HEATHER MOORWALKER
Sylvan ElvesMoorland Guardian and Peat Cutter
"The moor is not wasteland. It is memory, preserved in peat. Walk carefully. The past is closer here than elsewhere.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Eastern Moors - Heather Fields
- Civilization
- Sylvan Elves
Appearance
• Physical: Weathered and sturdy with heather-purple eyes and hair like moor grass. Always smells of peat. • Clothing: Practical clothes for wet conditions. Wears boots for bog walking. • Distinguishing Marks: Her skin is weathered from moor conditions. She knows every safe path through the bogs.
Relationships
- Family - Her family has tended the moors for generations
- Allies - The moorland creatures she protects
- Rivals - Those who want to drain the moors
Personality
- Traits: Practical, hardy, surprisingly poetic about moors, deeply connected to wetlands
- Mannerisms: Tests ground before stepping. Collects peat samples.
- Voice: Rough and weathered, like wind over heather.
Backstory
Heather tends the forest's moorlands, harvesting peat for fuel and protecting the unique ecosystem. She knows the moors better than anyone and can navigate them safely. She believes wetlands are misunderstood and underappreciated.
Daily Life
Heather cuts peat, maintains moor paths, and protects moorland creatures. She teaches bog safety. She records moor conditions.
Secret
Heather has discovered ancient artifacts in the peat and hasn't told anyone.
Story Hooks
- 1 She needs help investigating the artifacts she's found
- 2 Someone wants to drain the moors for development
Narrative Value
Wetland expertise, quest giver for moor-related missions, practical NPC, potential archaeological plot hook ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════