Now, I have just created a smith character, I wanted someone who could fill in for the fact I could never find a blacksmith. I now realize why. Everyone already has a sword, from some mystical location. Everyone already has expertly forged armor. Everyone already has all the jewelry they will ever need. I'm not sure what to suggest, but we could always brainstorm ideas on how to encourage the buying of items off these certain people who know how to make these things.
On another note, if you ever need something RP, don't just give your character it. There are many active roleplayers who could likely make that sword/mace/mech-suit that you want. Just ask about, say you need a blacksmith and someone will know someone who is one. Alternatively give me or another craftsman you know an OOC message ingame or on the forums and arrange a meeting. Fun RP is provided and you now have a 'legitimate' sword/mace/assassin spring-blade.
/endlittlerant
On another note, if you ever need something RP, don't just give your character it. There are many active roleplayers who could likely make that sword/mace/mech-suit that you want. Just ask about, say you need a blacksmith and someone will know someone who is one. Alternatively give me or another craftsman you know an OOC message ingame or on the forums and arrange a meeting. Fun RP is provided and you now have a 'legitimate' sword/mace/assassin spring-blade.
/endlittlerant