# #### **Basic Information** - **Name:** Hrogar Stonefist - **Race/Species:** Dwarf - **Class/Profession:** Warrior/Security Chief - **Alignment/Morality:** Lawful Neutral - **Age:** 193 - **Gender & Pronouns:** Male (He/Him) - **Appearance:** An imposing dwarf even by the standards of his kind, standing nearly five feet tall with a broad, powerfully built frame that seems carved from the mountain itself. His face is dominated by a prominent broken nose (reset multiple times) and a thick black beard streaked with gray, typically braided into a single heavy plait adorned with iron rings commemorating significant battles. His left arm from the elbow down has been replaced with a sophisticated mechanical prosthetic of dwarven design enhanced with Numerian technology—a seamless blend of traditional craftsmanship and innovation that serves as both functional limb and formidable weapon. Deep scars crisscross his visible skin, telling the story of countless conflicts survived. He typically wears practical armor of his own design—traditional dwarven plates reinforced with technological enhancements that provide superior protection while maintaining mobility. A massive warhammer hangs at his belt, its head inscribed with runes of the ancient dwarven warrior code. His eyes, a piercing steel-gray, constantly scan his surroundings with the practiced vigilance of one who has spent decades identifying and neutralizing threats. #### **Personality & Traits** - **Personality Summary:** Hrogar embodies the unyielding shield that protects the Deepforged Syndicate's innovative flame—a warrior whose apparent simplicity masks a complex understanding of security and strategy. He approaches his role as Karrag-Dûm's protector with the same methodical precision that Magrum applies to metallurgy, viewing defense as both science and art. To his security forces, he is a demanding commander who leads by example, never asking others to take risks he wouldn't face himself. To the Syndicate leadership, he provides blunt, practical counsel that cuts through theoretical debates to focus on tangible threats. His dwarven heritage manifests in his unwavering loyalty to his chosen community, his reverence for well-crafted weapons and armor, and his long memory for both allies and enemies. Though he embraces the Syndicate's technological innovations for practical applications, he maintains a healthy skepticism about untested enhancements, insisting on thorough evaluation before implementation in security operations. Beneath his gruff exterior lies a surprisingly philosophical mind that contemplates the ethical implications of the Syndicate's work, particularly regarding technological augmentation of living beings. - **Strengths & Skills:** - **Combat Mastery** – Exceptional skill with traditional dwarven weapons enhanced by decades of experience - **Tactical Acumen** – Remarkable ability to assess threats and deploy resources effectively - **Technological Integration** – Skilled at incorporating technological advantages into traditional security methods - **Personnel Management** – Talent for identifying individual strengths and building cohesive units - **Crisis Response** – Unflappable calm and decisive leadership during emergencies - **Weaknesses & Flaws:** - **Stubborn Traditionalism** – Sometimes resists innovative security approaches in favor of proven methods - **Overprotective** – Can implement excessive security measures that impede Syndicate operations - **Physical Limitations** – Despite his prosthetic, occasionally struggles with tasks requiring fine manipulation - **Blunt Communication** – Often delivers assessments with insufficient diplomatic nuance - **Paranoid Tendencies** – Sees potential threats where others might see opportunities - **Mannerisms & Speech Patterns:** - Speaks in short, direct sentences with minimal embellishment - Unconsciously flexes the mechanical fingers of his prosthetic arm when assessing potential threats - Positions himself with his back to walls and facing entrances, even in supposedly secure locations - Uses military terminology and precise time designations in everyday conversation - Punctuates important points by striking his prosthetic arm against hard surfaces, producing a distinctive metallic ring #### **Background & Story Role** - **Backstory Summary:** Born to a clan of warrior-smiths in the mountains west of Numeria, Hrogar showed early aptitude for both combat and crafting, though his talents clearly favored the former. He served as a guard for merchant caravans traveling dangerous routes, developing a reputation for both ferocity in battle and level-headed assessment of risks. His life changed dramatically during an ambush by bandits wielding strange technological weapons. Though he successfully protected his charges, he lost his left arm below the elbow in the conflict. Rather than accepting this as a career-ending injury, he became fascinated by the weapons that had wounded him, recognizing their potential despite their crude implementation. When rumors reached him of Magrum Ironveil's work combining dwarven craftsmanship with technological innovation, he sought out the fledgling community that would become Karrag-Dûm. Initially skeptical, he was won over when Magrum personally designed and crafted a mechanical prosthetic that restored not just function but enhanced his combat capabilities. Grateful and impressed, Hrogar pledged his service to the Deepforged Syndicate, quickly rising to become their chief of security. He was instrumental in defending the community during the Forge War against traditionalist dwarves, and has since built a formidable security force that protects both Karrag-Dûm itself and the Syndicate's interests throughout the region. His greatest challenge came during an attempted infiltration by Technic League agents seeking to steal metallurgical secrets. His successful defense, despite being outnumbered and facing advanced technological weapons, earned him a permanent place on the Forge Council and cemented his reputation as the Syndicate's shield. - **Current Motivations:** - Protecting Karrag-Dûm and Syndicate interests from both the Technic League and traditionalist threats - Developing enhanced security measures that integrate traditional methods with technological advantages - Training the next generation of Forge Guards to maintain vigilance without becoming paranoid - Personally testing and evaluating new defensive technologies before approving their implementation - Balancing security concerns with the Syndicate's need for external connections and trade - **Connections & Relationships:** - **[[Magrum Ironveil]]** – Leader he respects deeply and the creator of his prosthetic arm - **[[The Deepforged Syndicate]]** – The community he has sworn to protect with his life - **[[Baldric Emberborn]]** – Former teacher who still serves as a moral compass and advisor - **The Forge Guard** – Elite security force he has personally trained and leads - **[[Keldran]]** – Half-dwarf diplomat whose external focus sometimes conflicts with his security concerns - **Factions or Allegiances:** - **The Forge Council** – Senior leadership group where he represents security interests - **Durgrun Militia** – Maintains training relationship to ensure settlement's protection - **The Technological Integration Guild** – Contributes expertise on defensive applications - **Traditional Dwarven Warrior Clans** – Complex relationship with his martial heritage - **Notable Items or Equipment:** - **Mechanical Arm** – Sophisticated prosthetic that functions as both limb and weapon - **Stonefist's Hammer** – Masterwork warhammer enhanced with technological elements - **Ironveil Armor** – Custom protective gear incorporating Numerian alloys - **Security Medallion** – Symbol of authority within Karrag-Dûm's defense network - **Tactical Display Monocle** – Device that provides enhanced visual information during combat #### **Additional Notes** - **Recurring Themes:** - The balance between security and freedom - Adaptation and overcoming limitations - The ethical use of technological enhancement - Protection as both physical and philosophical duty - **Player/GM Notes:** - Can serve as both potential ally or antagonist depending on characters' relationship with the Syndicate - Might provide quests related to security threats or recovery of stolen Syndicate property - Could become a mentor for combat-focused characters interested in technological enhancement - His security network makes him a valuable source of information about regional threats - Despite his focus on defense, has connections throughout the region that could be useful to players