![[Gorzak Ironcrust.png]] # Grogak Ironcrust _Half-Orc Baker | [[Neverwinter]]_ ## Summary Intimidating half-orc who runs [[Neverwinter]]'s most militantly organized bakery. Chief rival of [[Dorbin Stoutfoot]]. Discovered his passion for baking during his military service, where he learned that feeding people well was its own form of warfare. His rivalry with [[Dorbin Stoutfoot]] and the [[Stoutfoot Caravan]] stems from three consecutive losses at the Great Harvest Festival—defeats he attributes to inferior judges rather than superior competition. %% ## At a Glance Massive frame squeezed into a flour-dusted apron, with tusks that protrude when he scowls (which is often). Surprisingly delicate hands for his size. Barks orders and criticisms in a gravelly voice. Gestures dramatically with whatever baking tool he's holding. Maintains a detailed "grudge board" behind his counter cataloging every customer complaint, slight against his baking, and suspicious judging decision. Despite his intimidating reputation, secretly leaves day-old pastries in specific alleyways where street children gather—a practice he'd deny vehemently if confronted. ## Personality Perfectionist, quick-tempered, secretly compassionate. Genuinely hurt by assumptions that his baking is mediocre—takes tremendous pride in his craft. ## Quote _"You call that kneading? My grandmother's corpse has better technique! And don't you DARE squeeze my bread rolls!"_ ## Stats **Commoner** (MM 345) with high Constitution and Cook's Utensils proficiency %%