FORREST DEEPROOT
Sylvan ElvesRoot Farmer and Mushroom Cultivator
"What grows in darkness is not evil. The deepest roots support the tallest trees. Do not fear what you cannot see.""
Identity
- Residence
- Heartwood - The Root Cellars
- Civilization
- Sylvan Elves
Appearance
• Physical: Sturdy and earth-stained with dirt under every fingernail. His hair is tangled with root fibers. • Clothing: Practical work clothes that never come clean. Wears a belt of digging tools. • Distinguishing Marks: His hands are permanently stained brown. He smells of earth and mushrooms.
Relationships
- Family - His children work the family farms
Personality
- Traits: Patient, methodical, surprisingly philosophical, deeply connected to the earth
- Mannerisms: Touches the ground constantly. Talks to his crops.
- Voice: Slow and earthy, like roots growing.
Backstory
Forrest discovered that the forest's roots could be cultivated like any crop, creating vast underground farms. His mushrooms and root vegetables feed much of Heartwood. He believes the true wealth of the forest is beneath the surface.
Daily Life
Forrest works his underground farms from dawn until dark, tending crops that never see sunlight. He experiments with new varieties in the afternoon. Evenings are for planning and maintenance.
Secret
Forrest has discovered a network of ancient tunnels beneath the forest and hasn't told anyone.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs help exploring the ancient tunnels he's discovered
- 2 A new blight is threatening his underground crops
Narrative Value
Source of food and supplies, quest giver for underground missions, philosophical NPC, potential source of dungeon entrances ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════