Doe
Doe, co-founder of Borter & Doe Trading, stands as a striking contrast to his business partner, Borter. While both are seasoned merchants, Doe's approach to business and personal demeanor significantly differ, often leading to friction between the two. Doe is known for his gruff exterior and no-nonsense approach to negotiations, traits that have both fortified and complicated his business relationships.
Personal Description
- Appearance: Doe is a stocky, middle-aged Oeridian Oerid man with a stern countenance that rarely breaks into a smile. His dark hair is kept short and neat, framing a face often set in a serious expression.
- Attire: Preferring practicality over style, Doe typically wears durable, utilitarian clothing suitable for travel and the physical demands of mercantile life.
Merchant Background
- Early Life: Born into a family of modest traders, Doe learned the trade from his father, who operated a small stall in Dyvers. He grew up on the road, learning the ins and outs of trade from various marketplaces across the region.
- Formation of Borter & Doe Trading: Meeting Borter at a bustling trade fair, the two quickly realized they could benefit from partnering, despite their contrasting personalities.
Personality
- Pragmatic: Doe views the world through a lens of stark realism, often dismissing idealistic business strategies in favor of what is attainable and profitable.
- Blunt: He is known for his blunt speech, which can sometimes offend more sensitive clients but also garners respect for his honesty.
Motivation
- Wealth and Security: Doe's primary motivation is to ensure the financial stability and growth of his trading company. He sees wealth not just as a means for personal comfort but as a buffer against the unpredictability of life.
- Competitiveness: Unlike Borter, who enjoys the nuances of trade for its own sake, Doe is driven by a competitive desire to outperform rival traders and secure the best deals possible.
Business Practices
- Risk Aversion: Contrary to Borter's sometimes speculative strategies, Doe prefers to engage in trades that offer clear, calculable benefits and minimal risk.
- Quality over Quantity: He insists on dealing in high-quality goods rather than larger quantities of lesser items, believing that reputation for quality builds more sustainable business relationships.
Points of Contention with Borter
- Risk Management: Doe often clashes with Borter over the latter's willingness to take financial risks, preferring more conservative approaches that ensure steady, if slower, growth.
- Client Relations: While Borter enjoys schmoozing and building relationships with clients through charm, Doe often finds such tactics frivolous, believing that solid numbers and good products should speak for themselves.
Role in Borter & Doe Trading
- Operations Manager: Doe primarily handles the operational aspects of the business, including supply chain management and logistics.
- Lead Negotiator: Despite his blunt nature, Doe is often the one who closes deals, using his extensive knowledge and straightforward approach to cut through pretense and secure agreements.
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Secret Activities and Tensions
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Surveillance and Espionage
Unbeknownst to Borter, Doe has established a network of informants within their trade routes to monitor competitors and potential threats. This secret maneuvering is partly why he advocates for less risky business moves—he is aware of dangers that Borter might not perceive.- Personal Ambitions: Doe harbors aspirations of one day taking over the company entirely, believing that his vision for the business is more sustainable and profitable in the long term. He views Borter's charismatic but riskier decisions as potential threats to their enterprise's stability.
- Involvement with the Gillum: Doe has begun his own discreet negotiations with 11. The Gillum, attempting to secure a backup financier for the company, should their partnership with Borter falter due to the latter's risk-taking.
"I don’t gamble on luck, I invest in certainty."
Doe Merchant from Dyvers
Co-founder and Operations Manager of Borter & Doe TradingMotivation
- Financial Stability: Ensures the continuous growth and security of the trading company.
- Competitive Edge: Driven to surpass competitors and establish the company as a leading trading firm in the region.
Statistics
Merchant level 1- AC 8 (Leather)
- HP 2; #AT (+0) 1; D 1d6 shortsword
- S12 I12 W10 D10 Co9 Ch12 Com 10
Alignment
Lawful neutral
Current Location
Species
Ethnicity
Year of Birth
552
24 Years old
Children
Sex
male
Eyes
dark brown
Hair
short brown cropped beard
Height
5'10"
Belief/Deity
Zilcheus
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Level 6 Barbarian- AC 3 (Scale, HP 72
- #AT (+3 or +2) 3/2 or 2;
- D 2d4 + 5 or 1d6/1d6 broadsword +1 or shortbow
- AL: Chaotic Neutral
- S 18/78 I 8 W 8 D 17 Co 16 Ch 9
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Level 4 Barbarian- AC 5 (Scale) HP 38
- #AT (+2 or +0) 1 or 2; D 2d4 + 3 or 1d6/1d6 broadsword/short bow
- AL CN
- S 18/57 I 7 W 7 D 15 Co 16 Ch 10
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- #AT (+2/+0) 1 and 1; D 2d4 + 5 and 1d6 + 5 broadsword and hand axe
- AL: Chaotic Neutral
- S 18/92 I 7 W 8 D 17 Co 18 Ch 8
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