MAGNUS IRONBORN
DwarvesWeapon Collector and Appraiser
"Weapons aren't just tools of war. They're art, history, culture. Every piece tells a story about who made it, who used it, what they believed.""
Identity
- Residence
- Kragnir - The Iron Museum
- Civilization
- Dwarves
Appearance
• Physical: Stout with collector's enthusiasm and historian's knowledge. His clothes are expensive but practical. • Clothing: Fine clothes suitable for handling valuable items, always carrying appraisal tools, and boots for museum floors. • Distinguishing Marks: Eyes that can date a weapon by its craftsmanship, fingers that can feel a blade's quality, and a mind that catalogs thousands of pieces.
Relationships
- Family - His wife (also a collector), his children (one curator, one smith)
- Allies - The Museum Guild, collectors who value preservation
- Rivals - Those who would sell heritage for profit
Personality
- Traits: Enthusiastic, genuinely knowledgeable, surprisingly ethical about collecting, fiercely protective of heritage
- Mannerisms: Handles weapons with reverence, always knows a piece's history, speaks of weapons like old friends
- Voice: Warm and educational, with the enthusiasm of a true collector
Backstory
Magnus has spent two centuries collecting and preserving dwarven weapons. His museum is considered the finest collection of dwarven arms in existence. He's turned down offers that would have made him wealthy beyond measure.
Daily Life
Curates the museum through the day, appraises pieces for clients, acquires new items, and spends evenings studying his collection.
Secret
He's discovered that one of his most prized pieces is a forgery but hasn't told anyone because of what it would do to his reputation.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs help investigating the forgery in his collection
- 2 Someone is trying to steal his most valuable pieces
Narrative Value
Source of historical weapons, quest giver for collection missions, potential ally with cultural resources ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════