Titles: Lord of Ironbraid Hold, Defender of the Forge, Shield of the North.
Physical Appearance
Height: 4’8” (142 cm)
Build: Broad and muscular, with a physique honed by decades of smithing and combat.
Hair: Thick and braided dark brown beard streaked with silver, adorned with gold rings shaped like anvils.
Eyes: Deep-set steel grey, sharp and calculating.
Skin: Tanned and weathered, bearing the scars of battle and forge burns.
Clothing: Wears finely crafted plate armour etched with dwarven runes and trimmed in gold. A crimson cloak fastened with a mithral clasp shaped like a hammer.
Aura: Smells faintly of soot, steel, and polished stone.
Abilities and Stats
AC: 19 (Plate Armour, Shield)
HP: 124
Speed: 25 ft
Abilities:
STR: 18 (+4)
DEX: 12 (+1)
CON: 18 (+4)
INT: 12 (+1)
WIS: 14 (+2)
CHA: 16 (+3)
Notable Skills:
Athletics (+7)
Persuasion (+6)
Insight (+5)
History (+4)
Intimidation (+6)
Saving Throws: STR +7, CON +7
Languages: Common, Dwarvish, Giant, Draconic.
Special Features:
Second Wind: Restores health in battle.
Action Surge: Gains an additional action during combat.
Champion’s Precision: Critical hits occur on 19 or 20.
Indomitable: Can reroll failed saving throws.
Personality
Traits:
Stubborn, pragmatic, and fiercely protective of his kin and allies.
Commands respect but tempers rulings with fairness and honour.
Proud of his dwarven heritage and expects others to acknowledge it.
Ideal: Strength and honour forge unbreakable bonds and unyielding kingdoms.
Bond: Devoted to safeguarding Ironbraid Clan traditions and ensuring their prosperity.
Flaw: Distrustful of outsiders and slow to forgive betrayals, even perceived slights.
Likes to Talk About
Smithing and Craftsmanship - Obsessed with metallurgy, runes, and forging techniques.
Tactics and Battles - Enjoys recounting victories and strategies from past wars.
Dwarven Culture - Proud of his heritage, often sharing legends and clan histories.
Trade and Wealth - Keen on securing alliances through trade and the exchange of precious metals.
Honour and Duty - Regularly emphasizes the importance of oaths and obligations.
Avoids Talking About
Clan Feuds - Deflects inquiries into rivalries with other dwarven houses.
Failures in Battle - Quick to dismiss tactical mistakes or retreats as strategic withdrawals.
Personal Regrets - Brushes aside questions about lost loved ones or past decisions.
Arcane Magic - Distrusts non-divine magic, especially necromancy and illusion.
Bias and Prejudices
Respects Craftsmanship - Judges others by their skill, whether in smithing, war, or leadership.
Distrusts Elves - Regards them as flighty and untrustworthy due to their long-standing conflicts with dwarves.
Admires Honourable Warriors - Favors knights, paladins, and those bound by codes of conduct.
Disdain for Criminals - Harshly punishes thieves, smugglers, and anyone dishonouring their word.
Daily Life and Habits
Morning Routine - Begins the day inspecting forges and armories, ensuring everything meets his high standards.
Daytime Tasks - Attends council meetings, negotiates trade agreements, and oversees disputes within the clan.
Evenings - Spends time in the great hall, sharing meals and tales with kin and honoured guests.
Night-time Ritual - Maintains weapons and armour, often adding personal engravings or inscriptions.
Family and Relationships
Parents: Deceased; buried in the ancestral crypt beneath Ironbraid Hold.
Siblings: Younger brother, Thrain Ironbraid, who serves as a cleric of Moradin.
