VIGGO IRONBORN
DwarvesChain Maker
"A chain is trust made metal. Every link depends on every other. I make chains where every link can be trusted.""
Identity
- Residence
- Kragnir - The Chain Forge
- Civilization
- Dwarves
Appearance
• Physical: powerfully built with scarred hands and a permanent smell of hot metal. His arms are like the chains he makes. • Clothing: Work clothes suitable for forge work, tools always at hand, and always chain samples nearby. • Distinguishing Marks: Hands that can forge chains of any size, eyes that spot weak links instantly, and a mind that thinks in strength and flexibility.
Relationships
- Family - His wife (handles accounts), his children (one chain maker, one miner)
- Allies - The Chain Makers Guild, those who depend on his chains
- Rivals - Chain makers who use inferior materials
Personality
- Traits: Serious, genuinely skilled, surprisingly knowledgeable about metallurgy, fiercely proud of his chains
- Mannerisms: Always has metal to work, tests chains obsessively, speaks of links like family
- Voice: Gruff and measured, with the satisfaction of honest craft
Backstory
Viggo has been forging chains for decades, from delicate jewelry chains to massive anchor chains that hold ships in storms. His chains are known for their strength and reliability. He believes that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link and takes care to make every link strong.
Daily Life
Forges chains through the day, tests and finishes them, meets with clients, and spends evenings studying chain design.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs help dealing with his criminal clients who are demanding more
- 2 He's discovered his weak chains have caused accidents and needs help making things right
Narrative Value
Source of chains, quest giver for forging missions, potential ally with metallurgical knowledge ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════