THORN IRONBARK
Sylvan ElvesScout Commander
"Information is the deadliest weapon. An arrow kills one enemy. Knowledge kills armies.""
Identity
- Residence
- Heartwood - Eastern Reconnaissance Post
- Civilization
- Sylvan Elves
Appearance
• Physical: Compact and muscular with short-cropped chestnut hair and calculating green eyes. Moves with economical precision. • Clothing: Practical scout leathers reinforced with ironbark plates. Her cloak is reversible, green on one side and brown on the other. • Distinguishing Marks: A jagged scar across her throat that should have killed her. Tattooed maps cover her back.
Relationships
- Family - None - dedicated entirely to her duty
- Allies - Her scouts, who would die for her
- Rivals - Ranger Captain Kieran, who thinks scouts should take more aggressive action
Personality
- Traits: Taciturn, efficient, loyal to a fault, surprisingly protective of her scouts
- Mannerisms: Constantly scans surroundings. Taps fingers in patterns when thinking.
- Voice: Hoarse whisper from her throat injury, making her words more impactful.
Backstory
Thorn was left for dead after a scouting mission went wrong, surviving three days with a cut throat before being found. She rose to command through sheer competence and has turned the eastern scouts into the forest's most effective reconnaissance force. She never sends scouts where she wouldn't go herself.
Daily Life
Thorn coordinates scout movements across the eastern territories, analyzing reports and identifying threats. She personally trains new recruits in survival and stealth. Evenings are for planning and maintaining equipment.
Secret
Thorn has been passing information to a human resistance group fighting against the same enemies who threaten the forest.
Story Hooks
- 1 She needs a team to investigate strange movements in the deep forest
- 2 Her informant network has been compromised, and she needs help extracting agents
Narrative Value
Intelligence source, quest giver for reconnaissance missions, tactical advisor, moral complexity about sharing information with outsiders ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════