Since the age of fifteen Dorin started down the path of the Smith. He enjoyed making things and he prided himself on making them well. Very early on Dorin began to catch the attention of the major forgers in the black smith's guild. He produced quality work and invented new ways to smelt and fold steel. He invented steam powered machines to help with working the metal and making the forge burn like dragon fire.

As a young man Dorin joined a dwarven marine regiment. He was deployed as a smith and as a soldier. Dorin favored the hammer over the blade or axe as it felt most comfortable for him to swing as it has been an extension of himself for so many years at the forge.

Dorin finally retired from his regiment but carried on with his inventing and his smith work mastering his craft. Dorins forge was burned down by human radicals. Dorin has been on the hunt for a new forge since.