Shelly was born into a storied line of master artificers and showed rare genius from childhood. His future seemed certain—until one drunken night at the Academy led to a scandal with the headmaster’s wife and his swift expulsion. Shamed and disowned, he left the guild halls behind.
Now he sells his brilliance to the road. With pistol, shield, and inventions of his own design, Shelly seeks to build a new legacy—one forged in danger rather than workshops.