• Physical: Shagra is stout and grandmotherly, with a warm smile that puts everyone at ease. Her slate-gray skin is soft and wrinkled with age. Her eyes twinkle with mischief. • Clothing: She wears colorful clothes in traditional patterns, with jewelry from many weddings she has arranged. • Distinguishing Marks: Her hands are always touching—patting arms, adjusting clothes, holding hands.
Relationships
- Family - Her own marriage was arranged by her predecessor; she has many grandchildren.
- Allies - Every family owes her for successful matches; chiefs value her political insight.
- Rivals - A younger matchmaker named Vokka challenges her traditional methods.
Personality
- Traits: Warm, observant, deeply knowledgeable about people, surprisingly ruthless when necessary
- Mannerisms: Hums wedding songs unconsciously, sizes up everyone she meets
- Voice: Rich and melodious, can become sharp when negotiating
Backstory
Shagra has been arranging marriages for forty years, joining hundreds of couples. She knows every family's history, every young person's hopes, and every potential match's compatibility. She considers herself a weaver of clan bonds.
Daily Life
Shagra's days are filled with consultations—parents seeking matches, young people seeking advice, couples seeking counseling. She maintains extensive records of family lineages and personal qualities. Evenings find her at social events, observing potential matches.
Secret
Shagra knows that several prominent marriages were based on false information she provided to make the matches work. She fears discovery would destroy her reputation.
Story Hooks
- 1 Shagra needs help investigating a potential match's true background.
- 2 Someone is blackmailing her with her past deceptions.
Narrative Value
Shagra provides social intrigue quests, romantic subplots, and a perspective on orcish family structures. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════