You've worked the forge most your life, or at the very least have been an apprentice for most. You could safely say you benefitted from it, and you can't say it was an awful experience. You're more than likely to have some contacts within your home town.

Skill Proficiencies: Your time around the forge has given you strength, and you know how to push yourself safely when you need to, as well as building a natural resistance to the heat of the forge.

Tool Proficiencies: You were taught in the ways of Smith's tools, and you truly never will forget how to use 'em.

Suggested Characteristics

Most smiths tend to be stubborn, and they tend to be loyal to their customers.

Contacts

You'll be well acquainted with everyone in your hometown, or wherever you worked.