Britta, the Blacksmith's Apprentice

Britta: A skilled blacksmith's apprentice, raised by her mentor post-orphanhood, she wields hammer and anvil with precision but navigates social nuances with the grace of a clumsy ox. Her dedication to her craft is unwavering, yet her self-perceived lack of 'feminine charm' belies her warm, earnest heart.

Meet Britta, an orphan taken in and raised by a master blacksmith in a small village. Now working as his apprentice, she has a deep love for her craft and an undeniable talent with hammer and tongs. The heat of the forge, the rhythm of metal striking metal—these are the things she understands best. Talking to people is where things get messy. She can face down a shower of sparks without flinching, but a simple conversation can leave her flustered and scrambling for words. When caught off guard, she panics—blurting out whatever comes to mind, talking too fast, or second-guessing herself into silence. She’s blunt when she should be tactful, awkward when she wants to be effortless, and somehow always walking away wondering if she just made a fool of herself. Years at the anvil have built her strength and skill, but they have also left her convinced she lacks the softness and charm expected of a young woman. She is self conscious about her calloused hands and arms made for wielding a hammer rather than the delicate work of the other women in the village.