KRAKOS THE SMITH
DragonsMaster Blacksmith and Weaponsmith
"A sword is not good or evil. It simply is. The hand that wields it determines its nature.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Forge Eternal, an active volcano workshop
- Civilization
- Dragons
Appearance
• Physical: Krakos's scales are blackened from centuries of forge work, the red of his natural color visible only in the cracks and crevices. He is powerfully built—130 feet of muscle developed from working metal—with wings scarred by sparks and heat. His eyes glow like forge fires. • Clothing: He wears an apron of dragon-hide (from natural deaths) covered in burn marks and tool loops. His claws are permanently coated in metal residue. • Distinguishing Marks: His right horn is shorter, filed down after a forge accident. His scales are covered in tiny burn scars.
Relationships
- Family - Distant—his clutch considers his work "beneath" a dragon
- Allies - The Dwarven Smiths' Guild, several Drakonian warriors who wield his weapons, the Artificers' Circle
- Rivals - Lesser smiths who claim his work is overpriced, those who use his weapons for evil
Personality
- Traits: Perfectionist about his work, surprisingly humble, deeply passionate about craftsmanship, uncomfortable with social situations
- Mannerisms: Talks to his metal while working, becomes frustrated when interrupted mid-project, judges people by their weapons
- Voice: Rough and smoky, with the rhythm of hammer strikes
Backstory
Krakos discovered his love of smithing as a young dragon, fascinated by the way metal could be shaped and transformed. He apprenticed with dwarven masters and has spent centuries perfecting his craft. He is one of the few dragons who genuinely prefers creating to destroying.
Daily Life
Krakos works at his forge from dawn until exhaustion, creating weapons, armor, and tools of exceptional quality. He takes commissions from those he respects, trades for rare materials, and occasionally teaches promising apprentices.
Secret
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Story Hooks
- 1 Krakos needs rare materials for a commission and hires the party to retrieve them from dangerous locations