Glinnyndir

Glinnyndir is a rare variety of Dragonborn, her body producing natural quantities of diamond-mimicking scales that grow over time. Some think that her and her kind might be mutants, somewhat like others treat dwarfism or polydactylism in other species; Glin's parents were certainly not Diamond-types, though her odd colouration did run in her mother's family. Because of the demand for diamonds, and the regenerative capabilities of a Dragonborn's scales, Glin and other Gemstone-type Dragonborn are frequently hunted down and imprisoned, their scales plucked by those who seek easy wealth -- and Diamond-type Dragonborn are considered the most rare as sought after. Glin, for all of her research, has never come across mention of another Diamond in living memory... though she did make the mistake of revealing her identity to some would-be allies after a series of failed attempts to escape enterprising, evil masters.

Glinnyndir is still on the run, though she knows better than to flaunt her appearance to anyone. She doesn't much trust anyone, and has a way of pissing others off after a quick assessment; this is usually to put people at arm's length.

This unusual dragonborn is the last of her kind, coated in glistening scales that refract the light into rainbows when polished to a sheen. Most of them are frosted over, however, unpolished or cut or purposefully smashed to hide the qualities which have made her race so sought after. Glinn wears travellers robes with deep, heavy hoods, as well as thick gauntlets which cover her muscular arms. She does what she can to hide her scales from sight, though she has to wear down her horns, lest their translucent, glittering bounty be revealed to those who would hunt her for her body's treasures.