Malice Decota

Character: Malice, the Gentle Giant

Race: Leonin Class: Artificer (Forge Domain) Background: Guild Artisan (Blacksmith) Alignment: Neutral Good

Appearance: Malice is a scruffy, overweight Leonin with a striking resemblance to a gnoll, which often causes others to keep their distance. His fur is dark red with light brown and black spots, and his front is lighter in color than his back. The fur on his head spikes up and waves like hair, adding to his unique appearance. He has a broad frame, with both fat and muscle, and his large, strong arms are a testament to his work as a blacksmith. His wide frame and heavy gut show he enjoys indulging in food. His big, sharp-toothy grin is both intimidating and endearing.

Personality:

Big Softie: Despite his intimidating looks, Malice is gentle and kind-hearted, always willing to help those in need. Lazy but Skilled: He tends to avoid physical effort when not working at the forge, preferring indoor activities that require minimal exertion. Sophisticated Hygiene: Malice has an elaborate hygiene routine, bathing twice daily and using a wide range of fancy products. He takes great pride in his personal care. Skills and Abilities:

Blacksmithing: Malice specializes in repair and appraisal. His crafting skills are decent, but his true talent lies in making flawless repairs and identifying magical properties. Keen Eye: He can quickly and accurately identify forged items and their magical properties, a skill honed by years of practice. Artificer Abilities: As an artificer, Malice can infuse items with magical properties and create useful magical devices. Hobbies and Interests:

Indoors Enthusiast: Malice enjoys hobbies that require little physical effort, such as painting miniatures. Cooking: He prefers simple meals like dried meat, fruits, bread, and cheese, avoiding elaborate cooking. Bath Products: Malice loves receiving bath bombs and other hygiene products as gifts, and his bathroom is meticulously organized. Family:

Mother, Ravi: A strong influence in his life, she often gives him work identifying items, which has made him an expert. Twin Sister, Riza: Malice shares a close bond with Riza, and he crafted her prosthetic arm, showcasing his blacksmithing talents. He is very protective of her and admires her adventurous spirit.

Repair and Appraisal: Malice's repairs are almost flawless, and his ability to appraise and identify items quickly makes him invaluable in the forge. Crafting: While his crafting skills are serviceable, they don't compare to his repair abilities. Living Situation:

Hazelpost: Malice lives in Hazelpost to be close to his mother , whom he is very fond of. He is known locally as a reliable blacksmith and a gentle giant who enjoys the simpler things in life. Malice's story is one of gentle strength, exceptional skill in repair and appraisal, and a love for the simple pleasures in life. His journey is marked by his dedication to his family, his meticulous hygiene habits, and his quiet but profound contributions to his community as a blacksmith.