BRUKKAR STONEBLOOD
OrcsMaster Blacksmith and Weapon Forger
"A blade is a promise. When I put my mark on steel, I promise it will not fail its wielder.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Emberforge Clan Stronghold
- Civilization
- Orcs
Appearance
• Physical: Brukkar is massive, with arms like tree trunks scarred from countless burns. His deep umber skin is darker on his hands and arms from years of heat exposure. His hair and beard are singed short. • Clothing: He wears heavy leather protective gear even in summer, with a thick apron that has saved his life more than once. His clothes are always covered in soot. • Distinguishing Marks: His hands are covered in burn scars, and he is missing his left pinky finger to a forging accident.
Relationships
- Family - His wife manages their household and business; his three sons work in the forge.
- Allies - The clan chief personally carries a Stoneblood blade, and many warriors owe their lives to his weapons.
- Rivals - A rival smith named Thokk spreads rumors that Brukkar's techniques are dishonorable.
Personality
- Traits: Intense, perfectionist, surprisingly philosophical, quick to anger at sloppy work
- Mannerisms: Tests the weight of objects he picks up, stares into fires when thinking
- Voice: Gravelly from inhaling forge smoke, speaks in short, emphatic sentences
Backstory
Brukkar was apprenticed to his father, who was apprenticed to his father before him. The Stoneblood family has forged weapons for the Emberforge Clan for six generations. Brukkar's blades are considered among the finest in orcish territories, and he has turned down offers to work for other clans at triple the pay.
Daily Life
Brukkar rises before dawn to start his forge, working through the heat of the day with only brief breaks. He inspects every blade that bears his mark, destroying any that don't meet his standards. Evenings find him teaching his apprentices or experimenting with new techniques.
Secret
Brukkar is experimenting with a technique that would create weapons capable of harming spirits and other incorporeal beings. He fears the Stone-Keepers would consider this blasphemous interference with the spirit world.
Story Hooks
- 1 Brukkar needs rare ore from a dangerous mine to complete his masterwork blade.
- 2 Someone has been sabotaging his forge, and he needs help finding the culprit.
Narrative Value
Brukkar provides weapon-related quests, can forge custom equipment, and represents orcish craftsmanship. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════