Character Creations/Norixius Balasar

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Norixius Balasar

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Character information
Race: Dragonborn
Class: Fighter
Background: Guild Artisan
Alignment: ?
Gender: Male
Age: 54
Size: Medium
Height: 6 ft 8 in
Weight: 289 lb
Skin: Red
Eyes: Amber
Hair: None

Personality

Balasar is a dragonborn of his beliefs and convictions, but that is not to say he can't be convinced otherwise. He prefers reason and logic, and don't wish to be compared to the more barbaric members of his race. He's also well aware that others judge him solely because of the color of his skin. Well, and his fearsome looking appearance. Standing almost a foot above the average townspeople, Balasar imposes a menacing presence. Luckily for him, he doesn't have to interact with others much. He keeps himself busy in the forge, hammering away at iron and steel, churning out weapon after weapon. Some days when he receives a special order, it was as if he was someone else. Possessed, or so says his disciple, Iorgar. Balasar wouldn't eat or sleep for days on end, trying to perfect his work, but when he was finished, he looked as if he still wasn't satisfied. He'd mull over all the flaws - maybe he could've used less force when hammering, maybe he could've tried a different mold - and after a few days would return to "normal". While he dislikes talking when he's working, Balasar could talk until the sun rose if you approached him outside of the forge. He especially enjoys talking to fellow craftsmen and learning new techniques or information. Sometimes he catches himself in the middle of ramble, and you almost make out his face tinted with slight embarrassment.

Traits

I like to talk at length about my profession

Ideals

Aspiration. I work hard to be the best there is at my craft

Bonds

The workshop where I learned my trade is the most important place in the world to me

Flaws

I'm never satisfied with what I have - I always want more

Biography

Norixius Balasar, or as humans would call him, Balasar Norixius, was born into a family of craftsmen. His father worked as a leatherworker, and his grandfather was (and still remains) a reputable blacksmith among his clan. He grew up with his father who taught him how to hunt, skin, make leather and ultimately, make armor. However, his interests soon turned towards smithing after stumbling upon his grandfather's forge (which, at the time, was still off limits to little ol' Balasar). His friends would describe him as a naughty child who never listened to the elders and always found ways to sneak into the forge and watch his grandfather pound away at metal. Eventually, his grandfather, Rhogar, began to teach him the ways of a blacksmith seeing as he couldn't keep the little devil out. By age 15, while the weapons he made were by no means of superior quality compared to his grandfather's, it was enough to earn the warriors' recognition. Through this, he earned himself the nickname "Gnomer", based after the Gnomes who were mischievous in nature but amazing tinkerers.


When he was 25 years old, Balasar had learned all the techniques that his grandfather and fellow craftsmen in his clan had to offer, but he still wasn't satisfied with his current self. He longed for more knowledge, in the hopes that perhaps he might also one day make things as great as the dwarves. He set out on a journey in search of other blacksmiths who would be willing to share their crafts with him. It was a long and arduous path, mostly because of his menacing look and large build, causing people to fear him. However, his perseverence paid off, and was taken in by an elder dwarf who had been a traveling guild artisan. His mentor, Thorin Fireforge, was impressed by his aptitude and eagerness to learn as well as by the items Balasar made. The disciple and master duo spent the next 10 years together, moving from one city to another, pushing each other to be the best at their craft. Thorin, seeing that Balasar had great promise and could make a name for himself, referred him to an old friend who was the guild master of the guild Balasar currently belongs to. Since then, he has settled down in the current city, and even took on a disciple, who was also a fellow dragonborn.

Stats

Max HP Armor Initiative Speed
16 12 +2 30 ft
Ability Base Total Modifier
Strength 18 20 +5
Dexterity 14 14 +2
Constitution 17 17 +3
Intelligence 14 14 +2
Wisdom 7 7 -2
Charisma 13 14 +2
Resistances
Fire