ROLAND ASHBRINGER
DrakoniansWeapon Inspector
"A soldier's life depends on their equipment. When I approve a weapon, I'm staking my honor on its quality. I don't take that lightly.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Arsenal Inspection Office, Drakon
- Civilization
- Drakonians
Appearance
• Physical: Roland has the bearing of someone who knows weapons intimately and scales scarred from testing accidents. His hands are calloused from handling countless blades, and his eyes miss no flaw. He moves with the precision of careful examination. • Clothing: He wears practical work gear with numerous pockets for testing tools. His clothing bears marks from countless weapon tests. • Distinguishing Marks: A scar on his arm from a defective blade that shattered during testing.
Relationships
- Family - A wife who manages their home, children he's proud of
- Allies - Soldiers who trust his inspections, ethical manufacturers
- Rivals - Manufacturers who want to cut corners, officials who prioritize cost over quality
Personality
- Traits: Meticulous about quality, genuinely cares about soldier safety, frustrated by cost-cutting, surprisingly artistic
- Mannerisms: Tests weapons obsessively, keeps detailed records, mutters about flaws
- Voice: Precise and critical, becomes passionate when discussing quality
Backstory
Roland started as a weaponsmith and moved to inspection after seeing too many soldiers injured by defective equipment. He's developed testing protocols that have saved countless lives, earning respect from soldiers and resentment from manufacturers who cut corners.
Daily Life
He inspects weapons daily, testing for flaws, checking quality, and rejecting substandard equipment. He documents everything, advocates for better standards, and tries to protect soldiers from profit-driven compromises.
Secret
Roland discovered that some high-ranking officials are accepting bribes to approve defective weapons and has been gathering evidence to expose them.
Story Hooks
- 1 Roland needs help gathering evidence of the bribery without getting killed
- 2 A major shipment of defective weapons is about to be distributed, and he needs help stopping it
Narrative Value
Roland represents quality and soldier safety. His discovery creates opportunities for corruption storylines. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════