Hatori Hanzo

Hatori Hanzo is widely regarded as the most brilliant — and most unpredictable — weaponsmith of the current age. Everything he creates is a weapon, whether by design or by some uncanny compulsion of his craft. Attempts to commission armor from him often result in some entirely new form of offensive device. Hanzo’s work is sought by nobles, warriors, and criminals alike, but few can meet his exacting — and often bizarre — conditions for taking on a commission.

Recently he has been working out of The House of Blades for a great and mysterious "purpose."

Appearance

A wiry man in his late forties with sharp, fox-like features and calloused hands stained with metal dust. His black hair is tied back haphazardly, and his eyes have the manic gleam of someone who lives entirely in their craft. Hanzo’s clothes are a patchwork of scorched leather, steel plating, and tool belts crammed with half-finished mechanisms.

Personality

Brilliant but erratic — prone to disappearing mid-conversation when inspiration strikes.

Has a habit of speaking in riddles or weapon metaphors.

Alternates between obsessive focus and wild, celebratory drinking.

Abilities

Legendary Smithing – Can forge weapons of artifact-level quality, often incorporating unique magical or mechanical effects.

Innovator of Caster Shells – Creator of devastating and specialized ammunition, including mythical variants.

Remnant Forging – Skilled at shaping weapons from rare magical remnants.

Notable Creations

Whispershed – A fey queen remnant forged into a deadly rapier for Alistaer

Mythic Caster Shells – Ultra-rare ammunition capable of unique battlefield effects.

Decksplitter – A mirror-finished weapon-card