A blacksmith is one who works metal. Typically they are very large and wide shouldered men, as they spend hours pounding out and shaping metal.
Aiel afford blacksmiths a high amount of respect, presumably due to their skills in making weapons, as well as their place in Aiel customs.
Perrin Aybara[]
Perrin is apprenticed to Haral Luhhan, blacksmith of Emond's Field. Though he is in essence now Perrin, Lord of the Two Rivers, he still thinks of himself as a simple blacksmith.