You've forgotten whether it was the glow of the forge, the ringing of a hammer, or the sizzle of a blade being quenched that attracted you to the art of blacksmithing. While the craft itself is necessary in your daily life, you don't associate it with work but more as a fun and creative event. You're not just making a blade or piece of armor, you're an artist, and the ingot is your canvas.

How did you come across the art of blacksmithing? Were you an apprentice to a master smith, or did you teach yourself? Do you specialize in weaponry, armor, decorative pieces, or perhaps toys?

Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, History

Tool Proficiencies: Smithing Tools, one other artisan tool of your choice

Languages: None

Equipment: A set of common clothes, leather apron, sketchbook and pencil, personalized touchmark, a leather pouch containing 15gp, and a simple object which was your first creation.

Suggested Characteristics

 See table below.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I brag about making weapons of war.
2	I always have my nose in a book in an attempt to improve my technique.
3	I'm always challenging myself.
4	I have no love for the craft and only use my skills to make a living.
5	After a long day at the forge, I can never say no to a cold, stiff drink.
6	I refuse to deal with people who look down on my profession.
7	I enjoy making trinkets and gifts for friends and family.
8	My forge is my livelihood and no one is allowed to touch it.

d6	Ideal
1	My methods and techniques have been passed down for generations and I refuse to change them. (Lawful)
2	I share my methods and secrets with anyone willing to learn my craft. (Good)
3	I sell my goods at a partial or complete loss if someone is in need. (Chaotic)
4	A brittle blade guarantees repeat customers. (Evil)
5	I want to preserve and advance the craft until my dying breath. (Neutral)
6	I hope to one day create my magnum opus. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	The forge is the only home I've ever known.
2	There's something special about the first object I made, and I admire it often.
3	My mentor is the most important person to me.
4	The ring of my hammer rivals the singing of angels.
5	I treat every creation I make as an extension of myself.
6	My fellow blacksmiths and I have a special relationship, and we support each other in any way possible.

d6	Flaw
1	I constantly underestimate my abilities.
2	I believe myself to be the best smith in the world, and therefor do not take criticism well.
3	I could lose everything if the world knew where I got my talent from.
4	I've formed an unhealthy attachment to my creations and refuse to let them be mistreated by anyone.
5	I'm incredibly jealous if someone knows a technique that I do not.
6	I only use the purest of ores and refuse to lower my standards.