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Character Overview
The Miner is an industrial worker who emerged from the depths of the earth, bringing with him the darkness and secrets of the underground world. His weathered appearance and knowledge of the deep places suggest either a human who has seen too much or something that came from below.
First Impression
Appears covered in dust and grime, carrying the weight of underground work
Key Behavior
Speaks of the earth and underground in reverent, sometimes unsettling terms
Earth Connection
Shows deep connection to the ground and what lies beneath
Background Story
The Deep Mining Operation
The Miner claims to have worked in one of the deepest mining operations beneath the city, digging for resources and minerals that most people don't know exist. He speaks of tunnels that go deeper than official records show, of chambers that predate human settlement, and of things that shouldn't exist beneath our feet.
The Discovery
His story changes when he speaks of what he and his crew discovered in the deepest shafts - not minerals or ores, but something alive and ancient. He describes finding veins of what looked like living rock, chambers that breathed, and whispers that came from the earth itself when drills broke through certain layers.
The Transformation
The Miner claims that prolonged exposure to these deep places changed him and his coworkers. They began to hear the earth's voice, to understand its rhythms, and to feel a connection to something vast and ancient that sleeps beneath the city. Some of them embraced this transformation, while others went mad or disappeared entirely.
Identification Guide
Physical Checks
Identification Result
Species: Human (potentially transformed by underground exposure)
Status: RevealRandom (true nature may be revealed through conversation)
Behavior Patterns
Earth Sensitivity
Shows heightened awareness of vibrations and underground movements
Darkness Comfort
Appears more comfortable in dark or enclosed spaces
Mineral Knowledge
Speaks extensively about rocks, minerals, and earth sciences
Depth References
Often references depth and underground locations
Relationships
The Protagonist
Seeks surface refuge, relationship based on underground knowledge
Mining Crew
Speaks of coworkers who underwent similar transformations
The Earth
Claims connection to the living consciousness beneath
Surface Dwellers
Views surface life as naive to what lies beneath
Interaction Strategy
Initial Approach
Listen to mining stories and underground knowledge
Depth Questioning
Ask about specific depths and what was discovered
Earth Testing
Test reactions to earthquakes or ground vibrations
Mineral Examination
Examine closely for embedded particles or dust