GRIMJAW THE SMELTER
DrakoniansMaster Metallurgist
"Metal don't lie. It tells you exactly what it is if you know how to listen. People should be more like metal.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Infernal Forge, Central Drakon
- Civilization
- Drakonians
Appearance
• Physical: Grimjaw is massive, with arms like tree trunks from decades of hammer work. His lower jaw protrudes slightly with oversized teeth, giving him his nickname. His scales are blackened from forge soot. • Clothing: He wears heavy leather forge gear covered in burn marks and metal reinforcements. His apron is legendary, having survived three forge explosions. • Distinguishing Marks: His right hand is prosthetic, made of the same alloy he invented, and stronger than flesh.
Relationships
- Family - Widowed, three children who became soldiers (he worries constantly)
- Allies - A network of independent smiths, a dragon who provides fire for his greatest works
- Rivals - The military's official forge masters who resent his independence
Personality
- Traits: Gruff but kind, obsessed with metallurgical perfection, suspicious of magic-users, fiercely protective of his apprentices
- Mannerisms: Sparks when he grinds his metal teeth, tests metal by tasting it (a quirk that horrifies outsiders)
- Voice: Gravelly and loud, carries over the roar of forges
Backstory
Grimjaw lost his hand to molten metal in his youth, which drove him to develop the self-cooling alloy that now forms his prosthetic. He's created weapons for three Dragonbinder generations and alloys used in dragon armor. He refuses to work for the military exclusively, believing metalcraft should serve all people.
Story Hooks
- 1 Grimjaw needs adventurers to investigate who is really receiving his "peace movement" weapons
- 2 He's discovered a formula for dragon-killing alloy and needs help hiding it from those who would abuse it
Narrative Value
Grimjaw provides access to superior equipment and represents the working-class perspective on Drakonian militarism. His moral dilemma creates complex quest opportunities. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════