Garus Vorthan II

Merchant and Chief Stockpiler for the Corinthian Expedition Garus Vorthan (a.k.a. The Bastard)

The shrewd and cunning salesman is said to be able to sell sand to a scorpion, A trait he is certain to confirm if asked. His capacity to obtain and deal with items of extreme value and still handle said objects with discretion is one among many reasons the Corinthian Expedition considers his involvement critical for the success of the campaign.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

He is somewhat fit of build however an accident as a child has left him with diffulties walking.

Body Features

He has a crippled leg.

Facial Features

He has sharp angled features but a soft and slightly larger nose.

Identifying Characteristics

He always wears a long striped scarf, And is smothered with the scent of vanilla and lavendar.

Physical quirks

His right leg bends at angles that cause others to cringe.

Special abilities

He haggles extremely well.

Apparel & Accessories

Lots of silk robes.

Specialized Equipment

He has an enchanted set of scales that always tell him the true price of an item. These scales allow him to appraise any item regardless of it's rarity, uniqueness or other mystifying properties.

Mental characteristics

Gender Identity

He is cisgendered, Yet he expresses his identity in many ways others might consider feminine.

Sexuality

Asexual, He has no desires outside of social status. If he manages to get to where he needs to go, He will do his duty to produce an heir of any kind, And that will be to his satisfaction.

Education

He was taught all the merchant tricks by his father.

Employment

He has worked as a merchant since the age of 11.

Accomplishments & Achievements

He claims to have literally sold sand to a scorpion, Others remain skeptical.

Failures & Embarrassments

He considers nothing he has ever done a failure, Others may disagree but Garus is a pillar of confidence... Or perhaps ignorance.

Intellectual Characteristics

He is surprisingly intelligent given his demeanour.

Morality & Philosophy

He has few morals he is not willing to part with for coin.

Taboos

Giving his stock away for free. Even if necessary or in an emergency.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Money and societal status.

Likes & Dislikes

Gems and pleasant scents are things that grant him great joy, He detests drinking plain water, Always flavouring his drinks with citrus.

Virtues & Personality perks

Surprisingly reliable provided you are worth his time, Often literally.

Vices & Personality flaws

Greed, Deep and awful greed. The kind of greed that you can trust to betray you for profit if needs must.

Hygiene

He is a very attentive washer, Keeping himself perfectly clean. He hates getting dirt on his hands. His hair however garners all kinds of grime and grease due to the oils he uses.

Social

Contacts & Relations

It's rumoured he has strong connections within Bastions noble families, That he may even have ties to the Thunderzakki family and that he holds a private seat in many influential organisations around the world.

Family Ties

Many ties to business owners and merchants of many many flavours around the world thanks to his father.

Social Aptitude

Very charismatic, Often leading the conversation where he needs them to go.

Hobbies & Pets

He has a small collection of beetles that he takes care of in his downtime. Some of which are incredibly rare and valuable, Yet he would never part with.

Wealth & Financial state

He is of a merchant class, Rather wealthy yet still not in the upper eschelons of society. He is however on the counsel of merchant lords within the Triad Empire. A feat that implies incredible purchasing weight.

Handsome, Shrewd and not above screwing over ignorant customers.

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Alignment

Neutral Merchant

Species

Human

Age

35

Date of Birth

32nd of Tenebraum

Circumstances of Birth

He was an unexpected child, But not unwanted.

Pronouns

He/Him/His

Gender

Male

Eyes

Dark brown, Squinty

Hair

Oily and black

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Tanned and smooth.

Height

5'10 "

Weight

80 lbs

Quotes & Catchphrases

"Did you hear friend? I have made quite a deal this day, perhaps you would like to see? I can give you a good price!"

Known Languages

With his book of translations, He can manage his way through nearly any language, Especially when written. He has always struggled with Elven however.