HAKON IRONBORN
DwarvesFurrier and Leather Worker
"Leather is honest. It tells you where it came from, how it lived, how it died. I honor that honesty by making something worthwhile from it.""
Identity
- Residence
- Baragorn - The Leather Quarter
- Civilization
- Dwarves
Appearance
• Physical: Stout with strong hands and a permanent smell of leather. His clothes are always slightly oily. • Clothing: Work clothes suitable for handling leather, tools always at hand, and an apron covered in fur scraps. • Distinguishing Marks: Hands that can work leather into perfect forms, eyes that can spot quality hides instantly, and a mind that thinks in textures and durability.
Relationships
- Family - His wife (handles sales), his children (one leather worker, one hunter)
- Allies - The Leather Workers Guild, hunters who supply his hides
- Rivals - Cheap leather workers who use inferior materials
Personality
- Traits: Practical, genuinely skilled, surprisingly knowledgeable about animals, fiercely proud of his work
- Mannerisms: Tests leather by feel, always has samples in his pocket, speaks of hides like old friends
- Voice: Gruff but warm, with the satisfaction of honest craft
Backstory
Hakon has been working leather for decades, from simple repairs to elaborate pieces that are works of art. He knows every type of leather and what it's best used for. He treats every piece with respect, believing that the animal's sacrifice should result in something worthwhile.
Daily Life
Works leather through the day, treats and prepares hides in the afternoon, meets with clients in the evening, and spends nights studying new techniques.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs help gathering materials for his druid collaboration
- 2 Someone has learned of his project and is threatening to expose him
Narrative Value
Source of leather goods, quest giver for material-gathering missions, potential ally with crafting skills ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════