EBONY DARKWOOD
Sylvan ElvesDark Wood Carver and Night Artist
"Darkness is not evil. It is mystery, depth, and hidden beauty. Light shows the surface. Darkness reveals the soul.""
Identity
- Residence
- Heartwood - The Dark Wood Studio
- Civilization
- Sylvan Elves
Appearance
• Physical: Dark and mysterious with ebony-black hair and eyes like polished dark wood. Works in shadows. • Clothing: Dark clothes that blend with shadows. Wears jewelry of carved ebony. • Distinguishing Marks: His carvings seem to absorb light. He prefers darkness to light.
Relationships
- Family - His family has worked with dark woods for generations
- Allies - The collectors who appreciate his art
- Rivals - Those who prefer lighter woods
Personality
- Traits: Mysterious, artistic, surprisingly warm once known, deeply passionate about dark woods
- Mannerisms: Carves constantly. Prefers shadowy spaces.
- Voice: Deep and dark, like wood in shadow.
Backstory
Ebony carves art from the forest's darkest woods, creating pieces of haunting beauty. His work is prized by collectors. He believes darkness has its own beauty that light cannot show.
Daily Life
Ebony carves dark wood, creates art pieces, and maintains his studio. He experiments with new techniques. He teaches dark wood carving.
Secret
Ebony has discovered that his dark wood carvings can absorb and store shadows.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs help retrieving rare dark wood from a dangerous location
- 2 His shadow-absorbing carvings have attracted unwanted attention
Narrative Value
Artistic crafting, quest giver for dark wood missions, mysterious NPC, potential source of shadow magic items ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════