Erica Stein
Erica Stein
We all have songs to share, so tell me this, do you want me to listen to yours, or do you want me to sing one that was given to me?
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Outstanding legs that never seem to tire is one of her defining physical features, but the rest of her is slowly starting to become noticably worn.
Apparel & Accessories
Ericas most important tool is a string instrument that she values above all else. It has been described to have a wonderful sound that can stir up emotions even in the most hardened and closed off people alive.
She also carries a bow for hunting small game while on the road, as well as sturdy clothing that looks good enough to be able to perform for most walks of life.
Mental characteristics
Employment
People are usually willing to pay with food, coin, or lodging to listen to news and songs from far off lands, so it has only rarely been difficult to find sustenance.
In her late forties Erica temporarily joined a travelling troupe, but left saying:
You want to embrace me as family, yet I cannot accept such a gift, for it would break my heart.
Accomplishments & Achievements
In her mid thirties Erica was allowed to perform in front of the queens court in Okeli, where she performed admirably.
The queen wanted her to stay for longer, but Ericas legs carried her away.
Mental Trauma
After loosing friends and family she has never managed to stay anywhere for long before memories of the past swell up.
Morality & Philosophy
Memories of the past hold so much value, and it is the duty of the living to make sure that none of it is forgotten.
There is an ongoing internal struggle where she wants the stories to be remembered after her death, but she has no desire to write them down.
Taboos
Names hold power, and certain names are never to be spoken again. Songs containing those names will never be sung by her.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
To collect as many songs as she can remember and recite them to people who want to listen.
Personality Quirks
Ericas fingers quickly start to twich after putting her instrument down.
Hygiene
A bath after a long travel is always appreciated, but there is no need to be spotless. After all, those spots will come back after a few days.
Wealth & Financial state
Constantly on the move, Erica has not collected much in the way of funds. Instead she mostly relies on favours, or the word of mouth about her skill, to keep her aloft.
You can have my voice or my ears, choose wisely.
Common, Undercommon, Elvish, Dwarvish, Halfling can be spoken fluently, as well as a few others where she knows enough to perform.
Nice read. I assume she is a bit of a story collector of other people? As she retells them to others does she mind that they would write them down even if she does not do so herself?