You have spent years building weapons, amours, and shields as a blacksmith, however, you have chosen to specialize in one area of your choice, (or you could use the random table below) you are familiar with the trading world and understand other urchins struggles. you are also well-practiced in building and designing weapons, amours, and shields. Blacksmiths are some of the most important members of any community, from forging swords and repairing armor to making nails and hinges, their skills are integral to society. Some Blacksmiths work with others in their trade, while some like to work alone; despite some differences, all blacksmiths have the same area of expertise: metal.
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose two: Athletics, Intimidation, or History
- Tool Proficiencies: Choose one: Mason's Tools or Leartherworker'sTools
- Equipment: 2 sets of artisan's tools (your choice), a blueprint of an unfinished weapon/Armour/shield that you regret never finishing, a precious stone/gem (no value) that you found when you starting practicing blacksmith, a set of traveler's clothes and a pouch containing 15gp
Your practice of working as a blacksmith has improved your ability to create improvised weapons. If you choose to, you can spend 5 minutes creating a weapon, this weapon is considered 'improvised' for purposes of proficiency or overcoming any resistance. the attack dice of this weapon is one dice level below the closest comparison found in PHB (minimum d6). if the weapon is not comparable to any in PHB the attack dice is 1d6. you are also proficient in any weapon you make.
Suggested Characteristics
As a blacksmith you might have certain ties or connections that fit your former role in the community. Those ties might be to people, a place, or maybe specific items. Blacksmiths don't always get the best treatment by passerby, even though they are one of the building blocks of the community.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sarcasm and insults are my weapons of choice. |
| 2 | The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can't do it. |
| 3 | I blow up at the slightest insult. |
| 4 | I'll settle for nothing less than perfection. |
| 5 | I'm rude to people who lack my commitment to hard work and fair play. |
| 6 | I'm well known for my work, and I want to make sure everyone appreciates it. I'm always taken aback when people haven't heard of me. |
| 7 | I feel far more comfortable around my tools and my trade than people. |
| 8 | My language is as foul as an otyugh nest. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Creativity. The world is in need of new ideas and bold action. (Chaotic) |
| 2 | Redemption. There's a spark of good in everyone. (Good) |
| 3 | Live and Let Live. Meddling in the affairs of others only causes trouble. (Neutral) |
| 4 | Honesty. Art should reflect the soul; it should come from within and reveal who we really are. (Any) |
| 5 | Might. The strongest are meant to rule. (Evil) |
| 6 | Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I come from a noble family, and one day I'll reclaim my lands and title from those who stole them from me. |
| 2 | I'm trying to pay off an old debt I owe to a generous benefactor that helped kick start my career. |
| 3 | I will get revenge on the evil forces that destroyed my place of business and ruined my livelihood. |
| 4 | I will find great riches so that I might support my poor family back home. |
| 5 | Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for. |
| 6 | My honor is my life. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am always judging other blacksmith's handiwork and claiming the superiority of my own. |
| 2 | I'm never satisfied with what I have--I always want more. |
| 3 | Violence is my answer to almost any challenge. |
| 4 | Once I start drinking, it's hard for me to stop. |
| 5 | I obey the law, even if the law causes misery. |
| 6 | I'd rather eat my armor than admit when I'm wrong. |
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