Forge-Master Hadrick

Forge-Master Hadrick
Forge-Master Hadrick is Steamfort’s senior industrial representative and a high-ranking member of the Steam Wrights Consortium. He is a stoic, practical dwarf who values mechanical efficiency above all else. Hadrick is the man responsible for the massive "Deep-Vein" mining operations that fuel Steamfort’s economy. He is almost always seen wearing his soot-stained leather apron and carrying a series of intricate, brass-bound blueprints for Steamfort’s latest ironclad prototypes.
He is currently Steamfort's official envoy to the Black-Light Aether Auction, tasked with securing the rare "Null-Core" that could give the city a decisive edge in the Cold War with Kigum.
Secret Motivation: Hadrick is a "Purist" who believes that magic is a crutch and that the only true path to progress is through pure, non-magical engineering. He is secretly sabotaging Steamfort’s Aether-powered prototypes, hoping to force the city’s leadership to pivot back to traditional steam and mechanical power.
Adventure Hook: Hadrick hires the party to "investigate a potential leak" in the Steam Wrights Consortium’s secure courier network. He suspects that one of the city's highest-ranking mages is selling Steamfort’s mechanical secrets to the Kigum High Spire.