Dwarf Miner

The name's Grizzle Ironfoot, proud Yorner miner at your service.

Born to a hearty brood of miners, I've been swinging a pickaxe since I was knee-high to a goblin.

I've devoted my life to the mysteries of stone and vein, unearthing the secrets of this here Westwind Woods.

As long as I've got stone under my boots and a pickaxe in hand, I’m right as rain!

Ah, Ratchet sent you? I've got the part he's looking for, but I need a favour first.

I've got the strength of the earth in my bones and the fire of the forge in my belly, how do you think I'm doing?

Ah, the Westwind Woods! Ain't no finer place for a miner in all of Goldenfield.

The soil's rich with ore, veins sprouting like roots, just waiting to be tapped.

Truth is, they use mana tech to their advantage. Not like me.

Aye, I could do with a sturdy hand or two.

There's a task needs doing, if you've got the spine for it.

Got a pickaxe and a willing heart?

Indeed, it's a miner's life for us!

I'm good for now, lad, but I'll keep you in mind.

Today's haul's been good, no need for extra hands yet.

No tasks for now, just me and the rhythm of the stones.

A miner's got his pride. Can't be relying on others all the time.

I've got this gut feeling there's more than just regular ore in these woods.

If you could lend a hand digging up ore until you find some, we'd be making history. We'd prove there's more to these woods than meets the eye!

Rubies and Diamonds - I can feel 'em whispering from the heart of the earth, but I can't seem to reach 'em.

The miner's life ain't for everyone.

Aye, it's a tough path. No shame in turning back.

Can't force a man to face the earth. The call's gotta come from within.

I've found traces of a rare, radioactive isotope in these woods, Isotope-238.

It's tickling my whiskers with its potential! But mining it’s a bit of a sticky thing.

If you think you've got the grit, it'd be a boon to our research.

Well, can't say I blame you. It's a dangerous game, mining radioactive material.

Aye, it's a bit much. Not all of us are cut out for this sort of stuff.

That's okay. It's a risky job, and I won't hold it against you.

It almost reminds me of Yorner. The locals there claim to be the best miners around.

No, I only need my two hands and vein. I can find treasure their mana tech would destroy!

If you change your mind, you know where to find me.

You'll have to dig through a lot of nodes to find some, but it'll be worth it.