BIRCH PAPERMAKER
Sylvan ElvesPapermaker and Scribe Supplier
"Paper is memory made tangible. Every sheet holds potential for knowledge, art, and history. Respect the page.""
Identity
- Residence
- Heartwood - The Paper Mill
- Civilization
- Sylvan Elves
Appearance
• Physical: Pale with paper-white hands and ink-stained fingers. Always covered in paper fibers. • Clothing: Simple work clothes covered in pulp. Wears a belt of papermaking tools. • Distinguishing Marks: His hands are permanently textured from paper fibers. He smells of pulp.
Relationships
- Family - His children help with the paper mill
- Allies - The scribes who depend on his paper
- Rivals - Those who want to use cheaper methods
Personality
- Traits: Methodical, artistic, surprisingly passionate about paper, deeply traditional
- Mannerisms: Tests paper quality constantly. Collects interesting fibers.
- Voice: Smooth and paper-like, like pages turning.
Backstory
Birch creates the paper used for all Sylvan records, using traditional methods passed down for generations. His paper is prized for its quality and durability. He believes paper is the foundation of civilization.
Daily Life
Birch makes paper from dawn until dusk, experimenting with new fibers and techniques. He maintains his equipment. He teaches papermaking.
Secret
Birch has discovered a paper formula that can store magical energy.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs help retrieving rare fibers for his magical paper
- 2 His magical paper formula has been stolen
Narrative Value
Paper crafting, quest giver for fiber-related missions, traditionalist NPC, potential source of magical paper ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════