Copper Switchgrass — Grasshopper Courier Character Sheet

The story of Copper Switchgrass

A fictional story inspired by the artwork.

The Copper Switchgrass couriers work the long routes between wind towers, crossing country where the grasses rise above the road. They can cover short gaps on their wings, but most messages travel on foot because the weight of a parcel makes a crosswind dangerous. Their brass route markers sit low among the stones so a courier can find them even when the tops of the grasses bend across the path.

A delivery starts with the sealed envelope and a weight check. The runner carries larger packets against the chest so they cannot shift during a jump. A scout with binoculars watches the next ridge, looking for a safe place to climb. If the ridge path is blocked, the map reader unfolds a chart and traces a detour by the old irrigation cuts.

The horn caller takes the exposed posts at dusk. One clear note tells the next tower that the path is open. A slow pair of notes calls for a guide to come down. When a route changes, the notebook keeper records the new bearing and draws a quick profile of the landmark. The written record is passed to the next shift with a fresh supply of lamp oil.

Long antennae and leaf shaped wings give each silhouette a readable outline. Rust coats, olive satchels, brass buckles, and tall laced boots make the courier kit consistent across the six poses. The folded map, sealed letters, optical gear, and horn distinguish the duties at a glance, while the seated pose shows what the equipment looks like at rest.

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