"The forge is my sanctuary, the hammer my guide, and the anvil my foundation. Each strike brings me closer to perfection."
— Garrik Ironhearth, Master Smith of the Emberforge

Description

You grew up surrounded by the heat of the forge, the clang of hammers on metal, and the scent of molten iron. As a blacksmith, you honed your craft shaping steel and creating tools, weapons, and armor essential to your community. Whether you learned from a master craftsman or through trial and error, the forge became a part of your identity—a place where your skill could transform raw materials into works of art or instruments of survival.

Through years of dedication, you developed not only physical strength but also the mental discipline required to perfect your craft. Your hands bear the marks of countless hours at the anvil, and your heart carries the pride of creating something enduring. Whether you have set out to bring your craft to new heights, aid those in need, or find inspiration for a legendary creation, your blacksmithing roots continue to guide you.

Attribute Bonuses

Primary Attribute: Strength (+1)

• Strength reflects the Blacksmith’s physical endurance and power, developed through years of hammering metal and handling heavy materials.

Secondary Attribute: Constitution or Intelligence (+1)

• Constitution: Represents the Blacksmith’s resilience, forged by working long hours in intense heat and enduring physically demanding tasks.
• Intelligence: Reflects their technical knowledge, precision, and problem-solving abilities needed for designing tools, weapons, and armor.

Feats

1. Skilled

Your experience at the forge has granted you a broad range of abilities.

• Benefit: Gain proficiency in any combination of three skills or tools, such as Tinker's Tools or Carpenter’s Tools.

1. Tough

Years of forging metal have left you physically resilient.

• Benefit: Your hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice your level when you gain this feat. Whenever you gain a level thereafter, your hit point maximum increases by an additional 2 hit points.

1. Elemental Adept (Fire)

The forge has instilled in you an affinity for fire and heat.

• Benefit: Spells you cast that deal fire damage ignore resistance to fire damage. When you roll damage for a spell you cast that deals fire damage, you can treat any 1 on a damage die as a 2.

 

Skill Proficiencies:

• Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, History

Tool Proficiencies:

• Tool Proficiencies: Smith’s tools

Languages: Common, and one language of your choice, often Dwarvish or another trade-related tongue

Equipment: A set of smith’s tools, a small keepsake from your first crafted piece (a ring, a nail, or a miniature hammer), a set of sturdy clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gold pieces.

Suggested Characteristics

d4	Personality Trait
1	“I speak as plainly as I hammer steel—there’s no time for embellishments.”
2	“Every strike of the hammer must have purpose, just as every action should have meaning.”
3	“I admire the strength in others, but I value their perseverance more.”
4	“I treat every tool and weapon I forge as if it were destined for greatness.”

d4	Ideal
1	Craftsmanship: “Every creation should be a testament to its maker’s skill.” (Neutral)
2	Community: “The tools I craft are not for profit, but to help those in need.” (Good)
3	Aspiration: “I strive to create something that will be remembered for generations.” (Chaotic)
4	Tradition: “The methods of the forge must be preserved and passed down.” (Lawful)

d4	Bond
1	“I owe everything to my mentor, whose forge was my second home.”
2	“The loss of my forge has left a hole in my soul—I’ll rebuild it, no matter the cost.”
3	“I crafted a weapon for a dear friend who never returned from battle; I carry its twin in their memory.”
4	“A rival blacksmith humiliated me once, and I’m determined to prove myself superior.”

d4	Flaw
1	“I struggle to let go of a piece once I’ve forged it, even if it belongs to someone else.”
2	“My temper flares as easily as the forge when I see shoddy work or disrespect for craftsmanship.”
3	“I obsess over minor flaws, sometimes to the detriment of the task at hand.”
4	“I view other trades as inferior to blacksmithing, and it shows in my attitude.”

Contacts

Blacksmith Contacts

As a blacksmith, your trade connects you to a network of individuals who rely on your skills and craftsmanship. Your contact is likely someone you’ve worked with closely, such as a merchant who trades in materials, a fellow artisan, or a loyal client whose livelihood depends on the tools or weapons you provide. This relationship is built on mutual trust, forged over years of collaboration or a shared purpose.

Your contact could be a dwarven miner who supplies you with rare ores from deep underground, ensuring your forge always has the best materials for your creations. Perhaps it’s a mercenary captain who regularly commissions you to craft weapons for their company, offering valuable feedback and stories of how your creations have performed in battle. Alternatively, your contact could be an eccentric inventor or enchanter, blending their arcane knowledge with your practical expertise to create truly unique works.

No matter the nature of this relationship, your contact understands the value of your craft and respects the skill and dedication you bring to your work. They may provide you with rare materials, insider knowledge about potential clients or competitors, or assistance in times of need. In return, they might expect loyalty, priority service, or even a partnership in pursuing ambitious projects.

"A forge isn’t just a place to shape metal; it’s where strength is born, not just in steel, but in the hands and hearts of those who wield it."
— Borin Ironflare, Master of the Emberforge