Name: Silky Age: Unknown (timeless predator energy) Height: 2.3m (7'6“) Race: Black Widow Arachnid Occupation: Cook at the Blackhorn Tavern and Inn / Owner of Silky’s Tailor Shop
Physical Appearance Eyes: Six glossy black eyes, her main two being larger and more expressive while the other four are smaller and arranged symmetrically. Hair: Short, sleek black hair with a mesmerizing sheen. Skin/Carapace: Smooth and jet black with faint crimson hourglass-like markings across her back. Her skin is as fine as silk but hides surprising strength. Arms and Legs: Four graceful arms, each delicate yet deceptively strong, and four spiderlike legs covered in soft black fuzz that shimmer faintly in the light. Clothing: Silky designs her own outfits, favoring elegant, flowing garments made from her own arachnid silk. Her preferred colors are black and crimson, blending allure with danger.
Personality Sweet and Motherly: Silky has a kind and gentle demeanor, always ready to comfort and care for those in need. Dangerously Alluring: Beneath her warmth lies a subtle menace—her words are soothing, but her gaze reminds you of the predator within. Patient and Calculating: She never rushes, preferring to let her plans unfold at their own pace, like a spider weaving its web. Quiet Confidence: Silky speaks softly but commands attention, her calm authority leaving no room for doubt.
Hobbies and Talents Sewing and Weaving: arachnid silk is coveted across the land, known for its beauty and strength. She crafts exquisite gowns, tapestries, and tools of intrigue. Cooking: She’s a multitasking master in kitchen, her meals as delicious as they are memorable. Her signature dishes are comforting and homely. Trapping and Hunting: Her webs are works of art, designed to immobilize prey with precision and elegance. Storytelling: Silky has a gift for spinning tales that captivate her audience, whether they be clients or unsuspecting visitors.
Backstory: Silky’s origins are unknown, but tales speak of her emerging from a hidden forest where the light never fully reaches. Drawn to the city for reasons she keeps to herself, she started as a cook at the Blackhorn Tavern, quickly becoming a beloved figure among the staff and patrons. Her silk soon caught the attention of high society, leading her to establish her own shop, Silky’s Tailor Shop. Despite her success, rumors persist about her darker side. Patrons whisper of those who crossed her never being seen again, while others swear they’ve felt her unseen webs closing around them.
Random Facts: Her silk, when enchanted, can be used to create armor, stealth-enhancing garments, or even traps. She has a soft spot for small, helpless creatures, often taking them under her care. Silky’s laugh is a soft hum that becomes a chilling chitter when she’s amused. She doesn’t eat her partners every time, but the odds are not in their favor. Relationships: Blackhorn Tavern Staff: They admire her for her kindness and skill, though they tread lightly around her. Tailor Shop Clients: Silky is sought after by nobles and adventurers alike, but they often leave with a sense of awe—and unease. Admirers: Many fall for her beauty and nurturing nature, but few survive the full extent of her affections.
The Widow’s Web: Silky is the epitome of dangerous elegance. She weaves her webs in both silk and intrigue, drawing others to her with warmth and charm before revealing the predator beneath. Whether as a cook or a tailor, she leaves an impression that is impossible to escape—just like her silken traps.