Needlepoint

Needlepoint, also known as Needle, was a dragonborn body modification artist based in Port Valor. They gave Reides his star navel ring and also helped him convert his shells into earrings. While their past is largely a mystery to Reides, their suave and stylish nature appealed to him a lot. They bonded over being oddities in Port Valor.

Needlepoint was one of the victims of the anti-life field deployed during the fall of Port Valor, and, as such, their body is now in a soulless state.

Appearance
Needlepoint has bronze-coloured scales and a multitude of piercings. These piercings include three rings pierced along their brow-ridge, four on one of their horns, and three on their other horn.

Personality
Needlepoint was a very cool and level-headed individual. Reides described them as very brave, too, as it wasn't easy to make a living as a dragonborn in Port Valor.

Background
Needlepoint kept their past largely secret and didn’t pry over the backgrounds of their clients. Their shop, The Inked Anchor, was their pride and joy. However, Needlepoint faced some hostility from individuals who were opposed to a dragonborn living in Port Valor.

The Fall of Port Valor
The Inked Anchor was in the radius of Thorak's anti-life field and Needlepoint did not survive its impact. Kilwin recovered their body from their shop. Like the other victims of the anti-life field, Needlepoint's soul seems to have been ripped away from them. Their soulless body is currently being protected by the effects of Gentle Repose should the Pog Champions ever uncover a way to reunite the victims with their souls. Reides holds on to the hope that Needlepoint will someday be brought back to life, but also plans to look into dragonborn funeral customs in the event of needing to send off his friend.

Goals
While Needlepoint was alive, they sought to become a famous body modification artist. Their shop saw quite a lot of success.

Abilities
Needlepoint was highly skilled at crafting accessories, as well as at administering piercings and designing tattoos.

Needlepoint and Reides
Needlepoint was quick to bond with Reides, as they were drawn to someone else who stood out in the Port Valor populace. They let him refer to them by the nickname "Needle" and always welcomed him into their shop, even if Reides wasn't getting any tattoos or piercings done. The two of them also shared similar artistic sensibilities, and Needlepoint enjoyed giving Reides style tips and exchanging stories with him.

Quotes

 * (To Reides) "If I got a piece of gold every time some poor drunk sod told me they wanted some work done then regretted it the day after, I'd... Have no extra gold, actually. Because I've never listened to the demands of poor drunk sods."

Trivia

 * Reides' first encounter with Needlepoint is featured in the short story entitled 'your becoming.'