Gragold Ironforged

Gragold Ironforged

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 * Gold Dwarf
 * Fighter (Weaponmaster)
 * Good
 * 4' 4"
 * 198 lbs.
 * 108 years old

Origin
Gragold Ironforged was born in the mountain community of Handsbreadth, nestled on the eastern slopes of the Pierced Mountains of Agrarnon. He grew up with his parents, Frunan and Cartagar Ironforged, a miner and stonemason (respectively) in the Handsbreadth community. However, when Gragold was 67 years old, his parents went west, deeper into the Pierced Mountains, and never returned. They have been assumed dead ever since.

Gragold was adopted by the regent of Handsbreadth, Petkas Togarsaxe, and raised along with three other dwarf orpans, Norin Onyxarm, Thokul Spiritforged, and Fhaerris Battledbeard (a female!). The four grew up together, learning to fight, mine, and shape and work with stone. Gragold became particularly close with Fhaerris, a bold and brave young dwarven warrior who was the equal of all three of her male companions.

It was widely assumed by the deniens of Handsbreadth that one day, Gragold would marry Fhaerris and become regent of Handsbreadth himself, and make the long journey through the mountains to Flintrock and pledge fealty to the dwarven king, Engon Battleheart. However, it was not to be. Gragold longed for adventure, and while he loved his friends, his thoughts continually turned to exploring the world beyond the Pierced Mountains.

Shortly after turning 108, a young drow and his hired guide passed through Handsbreadth after making the dangerous crossing over the PIerced Mountains from Dirkün and down into Canahan. This young drow--Ordaxon Shadowblade--seemed as headstrong and anxious to see the world as Gragorn. Surprising even himself, Gragold asked to join the drow and his guide, and left Handsbreadth under cover of night, telling nobody... even Fhaerris, who Gragold knew would never approve of his wanderlust.

Now, Ordaxon and Gragold are heading west after a short respite in Tulgill, in the central plains of Dungannon. They are headed westward toward Winterhaven, and soon will advance upon the Keep on the Shadowfell.