Bronmaen Greatbelt
Appearance
Bronmaen looks to be your typical dwarf. Plentiful brown hair is tied in intricate braids, some thick and simple, some thin and complex, that all lay scattered across his shoulders, fall down his back, or weave into a truly magnificent beard that comes down to his waist. His brow has just started to thin in the front forming a neatly groomed widow's peek. Bushy coffee-colored eyebrows sit over deep set eyes the color of silver lightning. Mended lacerations adorn and decorate his brow, broad nose, left eye, and left cheek. These mark the flesh but are worn with honor as if they were ribbons earned in war.
Broad shoulders, muscular arms, and powerful hands are all typical of his race. The ring finger of Bron's left hand is missing above the second knuckle. He is robust but not fat. Certainly he is not in the shape he once was in his younger years but he still has the build of a warrior and any warrior worth their salt could recognize that.
Often Bronmaen can be seen wearing simple clothing. Bastian shirts of various colors, wool pants, and leather shoes are his common garb. Most often he will be wearing a black apron with a wiping cloth folded on his shoulder or in his right hand. In times where he knows there will be a fight he prepares by donning a hefty gambeson, flawless chain, and thick full plate. A matching barbute protects his head. For weapons he wields a twin pair of light battleaxes or a single battleaxe and round shield.
Broad shoulders, muscular arms, and powerful hands are all typical of his race. The ring finger of Bron's left hand is missing above the second knuckle. He is robust but not fat. Certainly he is not in the shape he once was in his younger years but he still has the build of a warrior and any warrior worth their salt could recognize that.
Often Bronmaen can be seen wearing simple clothing. Bastian shirts of various colors, wool pants, and leather shoes are his common garb. Most often he will be wearing a black apron with a wiping cloth folded on his shoulder or in his right hand. In times where he knows there will be a fight he prepares by donning a hefty gambeson, flawless chain, and thick full plate. A matching barbute protects his head. For weapons he wields a twin pair of light battleaxes or a single battleaxe and round shield.
Skills and Abilities
Fire and Stone - "We are the chosen! We are the children! We are forged in fire and made of stone!" Dwarves are as tough as the bedrock from which they are formed and when they get a fire in their belly they have renown tempers. When such anger is focused and then aimed a dwarven warrior like Bronmaen can accomplish some truly admirable and astonishing feats of strength and martial prowess! Bronmaen's veterancy and experience only tempers his resolve and sharpens his combat proficiency. He is no slouch in a fight and anyone that tries him will find he is a keen and relentless combatant.
Trade Baron - "Diplomacy is the art of letting somebody else have your way." He has traveled the world in search of strange and exotic recipes. He has made hundreds of connections to procure the finest of ingredients. Along the way he has picked up more than a few languages to do his business. When he wants something he displays a mythic diplomatic sense. It's mythic for a dwarf anyway and if measured it would be rare even for a human to stack up to the delicate, sensitive, and subtle discretion he uses in his speech.
When he truly wants something his words are woven with such a thoughtful care and judicious prudence that it is said that he could charm the panties off any woman in Alliria. This is not the case but in some instances he could give even the best mistrals a run for their money. There is no magic in his words and his speech-craft is all a matter of his experience. Predominately his skills here are used in gaining goods needed for his craft and the continuation of his various businesses and ventures. He has a tremendously large "spy network" and a massive list of "business contacts" with "mercenary organizations" to deal with various troubles that comes along with being a high profile dwarven merchant.
This dwarf is a businessman and is skilled with numbers and the keeping of his books. He has a keen eye for things of value, able to give a fairly accurate appraisal on most items of worth. He also collects news of current events. He knows a little about everything and a lot about somethings, picking up information in great quantity and various importance from all around the world.
Bounty of Hanseath - "My beer makes you feel the way you ought to feel without beer." In the crafts of cooking, brewing, vinification, and distilling only a select few can compete. His passion is for these crafts.
This is his great magic though most would not call it great or even magic. It is subtle and slow in its work but his food and his drink when consumed will mend wounds and can make men and women healthy and hale in half the time they would have otherwise taken to recover completely. Those that eat his food or sample his drink will generally feel healthier, more rested, and happier after consumption.
