VARGA THE MINER
OrcsMaster Miner and Ore Prospector
"The earth does not give up its treasures easily. But when it does, the reward is worth the pain.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Deep Delve Mines
- Civilization
- Orcs
Appearance
• Physical: Varga is compact and powerful, with muscles developed from years of swinging pickaxes. Her smoky gray skin is permanently coated in rock dust. Her eyes are sharp and accustomed to darkness. • Clothing: She wears heavy work clothes reinforced for protection, with a helmet bearing a glow-crystal. • Distinguishing Marks: Her face is scarred from a cave-in. Her fingernails are permanently black with ore dust.
Relationships
- Family - Her father died in a mine collapse; her mother still works in the mines.
- Allies - Her crew is fiercely loyal; the clan chief values her discoveries.
- Rivals - Other miners compete for the best claims; some have sabotaged her work.
Personality
- Traits: Tough, knowledgeable about stone, surprisingly claustrophobic, fiercely protective of her crew
- Mannerisms: Touches walls to feel their stability, constantly checks her glow-crystal
- Voice: Rough from inhaling dust, carries well in tunnels
Backstory
Varga was born in a mining camp and has spent her entire life underground. She has a natural gift for reading stone and has discovered several rich veins that made her clan wealthy. She considers the earth itself her mother.
Daily Life
Varga spends her days deep underground, leading crews in search of valuable ores. She reads the stone, directs digging, and handles the dangers of cave-ins and gas pockets. Evenings find her studying maps and planning new excavations.
Secret
Varga has discovered a vein of ore that glows with magical energy. She has told no one, fearing what the clan would do with such power.
Story Hooks
- 1 Varga needs help exploring a dangerous new tunnel that may contain great wealth.
- 2 She has been trapped in a collapse and needs rescue.
Narrative Value
Varga provides mining-related quests, underground exploration, and a perspective on orcish resource extraction. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════