Overview

Lenna serves as the quiet-eyed navigator on Dorian Grantham’s river barge, steering the vessel through fogbanks, narrow turns, and the wake of danger. She rarely speaks unless it’s important, and when she does, it’s usually to point something out before anyone else notices it. A talented pilot with a keen sense of direction and a sharper sense of people, Lenna is indispensable when navigating the winding Alandor River and Lake Weng.

While she’s not particularly warm, she’s far from cold—there’s calmness in her stillness, and a steadiness that even Dorian has come to rely on. She also has a knack for subtle comforts, like pulling a pouch of spices from her gear to improve a shared meal, or wordlessly lending a hand when a rope’s gone slack.

Appearance

Lenna is in her early thirties with dark, sun-worn skin and short-cropped black hair tucked under a cloth headwrap. Her features are angular and sharp, with perceptive dark eyes that flick quickly from detail to detail. She dresses in layers of oilcloth and wool, practical and water-resistant, with a small wooden compass worn around her neck. Her belt carries a flint striker, a mariner’s journal, and the small spice pouch she never leaves behind.

Personality & Traits

• Observant & Quiet. Lenna speaks little, but sees much. Her silence is often mistaken for coldness, but it hides a deep attentiveness.
• Independent. She’s loyal to Dorian’s barge, but not tied to anyone’s cause. She respects competence and calm over titles or charm.
• Subtle Kindness. Lenna rarely offers compliments, but she makes gestures—sharing good food, pointing out safer paths, or steering when others tire.
• Cautious Loyalty. Trust is earned, not given. But once she deems someone worth her time, she watches their back without question.

Duties & Influence

Lenna manages navigation duties and assists in loading, watch duty, and conflict avoidance. She’s particularly skilled in reading river currents, cloud formations, and the subtle signs of ambush. On longer journeys, she maintains Dorian’s travel logs and barge maps.

She has no formal title, but Dorian defers to her instincts without hesitation. When she calls for caution, he listens.

Relationships & Allies

• Dorian Grantham: Trusts her judgment on the water more than anyone else’s. She respects his leadership but isn’t above giving him a pointed look when she disagrees.
• Hobrick: Mutual respect. Few words needed. They often share watch in silence.
• Tommil: She tolerates his endless chatter with grace, but sometimes sends him off with a simple glance.
• Kalen Grantham: She noticed his quiet discipline and the way he earned Hobrick’s respect. That says enough.

Plot Hooks & Story Integration

• The Missing Map: Lenna’s private mapbook is stolen—why would anyone want her personal notes on river travel? Is there something more in those pages?
• The Lost Route: Lenna speaks of an old waterway, once traveled by smugglers and lost to time. She believes she can find it again.
• Troubled Past: Someone from Lenna’s old life appears in Crimmor—a pirate, a lover, or someone she left behind. Suddenly, she’s not so steady.
• The Whispering Wind: Lenna starts hearing strange sounds on the river—whispers, songs, and names. Is it superstition… or a calling?