Appearance:

The tall dark elf is imposing. He is not heavily muscled, but there is an innate quality of strength in his presence. He has shoulder length dark hair and an equally dark beard and mustache. His eyes are a deep black and his skin is the color of rich coals, lending a bit of a somber quality to his appearance. His clothing is of the common variety, mostly black leather, with a black woolen cloak that covers his entire back. He is almost never without his black and silver greatsword, most often carried on his back in a leather scabbard. He is usually seen dressed in a long black robe, with a black belt and bracers.

Interaction:

He tends to be a reserved man, choosing to keep his own council. He is quick tempered, but patient. He is a masterful blacksmith, but tends to keep his talents close to his vest. He has a genuine interest in learning new trades, and is always looking to find a new prospect of growth and new knowledge, though he is rarely seen sharing this thirst for knowledge with others.

Background:

Jiamin was born into a small tribe of Dark Elves located in the Underdark. The tribe's main purpose was that of miners, and so it was that Jiamin spent the formative years of his youth working in the mine. He worked with the other miners, all adults, and learned the rudimentary techniques that they used to extract minerals and gems from their home. He learned to use a pickaxe, mostly. He was extremely diligent at work, and was well liked by his elders. When he was a young adult, the tribe was attacked by a group of Yuan-ti from the surface above. His people were forced to flee, and he and a handful of other youths were captured by the Yuan-ti and taken to the surface. The group managed to escape and fend off the Yuan-ti, but had lost much of the rest of their tribe. They retreated back into the safety of the Underdark and hid from the Yuan-ti. A few years later, he heard of a group of surface-dwelling elves who lived in Crowthorne. He knew of the elves from the surface, but had never spoken with one before. With very little else to go on, he travelled towards the surface. Upon reaching Crowthorne, he learned of an organization called the Free Elfish Fighters. He spoke with the leader, named Beran, and was quickly welcomed into the organization, as the elves had been looking for a blacksmith to assist them in their work. He was accepted not only into the organization, but also into the city of Crowthorne, which had a great need for the services that he provided. He became a naturalized citizen of the city of Crowthorne, and he also became a citizen of the United Kingdom. He found a wife and had a son. With the support of his new family, he was able to find a new purpose in life, and decided to continue his education. He learned the common language of the surface, and decided to focus on his studies in alchemy.

Combat / Skills:

Jiamin is a talented man, but in a rather limited field. His knowledge in blacksmithing is limited primarily to basic techniques. He chooses to specialize in the craft, and has mastered a wide variety of techniques in this craft.