Half-Orc fighter that was once part of the city watch, who now makes a living as the local Guild Blacksmith. Yearns to be well renowned as the greatest Guild blacksmith across the land and hopes to one day travel the world to show his skills.
- Age
- 24
- Date of Birth
- 2974
- Gender
- Male
- Eyes
- Yellow
- Hair
- Black
- Skin Tone/Pigmentation
- Grey-Red
- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 240lb
Appearance
Physical Description
Well built, especialy for such a young Half-Orc. A decade of learning blacksmithing has made Derk into a mountain of muscle.
Body Features
At 6 feet tall Derk might not be the tallest of Half-Orcs, but his strength can visibly be seen at distance. Bristling with muscle and frame, his frame alone can fill even the largest of tavern doorways.
Facial Features
His skin is a Grey-Red, and eyes of Yellow, a bit intimidating at first glance, but keeps a soft smile as though he might burst into a loud chuckle at any point in time.
Identifying Characteristics
His arms and face are pokmarked from years in the Forge. A few large burn scars on his arms are easy to find, along with a number of blade scars from his time in the city watch.
Physical quirks
Prone to tapping his hammer as he forges as all blacksmiths do, he sometimes is found tapping his fingers or palmes on himself of tables if he is bored, much to the annoyance of his companions.
Apparel & Accessories
He wears simple colored Traveling clothes most of the time with the sleeves rolled up. Even when in the forge all day, as they are most comfortable.
Specialized Equipment
Trained as a fighter at 14 when he joined the city watch by his Half-orc father.
Special abilities
Able to see in almost pitch dark conditions as most Orc and Half-orc can.
Mentality
Personal history
Raised by his Half-Orc parents in the city. Mother taught him to be a blacksmith till the age of 17. At 17 he joined the city watch under the guidance of his father. At 20 he left the city watch to finish his Guild membership, much at the beheist of his father.
Education
Tri-Lingual.
As a Guild Artisan he was taught to read and write, and is well read in his craft.
Employment
Works for the City Blacksmithing guild.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Youngest ever to pass the Blacksmith journeyman exam
Failures & Embarrassments
He's the shortest in his family and everyone likes to remind him of it.
Morality & Philosophy
Holds Community and Family above all else. Has a distaste for Bureaucrats and Bureaucratic laws that harm the community it is ment to serve.
Known Languages
Common
Orc
Dwarven
Personality
Motivation
To become the most well known blacksmith of the modern age.
Quotes & Catchphrases
Use a Hammer.
No no no. Use the *right* hammer.
Likes & Dislikes
Likes:
The local Forge cat named Clink
His family bull dog named Brutus
A stout beer
Red meat
The sound of a hammer hitting and anvil
Dislikes:
Being teased about his hight
Other Blacksmiths not appreciating his work
His older siblings picking on him.
Vices & Personality flaws
Talks about Blacksmithing far to much for the average person to keep interested in the conversation.
Hygiene
While usualy quite clean for some reason he *ALWAYS* has a smudge of charcoal somewhere on his clothes.
The major events and journals in Derk's history, from the beginning to today.
The list of amazing people following the adventures of Derk.
Social
Birthplace
Grand Haven
Current Residence
Grand Haven
Family Ties
The 4th of 6 children. All of his sibling are fully grown except for the youngest one. He has in order; oldest sister Riwar, oldest brother Tesk, older brother Bron, Himself, younger sister Olasha, youngest sister Gida. His parents are Harth, his father, and Brutah his mother. His extended family is to much to include in this report.
Hobbies & Pets
Family dog Bulldog named Brutus
Speech
Common
Orc
Dwarven