GUNNAR IRONFOOT
DwarvesCobbler (Specializing in Mining Boots)
"A miner's boots are his foundation. Cheap boots, cheap foundation. Good boots, and he can stand against anything the deep throws at him.""
Identity
- Residence
- Kragnir - The Cobbler's Lane
- Civilization
- Dwarves
Appearance
• Physical: Stout with strong hands and an eye for fit. His clothes are practical and well-worn. • Clothing: Work clothes covered in leather scraps, tools always at hand, and always a boot to work on. • Distinguishing Marks: Fingers that can feel a foot's needs, eyes that spot wear before it fails, and a mind that thinks in soles and uppers.
Relationships
- Family - His wife (handles the shop), his children (one cobbler, one miner)
- Allies - His customers (he knows them all by name), the Cobblers Guild
- Rivals - Cheap boot makers who prioritize price over safety
Personality
- Traits: Practical, genuinely caring about his customers' feet, surprisingly knowledgeable about mining, fiercely dedicated to quality
- Mannerisms: Assesses everyone's footwear, always has leather in his pocket, speaks of boots like old friends
- Voice: Gruff but warm, with the satisfaction of honest work
Backstory
Gunnar has been making boots for miners for a century. He knows that a good boot can mean the difference between life and death in the depths. He's outfitted heroes and common workers with equal care.
Daily Life
Makes and repairs boots through the day, fits customers in the afternoon, trains his apprentice in the evening, and spends nights improving his designs.
Secret
He's developed a boot design that could revolutionize mining safety but can't afford to produce it.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs investors to produce his revolutionary boot design
- 2 Someone has stolen his design and he needs it recovered
Narrative Value
Source of quality footwear, quest giver for crafting missions, potential ally with practical knowledge ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════