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Duncan Lynch



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Gender: Male
Age: 25
Species: Human
Rank: Skaa
Location: Luthadel

Personality: If there ever was a picture included next to the term "silent giant," Duncan's photo would most likely be there. He rarely ever speaks, or even makes a noise. The only time he does is when asked a direct question that can't be answered with a simple nod or shake of the head. When he does speak, it's usually in short sentences or simple words. Because of this, most would peg him as dull or stupid. That is a big mistake. Duncan is very smart, and although he doesn't speak enough to show it through his words, it definitely shows in his work. He's excellent at what he does, and content where he is. That's why he earned his blacksmithing job, and even occasionally works as a jeweler to craft pieces for the nobles. He rarely complains about the extra work, mostly because he hardly seems to sleep. He also doesn't seem to mind the heat of the forge either. However, there is one thing that sets him off. If anyone messes around with his work space, be warned; Ducan is as strong as an ox, and as terrifying as a bear when angered. Do not mess with his things.

Appearance: Standing at around 7'4", Duncan's a giant with a muscular build to add to it. He resembles a bear in a way, with thick brown hair along his arms, chest, and legs. He has a thick beard as well, and shaggy hair. He's handsome in a rugged sense, if one was into mountain men or the burly warrior look. His eyes are what really stand out; they're a vibrant green that shines through all the soot and dirt on his face. Speaking of soot, Duncan is almost always covered in it from the long hours he puts into the forge. His hands are covered in calluses from working a hammer, and a number of burns can be found along his arms and hands. He doesn't seem to mind it though. He also doesn't smile much, but when he does, it brightens up his whole face. One could almost call it adorable. But usually, his face is set in a neutral expression.

History: Duncan is from a large family of successful miners, with seven brothers and three sisters. His family was actually encouraged to have more children due to the family's impressive strength and usefulness. So when Duncan was born as the third son, he automatically started as a miner. He quickly rose among his fellow Skaa for his brute strength and efficient nature. He never complained about the work, and genuinely seemed to enjoy himself. One day, when he was mining, a piece of important equipment snapped. The other workers in Duncan's group were panicked, but Duncan hefted the broken equipment to the nearest forge he could find and ended up repairing it himself. The work was done so well, that Duncan ended up helping in the forge more than mining. When it was obvious that Duncan had a natural talent for the skillful craft, he was made into an official blacksmith and given his own forge to work in. Duncan happily agreed, and has been working there ever since without an apprentice. It's a relatively simply life, but Duncan seems content. Many of his kin followed in his fortunate footsteps, and many of his siblings have risen to the jobs of blacksmiths or head miners.

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Bree Lynch



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Gender: Female
Age: 23
Species: Human
Rank: Skaa
Location: Luthadel

Personality: If someone had to liken Bree to anything, they would probably liken her to steel. Cold, strong, dangerous, firm, and reliable. Bree knows exactly who she is and what she can do. She isn't cocky, but simply confident in her own abilities and self reliant. She grew up from a family of miners, so she had to learn to roll with the punches and push on despite the difficulties she may face. She keeps a cool head, which is one of the reasons she is a leader. Another is simply due to her intelligence and authoritative aura. Being a good head-and-shoulders taller than most of the other Skaa can help, and having a voice that commands as much attention as a lion's roar. Bree doesn't like to sugarcoat her words and often gets straight to the point. Sometimes this means she can offend others, but usually only the ones that don't know her well. Despite her rough exterior and disposition, she actually has a good heart and worries about those she's in charge of and those she considers friends. It's hard to gain her trust, but once you do- she'll do anything for you.

Appearance: Bree shares the dark brown hair that most of the Lynch family has, flowing down a little past her shoulders. She normally keeps it tamed with a small string to tie it back. She has blue eyes instead of the traditional shining green of most of her siblings, and her eyes are as piercing as a hawk's. She's enormous, even among the males, standing at 6'8". Her body carries bulk to it as well, making her appear as a muscular female giant. She gained all of these from working long hours in mines, wielding a pickaxe and hauling ore and other minerals out. However, her muscles do not entirely drown out her feminine features. Her feminine attributes are very proportionate for someone of her height, and it thankfully does not interfere with her work. Her face is pretty, but often covered in dirt. However, doesn't let the pretty face fool you. Hundreds of scars crisscross around her limbs and face from the dangers of mining. The first thing people think of her when they see her isn't her beauty. It's normally how intimating she is. And that's just fine with Bree.

