The Ratfolk Artificers are the brightest minds among their kind, driven by an insatiable curiosity and an unyielding fascination with machinery and magic. They are inventors and tinkerers who seek to push the boundaries of what is possible, often at great risk to themselves and others. Their workshops are cluttered with gears, gadgets, and arcane contraptions of their own creation, with no shortage of half-finished projects and failed experiments.
While their brilliance is undeniable, their reckless nature and boundless ambition often lead them down perilous paths. They are known to experiment with dangerous materials and volatile magical energies, heedless of the potential consequences. Some have even been consumed by their own creations, falling victim to the very dangers they sought to harness.
Adorned in practical gear and protective clothing, Ratfolk Artificers wear goggles and masks to shield their eyes and faces from hazardous fumes and explosions. They carry a small yet deadly claw, a tool as much as a weapon, for precise work and self-defense. Their true power, however, lies in the arcane glaives they wield, weapons that crackle with raw arcane energy, enabling them to unleash devastating attacks against their enemies.
Ratfolk Artificers are a mix of genius and madness, their minds constantly buzzing with new ideas and visions of mechanical wonders. They are often loners, shunned by other inventors who fear the unpredictable nature of their experiments. Nonetheless, their contributions to Ratfolk society are undeniable, as they have crafted devices and magical artifacts that have advanced the civilization of their kind and even earned grudging respect from some of their peers.
However, encountering a Ratfolk Artificer always comes with an element of danger and unpredictability. Their inventions and creations can be as helpful as they are hazardous, and interacting with them is always a risk. As a result, other races and factions approach them with a mixture of caution and awe, recognizing their potential but wary of the chaos they may inadvertently unleash. In the eyes of many, the saying "They are not to be trusted" rings true, yet others can't help but be drawn to the brilliance and ingenuity that define these enigmatic inventors.