Gengorou

The only jeweler in The Heart of the Forest, Gengorou is a figure of quiet charisma. Everyone knows their magnificent gem coat, a dazzling tapestry they claim to have found piece by piece in the wilder outer woods. They trade these polished stones for stories and freshly baked pies, puffing contemplatively on their pipe, a picture of tranquil artistry. But their charm is a carefully tended garden, hiding a gate that is always locked. No one ever sees them leave, yet their supply of gems never dwindles. They never speak of the whispering spring they discovered long ago, where sorrow crystallizes into hard, beautiful things. The pipe isn't for relaxation; its smoke masks the scent of fear.