SORREL EARTHTENDER
Sylvan ElvesSoil Expert and Compost Master
"Death feeds life. Decay creates growth. Do not fear the end, for it is only the beginning in disguise.""
Identity
- Residence
- Heartwood - The Composting Pits
- Civilization
- Sylvan Elves
Appearance
• Physical: Earth-stained and sturdy with dirt-ingrained hands and soil-brown eyes. Always smells of earth. • Clothing: Work clothes that never come clean. Wears a belt of gardening tools. • Distinguishing Marks: His fingernails are permanently black. He leaves dirt fingerprints on everything.
Relationships
- Family - His children help with the composting work
- Allies - The farmers who depend on his soil
- Rivals - Those who waste resources that could be composted
Personality
- Traits: Practical, patient, surprisingly philosophical about decay, deeply connected to earth
- Mannerisms: Touches soil constantly. Smells earth to assess quality.
- Voice: Earthy and grounded, like roots growing.
Backstory
Sorrel tends the forest's soil, ensuring it remains fertile and healthy. He believes death and decay are necessary for life, and composting is sacred work. His soil feeds the forest's plants and his expertise is valued by all growers.
Daily Life
Sorrel manages the composting pits, turning waste into rich soil. He consults with farmers and gardeners. He experiments with soil improvement techniques.
Secret
Sorrel has discovered that something unnatural is contaminating the forest's soil.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs help investigating the soil contamination
- 2 His composting has accidentally created something dangerous
Narrative Value
Agricultural support, quest giver for earth-related missions, philosophical NPC, potential source of environmental plot hooks ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════