Gorm Blackhand
Coinkeeper of Vasldor
Gorm Blackhand, the second oldest son of the infamous Blackhand family, is a battle-hardened and calculating man, blind in his left eye. Known for his curt, rude demeanor and passive-aggressive nature, he manages Vasldor’s entire economy with an iron grip, overseeing every coin that passes through the territory. Exiled from Sul for counterfeiting copper and silver coins, Gorm has since carved a place for himself in Vasldor, earning respect for his skills despite his foul mouth and open racism.
Physical Description
Identifying Characteristics
Blind left eye (clouded), a blackened prosthetic right hand (from an alchemical accident), scars on jawline, perpetually scowling expression.
Special abilities
Remarkable mathematical precision, uncanny ability to detect forgeries or financial inconsistencies by touch or sound.
Specialized Equipment
A ledger enchanted to track every coin in Vasldor, blackened steel gauntlet on his prosthetic hand.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Exiled and disowned by the Blackhand family after his counterfeit coin scheme was discovered. Later met Volder by chance when a scammer attempted to swindle Vasldor with faulty weapons, which led to his eventual seat on the Rime Seat Council.
Gender Identity
Male
Sexuality
Heterosexual
Education
Privately educated in finances, trade, and basic military tactics by the Blackhand family tutors.
Employment
4th Seat of the Rime Seat Council; Head of Economy for Vasldor.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Rose from exile to hold a council seat. Built Vasldor’s economic system from near collapse into stability. Outmaneuvered multiple trade guilds attempting to exploit Vasldor’s weakened state.
Intellectual Characteristics
Calculating, pragmatic, shrewd, greedy, methodical.
Morality & Philosophy
Believes money and control are the true measures of power. Views morality as secondary to efficiency and profit.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
To control and expand Vasldor’s economy, ensuring his wealth and influence grow enough to surpass the legacy of the Blackhand family who disowned him.
Likes & Dislikes
Likes: Gold, efficiency, trade negotiations, intimidation tactics.
Dislikes: Laziness, idealists, scams (unless they’re his), elves (especially Sulian nobility).
Virtues & Personality perks
Highly intelligent with finances, loyal to Vasldor’s economic growth, unshakable in negotiations.
Vices & Personality flaws
Greedy, racist, openly rude, quick to anger when challenged on his decisions, paranoid about counterfeit coins.
Social
Reign
Has overseen Vasldor’s economy for 44 years.
Contacts & Relations
Close ally of Volder (leader of Vasldor), strained ties with other council members due to his abrasive personality. Has covert dealings with smugglers for rare trade goods.
Family Ties
Estranged from the Blackhand family. Any mention of them is met with venom.
Religious Views
Pays token respect to Nero, god of Order, as a symbolic nod to stability, but views religion as a tool for public control rather than true devotion. Personally favors Loot Fairy and Vinaar goddess of Gold & Currency.
Wealth & Financial state
Immense personal fortune through investments and tax control, though not as much as the Blackhand family.
Honorary & Occupational Titles
4th Seat of the Rime Seat Council, “The Coinkeeper of Vasldor.”
Children
Quotes & Catchphrases
“Gold doesn’t care whose hands it changes.”
“Every coin tells me a story, most of them lies.”
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