Appearance[]
Taebo is a stocky old man with gray hair, bald on the top, usually tied around the back. He typically wears a green clothing with a light green scarf. His most noticeable feature is the large scar that stretches from the forehead to his left temple.
Personality[]
He has bad tempered, sarcastic remarks and a tendency to mock or tease others.
Background[]
Jang Taebo, once the master blacksmith of the renowned Ironware Room in Hubei, earned his reputation as a craftsman of unparalleled skill. The Ironware Room, a guild of expert artisans rather than martial artists, recognized Taebo dedication and talent, appointing him as their leader, the ark. However, years of relentless work at the forge consumed his life, leaving little room for anything else.
Eventually, feeling unfulfilled despite his accomplishments, Jang retired 10 years ago and settled in a quiet village near Jeongyang. There, he lived a simple life, finding solace in solitude and occasionally interacting with the villagers, who regarded him as a gruff yet dependable elder.
Trivia
- He like to Gambling.
- Despite being retired, Jang Taebo agreed to make a weapon for Jin Taekyung from Ten Thousand Year Cold Iron, seeing it as a chance to create a masterpiece and revive his passion for crafting.