Username: Wintermute Construct
Occupation: Blacksmith
Species Dwarf
Age: 49
Personality: Although his brethren would consider him a philosophical, sentimental softie; to any outsider Urist is a fairly typical specimen of dwarf-kind. He is gruff, fair, loyal, and literal minded. His manners are stern and he brooks no nonsense but he treats his patrons and friends with a just and even hand. He is honest to a fault, a trait that he has a notorious reputation for, and despises deception in others. A caring father, loving husband, and dedicated craftsman, Urist stands up for the people of Viridian Town as a pillar of the community.
Weapons: Urist is the local blacksmith and always has a dizzying array of assorted weapons on hand. In his younger warrior days he favored a massive two handed axe.
Weaknesses: Urist is stubborn and prone to hold grudges. Just as his loyalty to his friends is unshakable his hatred of his enemies is equally concrete. He is perhaps a bit racist, harboring no love for the various savage races and in particular despising goblins and trolls. He also lacks social tact, speaking his mind plainly and openly without thought for protocol or station.
Status: Married to Milly Smith, formerly Milly MacGunderson
Children: Ulfric, the firstborn son named for his grandfather, Neart, second son named after the dwarven word for strength, and Emiline, his youngest child and only daughter.
Biography: As far as the citizens of Viridian know Urist is a retired dwarven adventurer who settled down to open up a smithy and raise his family after his wild heart had quieted down. In truth, before he was Urist the Smith, blacksmith and family man, he was Urist Blackhammer, crown prince of Clan Blackhammer and heir designate to his father, Ulfric the Dragonslayer. He was renown throughout the mighty dwarven fortress of Blackhammer's Deep as a fierce warrior and a bold leader.
The Blackhammer clan was locked for generations in a blood feud with the dwarves of Clan Stonebiter, a conflict that came to a head at the battle of Kher Keep. Urist's war party was lying in ambush for a force of Stonebiter regulars when a massive tribe of goblins descended on them, lured to the location by promises of loot seeded by Stonebiter spies. Urist and several of his top lieutenants escaped with their lives and rushed back to Blackhammer's Deep. With their military forces decimated Urist took to wife the favored niece of an allied clan in an effort to curry allies against a full out Stonebiter assault.
However, Clan Gunderson refused to come to Clan Blackhammer's aid, citing a desire not to become embroiled in such a destructive and long lasting conflict. Eventually, with the aid of their goblin allies, Clan Stonebiter sacked Blackhammer's Deep and put it's inhabitants to the axe. Urist once again escaped with his life and his small family, making a living as an adventurer and mercenary before finally settling down in Viridian.
Likes: Metal, fine craftsmanship, industry, ale
Dislikes: Goblins, inclement weather, good-for-nothing wasters, liars
Other: Although the entire community knows Urist by reputation if not personally, he has a special working relationship with the knights, hunters, farmers, and working men that make up his patronage. He is an expert in forging and repairing weapons altho he spends most of his time crafting farm implements and shoeing horses.
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