History: Bree was the first daughter and the fifth born amongst eleven in her family. Due to their family's unnaturally incredible strength and reliability, her family was actually encouraged to have more children. Her family was originally a mining family, so Bree went straight into mining when she could wield a pickaxe. By an early age, it was soon evident that Bree was a capable leader, so she was put in charge of large groups of Skaa to mine. Soon enough she became one of the head miners, and actually well respected for her work ethic and efficiency. Bree was quite content with the position, and many of her siblings went on to get similar high skill jobs. Now the Lynch family name is well known, even among the nobles, and is now known as a family of blacksmiths and head miners. One of her most notable siblings is Duncan, a master blacksmith, whom Bree often trades her ore with for mining equipment. But if anyone ever wants material, Bree is the girl the seek. And mining isn't her only skill it seems. Bree is a fabled gem and stone cutter, and apparently is even more skilled than her brother Duncan when it comes to creating jewelry. However,  she is far harder to get to make a piece, even if it's for a noble. She simply doesn't have the time and is often unwilling to disregard her mining duties to entertain a noble.

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Nikolai Volkov



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Gender: Male
Age: 30
Species: Human
Rank: Skaa
Location: Luthadel

Personality: By every sense of the word, Nikolai is a gentleman. Sophisticated, suave, confident, and polite. To his friends, he's also full of wit and dry humor. He's very clever as well, which is part of the reason he's managed to get as far as he has. Even though he despises nobles, he has to deal with them constantly due to his job. However, he is extremely skilled at hiding his emotions and thoughts. Many nobles have even complimented him on his pose and etiquette while visiting his shop. As such, he's a very accomplished liar, and it's nearly impossible to tell when he's telling the truth or not. That's why he's one of the most accomplished smugglers known to the underground. Even with his secretive nature, he is extremely loyal to his friends, and to his ailing mother. He's a good friend to have.

Appearance: Appearance: Nikolai is decently tall, standing at around 6'7". He has pitch black hair that is always combed stylishly. He has a well kept mustache that he prides over and hair under his lip as well. Even though he is a tailor, he keeps himself in good shape, and sports a good amount of muscle to him. As a tailor, he is always fabulously dressed in sharp outfits that may be causal to a noble, but are practically made of solid gold to a Skaa. He's fairly handsome in his own way, even for his age.

History: Nikolai's life started out rough from the very beginning. First of all, he wasn't supposed to technically exist. He was conceived when a noble took advantage of a young Skaa woman. Since his mother was a Skaa, the noble wouldn't be blamed and no one would care. As such, Nikolai's mother decided to keep the child anyway, and raise it as best as she could given her poor situation. Thus Nikolai was born, and despite the unfortunate conditions of his birth, his mother loved him. For the first few years, Nikolai and his mother struggled to get by. However, Nikolai eventually discovered he had a skill for tailoring. After a few apprenticeships, Nikolai eventually earned his own shop. Soon enough, he became well known for his designs and excellent taste. But before that, his mother eventually told him the truth about his birth. Nikolai was outraged, but kept his head. He knew that a noble would win against a Skaa if something like this was brought up. And so his hatred for nobles began and he discovered his allomancy in his Snap. He had the ability to burn copper. He would practice constantly, training the one ability he actually thanked his "worthless father" for giving him. Meanwhile, in his working with nobles he learned to conceal his power and his hatred, and no one suspected a thing. That's when he got involved in smuggling too. He wanted to get back at the nobles somehow, but he knew direct confrontation wasn't the way to go. He's even managed to smuggle some people around. All the while, he kept looking into his supposed "father." Finally, he discovered who it was. However, in all accounts, he seemed to do nothing. But soon enough, his "father" was found mysteriously murdered only a few weeks later. Accounts of the death are hazy at best, and the murderer was never caught. However, the day of his death, Nikolai conveniently held the biggest sale anyone had seen out of simple high spirits. He eventually joined Nathan's crew for his prowess as a Smoker. That and the fact that he's the best con and liar out there.