Korin Deepstone is a hill dwarf war cleric and fighter devoted to Clangeddin Silverbeard, built for brutal dungeon fighting, ancient stonework, and the long, dangerous work of recovering what the deep places have swallowed.
Overview
Player: Brad H
Campaign: Donjon Of Thine Insane Wizard: Spellplague Edition
Species: Hill Dwarf
Class: Cleric 9 / Fighter 2
Subclass: War Domain
Background: Soldier
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Faith: Clangeddin Silverbeard – Lord of the Twin Axes
Homeland:
Status: Active
Character Summary
Korin Deepstone is a heavily armored dwarven war priest devoted to Clangeddin Silverbeard, forged for brutal close-quarters combat and long expeditions beneath the earth. Equal parts battlefield veteran and dungeon delver, Korin approaches the deep places of the world with grim determination, practical preparation, and unwavering faith.
Built for endurance as much as battle, Korin carries the mindset of an old dwarven expedition leader. Ropes, lanterns, picks, rations, and supplies matter just as much to him as hammers and steel. To Korin, survival underground is earned through discipline, preparation, and stubbornness.
The ancient ruins below the world call to him not merely for treasure, but for history. Lost dwarven halls, forgotten relics, buried shrines, and the remnants of the Melairkyn dwarves all represent pieces of a shattered legacy worth reclaiming.
Appearance
Korin Deepstone stands just under five feet tall with the broad, powerful frame common among veteran dwarven warriors. Years spent beneath stone ceilings and behind heavy shields have left him thickly built and scarred by battle.
His brown-grey hair and beard are worn in traditional dwarven fashion, though practicality matters more to him than decoration. His armor is functional, worn, and maintained with near-religious discipline rather than polished for vanity. Shields bearing dwarven symbols and the iconography of Clangeddin Silverbeard are common among his gear.
Korin’s presence is imposing despite his height. He carries himself like a soldier accustomed to holding a line no matter the odds.
Personality
Korin is disciplined, direct, and difficult to intimidate. He possesses the hard composure of someone who has spent years facing darkness, monsters, and death underground.
He values strength, resolve, and competence above charm or diplomacy. Cowardice earns little respect from him, while endurance under hardship quickly does.
Though stern, Korin is dependable. Allies know he will not abandon them once battle is joined.
He approaches dungeon exploration with a practical mindset, constantly considering logistics, supplies, routes, and escape plans long before others think to ask such questions.
Faith and Ideals
Korin is a devoted follower of Clangeddin Silverbeard, the dwarven god of battle and honorable warfare. To him, combat is not chaos but discipline sharpened through purpose and courage.
He believes strength determines survival both in war and in life. Weakness invites destruction, while preparation and resolve preserve both individuals and kingdoms.
Ancient dwarven ruins are sacred places in Korin’s eyes. Lost halls, buried shrines, and forgotten relics are not merely treasure sites, but remnants of a people whose legacy deserves preservation.
Backstory
Korin Deepstone’s history is tied closely to dwarven military service and the traditions of underground warfare. Raised among stories of ancient dwarven kingdoms and lost strongholds, he developed a fascination with the ruins swallowed by time and darkness beneath the world.
The tales of the Melairkyn dwarves and their vanished halls especially captured his attention. Rumors of hidden shields, ancient temples, forgotten treasures, and sealed passages buried deep within sprawling dungeons became more than legends to him.
Over time, Korin transitioned from soldier to delver, combining martial discipline with religious purpose. His expeditions beneath the earth are driven not solely by greed, but by a desire to reclaim fragments of dwarven history before they are lost forever.
Role in the Party
Korin serves as the party’s defensive anchor and frontline presence.
In dangerous environments, he naturally falls into the role of protector, expedition organizer, and battlefield stabilizer. Heavy armor, divine magic, and relentless durability allow him to hold defensive positions while supporting allies through healing, blessings, and battlefield control.
Outside combat, Korin’s practical mindset often shapes how the group approaches exploration, supplies, and survival in hostile environments.
Goals and Motivations
- Recover lost dwarven relics and historical artifacts
- Explore ancient underground ruins and forgotten halls
- Uncover remnants of the Melairkyn dwarves
- Preserve dwarven history buried beneath the world
- Survive the madness and dangers of the donjon
- Prove the strength and endurance of his faith
Allies and Connections
Clangeddin Silverbeard – Lord of the Twin Axes
Dwarven Religious Orders:
Expedition Companions: Stitch, Jaxon, Monique
Known Contacts: Durnan
Equipment and Expedition Gear
Unlike many adventurers, Korin prepares for extended underground expeditions with extensive supplies and practical tools. Lanterns, ropes, grappling hooks, picks, tents, preserved rations, and hauling equipment are all considered essential parts of survival below the surface.
To Korin, poor preparation kills faster than monsters.
Combat Style
Korin fights as a heavily armored frontline combatant built to endure prolonged engagements. His warhammer, shield, divine magic, and battlefield training allow him to both absorb punishment and support nearby allies.
His fighting style favors control, durability, and relentless pressure over flashy techniques.
Divine magic reinforces his role as both protector and destroyer, especially against undead and supernatural threats.
Campaign Notes
Legends surrounding the dungeon speak of hidden Melairkyn shield caches, forgotten dwarven temple halls, and pirate treasure concealed in the depths long ago.
Korin believes many of these stories contain truth.
For him, the donjon is not simply a place of danger. It is a graveyard of history waiting to be reclaimed.
Korin has begun exploring the possibility of forming a dwarven mercenary and trade organization known as The Iron Company beneath Waterdeep in Skullport. The effort remains in its earliest stages, with Korin quietly considering how displaced dwarves, laborers, guards, and delvers might someday be brought together into a stable organization operating beneath the city. For now, the idea exists more as an ambition than a functioning enterprise.
Quotes
“I can stare down a hell hound without flinching.”
“In life as in war, the stronger force wins.”