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About Slag Child

Pronounced ra-MAHN all-dwiss-LAG-son

As what remains of his clan would tell it, their ancestor made a simple mistake. Whether greed or curiosity, he touched something he should not have in a tomb he was supposed to be protecting and awoke an ancient mummy. He managed to escape with his life, but also with a curse.

That was a long time ago, and the curse that affects the clan has since waned. But, the clan is still exiled. They are "slags," and they all retain the ability to smell gold nearby, a reminder of the greed of Karam Aldwise.

Growing up an exile in the desert, Raman had to take shelter from the howling storms in forgotten tombs. Many were trapped and he learned quickly how to bypass those he could, and identify the ones he should not try. What little honor was left to his clan decreed they should not leave a tomb defenseless if they could help it. His parents died when he was young trying to reset a deadly trap, so he was raised by his grandmother.

Raman is a young dwarf with the aquiline features and bronze skin of his Pahmat ancestry that has weathered more sand and sun than his age might imply. He wears dark green studded leather and carries a backpack weighed down with desert survival gear. Two dwarven maulaxes are slung to his belt.

Even some non-dwarves know what the "slag" in his family's name means. Some even try to take advantage of his dishonoured status. But most know Raman as a handy trapsmith willing to work on the mausoleums of rich patrons. A few less reputable people know that he is willing to bypass the traps of ancient tombs, for a fee.

Raman worships Dranngvit, the goddess of debt and vengeance. His clan owes a great debt to his people for endangering their lives. Their honour can only be restored through extraordinary wealth or an extraordinary act of heroism in service to the dwarves of Osirion. There is little hope this debt can ever be repaid. However, vengeance can be enacted. Raman's clan believes they were wronged, that the scion of the Tumgard clan awakened the mummy before sending Karam Aldwise, Raman's ancestor, into the tomb to ensure its security.

Raman came to Wati looking for work - either crafting traps for the mausoleums of wealthy clients or bypassing traps for adventurous partners. The opening of the necropolis is an opportunity to exhibit his craft to some potentially wealthy explorers.

While Raman is Pahmet by ethnicity, his clan has been excluded from the culture long enough that he identifies as more of a slag child. Aside from his knack for the traps in ancient tombs, he has little understanding of the enigmatic dwarves.