Trade Baron - "Diplomacy is the art of letting somebody else have your way." He has traveled the world in search of strange and exotic recipes. He has made hundreds of connections to procure the finest of ingredients. Along the way he has picked up more than a few languages to do his business. When he wants something he displays a mythic diplomatic sense. It's mythic for a dwarf anyway and if measured it would be rare even for a human to stack up to the delicate, sensitive, and subtle discretion he uses in his speech.
When he truly wants something his words are woven with such a thoughtful care and judicious prudence that it is said that he could charm the panties off any woman in Alliria. This is not the case but in some instances he could give even the best mistrals a run for their money. There is no magic in his words and his speech-craft is all a matter of his experience. Predominately his skills here are used in gaining goods needed for his craft and the continuation of his various businesses and ventures. He has a tremendously large "spy network" and a massive list of "business contacts" with "mercenary organizations" to deal with various troubles that comes along with being a high profile dwarven merchant.
This dwarf is a businessman and is skilled with numbers and the keeping of his books. He has a keen eye for things of value, able to give a fairly accurate appraisal on most items of worth. He also collects news of current events. He knows a little about everything and a lot about somethings, picking up information in great quantity and various importance from all around the world.
Bounty of Hanseath - "My beer makes you feel the way you ought to feel without beer." In the crafts of cooking, brewing, vinification, and distilling only a select few can compete. His passion is for these crafts.
This is his great magic though most would not call it great or even magic. It is subtle and slow in its work but his food and his drink when consumed will mend wounds and can make men and women healthy and hale in half the time they would have otherwise taken to recover completely. Those that eat his food or sample his drink will generally feel healthier, more rested, and happier after consumption.
Personality
Bronmaen is devoted and protective to all he loves and all those he is on good terms with. At times he can be a little childish to the point that it makes him very hard to hate. He does not lie, but he does keep secrets and tell half truths. Bron is a firm believer in working hard for one's earnings and absolutely hates beggars and those that feel they are entitled to something they have not rightly earned themselves. To such people he ends up being sarcastic, especially so when he gives advice.
To most others he can come off as a shrewd businessman or a fatherly figure depending on the shared relationship. He does not seem to share the racial prejudice that his kinsman do and shrugs off many of the long standing grudges his people hold. He loves his kinsman, his people's history, and their culture and does not blame them for his father's dishonor. Bronmaen smokes and drinks but not in excess.
To most others he can come off as a shrewd businessman or a fatherly figure depending on the shared relationship. He does not seem to share the racial prejudice that his kinsman do and shrugs off many of the long standing grudges his people hold. He loves his kinsman, his people's history, and their culture and does not blame them for his father's dishonor. Bronmaen smokes and drinks but not in excess.
Biography & Lore
History
This section is a work in progress.
Diamant 199, Dwarven Calendar
Bronmaen Berylbrew was born to the lesser noble Branur Berylbrew and Akhealyn Oremail Berylbrew in Belgrath. His upbringing, education, and training is common for lesser dwarven nobility.
Smaragd 257, Dwarven Calendar
Branur, Bronmaen's father was accused of fixing provings, theft of profit from the merchant guild of which he was a influential member. Subsequently Branur flees Belgrath in disgrace out of fear for his family. His older brother, Berolir accompanies the family. Bronmaen is 58, nearly an adult. During their flight the change their surname to Greatbelt.
Carne 258, Dwarven Calendar
The family arrives in Alliria and takes up residence in the outer city. Branur and Akhealyn take up smith work. Berolir leaves to pursue the life of an adventurer.
Amethyst 259, Dwarven Calendar
Bronmaen falls in love with the art of brewing. He leaves home to pursue his dreams of becoming a great artisan.
Topaz 262, Dwarven Calendar
Bron is accosted by orcish slavers near Bhathairk in the Taagi Baara Steppes. He kills two of the ten brutes but is captured and then tortured. They cut off his left ring finger. A week passes before he is rescued by a band of adventurers. He joins them for a time.
Opalus 263, Dwarven Calendar
Berolir finds him in the wilderness near Elbion with the adventurers and informs him that their father, Branur has passed away. Bron leaves the adventurers on good terms and returns to Alliria.
Akvamarin 354, Dwarven Calendar
In late winter Bron purchases large amounts of property in Alleria, Outter City and vasts swaths of land from local lords throughout Allir Reach. He founds his trade company, Fire and Stone.
Relationships
Khyros Amhran - A bard who visits Bron whenever he comes to Alleria and has saved his life on at least one occasion. Bron has returned the favor a few times.