SHAGRA THE ORPHAN
OrcsNone - Orphan Child
"My doll says everything will be okay. I hope she's right.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Clan Orphanage
- Civilization
- Orcs
Appearance
• Physical: Shagra is small and underfed, with weathered umber skin that's paler than healthy. Her eyes are too large for her face, giving her a perpetually startled look. She is missing her left pinky finger to frostbite. • Clothing: She wears hand-me-down clothes that are too big for her, patched many times. She has no shoes. • Distinguishing Marks: Her missing finger. She carries a carved wooden doll that was her mother's.
Relationships
- Family - None—her parents are dead, and no relatives have claimed her.
- Allies - One of the orphanage workers is kind to her; an older girl protects her from bullies.
- Rivals - Other orphans sometimes bully her for her missing finger.
Personality
- Traits: Quiet, observant, deeply lonely, surprisingly resilient
- Mannerisms: Clutches her doll when frightened, flinches at loud noises
- Voice: Small and hesitant, rarely speaks above a whisper
Backstory
Shagra's parents died in a raid when she was four. She has spent the last four years in the clan orphanage, watching other children be adopted while she remains. She believes she is unwanted because of her missing finger and tries to be invisible.
Daily Life
Shagra's days are spent doing chores for the orphanage—cleaning, helping with younger children, running errands. She receives basic education and training. Evenings find her alone with her doll, telling it stories her mother used to tell.
Secret
Shagra has begun to hear voices—whispers that tell her things she shouldn't know. She fears she's going mad and tells no one.
Story Hooks
- 1 Shagra's voices have warned her of a danger to the clan, but no one believes her.
- 2 She has discovered she has Stone-Keeper potential and needs help understanding her gifts.
Narrative Value
Shagra provides emotional stakes, potential for a coming-of-age story, and a perspective on orcish childhood and vulnerability. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════