Brinkburn
The Brinkburn Family
“The Brinkburns? They’re more than just goblins in fine clothes—they’re the ones who keep Grizburg’s heart pumping, as filthy as that heart may be.” — Slazgar Two-Eyes
The Brinkburn Family stands as one of the most powerful goblin families in Grizburg, known for their firm grip on the Rustwater District's industries. Led by their matriarch, Kregan Brinkburn, the family has built an empire on iron, smoke, and ruthless business practices. The Brinkburns control key sectors of Grizburg’s industrial economy, from metalworks to alchemical forges, ensuring that nearly every piece of armor or weapon in the city bears the stamp of their factories.
The Brinkburns pride themselves on their long lineage, claiming to have risen from humble scrap-gatherers to Grizburg's slum royalty through cunning and hard work. Unlike many of Grizburg’s denizens, they flaunt their wealth openly, adorning themselves with gaudy metals and intricate jewelry that reflect their industrial empire. The family is known for their distinctive, self-styled attire—layered leathers and smelted metal accents, often mismatched in a way that shows both wealth and disregard for refinement.
“If you see a goblin with a jaw set like iron and rings that catch the light, that’s a Brinkburn. They don’t hide who they are, nor what they’ve built.” — Kurgan Weinrich
The family operates from their headquarters in the Rustwater District, a multi-storied structure known as the "Ironhold." Part fortress, part factory, the Ironhold serves as the heart of their operations and a symbol of their power. The building hums with constant activity, and its walls are adorned with iron carvings that depict the family’s history. The Brinkburns keep a careful watch over their territory, using a network of loyal goblin enforcers to manage the Rustwater streets and protect their interests.
The Brinkburn Family is known for its fierce loyalty within its ranks, yet they hold little compassion for those outside their inner circle. Their influence reaches into every alley of Rustwater, and they use their wealth to manipulate Grizburg’s politics when necessary. They have a longstanding rivalry with certain factions within the city, particularly the Reclaimers, whose efforts to clean the Sko River clash with the Brinkburns' industrial interests. This rivalry has led to countless confrontations, with each side accusing the other of sabotage.
“You don’t cross a Brinkburn unless you want to see the bottom of the river. They’ve got ways of making sure you never come back up.” — Maggit Mara, river trader
Despite their brutal reputation, the Brinkburns are also respected for their contributions to Grizburg. Their factories employ hundreds of workers, providing stable—if dangerous—employment in the heart of the Rustwater District. Some residents even admire the Brinkburns, seeing them as an embodiment of goblin tenacity and resourcefulness. To the Brinkburns, however, loyalty is bought and earned through hard labor, not sentimentality, and they never hesitate to remind their workers of the iron grip they hold over their lives and livelihoods.
The Brinkburns’ ambitions stretch beyond Rustwater, with Kregan often hinting at plans to expand their influence further across Grizburg. As tensions rise across Nolavor, the Brinkburn Family sees only opportunity, preparing to capitalize on any shift in power. Proud, flamboyant, and dangerous, the Brinkburns stand ready to defend their empire, no matter the cost.
“We built Rustwater, one scrap of metal at a time. And when this city burns, we’ll be the last ones left, watching it smolder.” — Kregan Brinkburn, matriarch of the Brinkburn Family
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