Scalanis Thelar
Background: One of the first residents of Mariston, Scalanis remembers when the troops first arrived and began building on the butte above the falls. They were just a trapper living in a cabin by the lake then. As the construction continued and the town formed, they found themselves staking out some land and making a fair bit of coin by transporting goods and people along the river. Presently, Scalanis runs a mercantile and transport business from their wharf on the east side of Lower Mariston.
Appearance: Scalanis is slender and muscular despite primarily working behind a desk. Their shoulder length hair appears black with blue-green highlights. Touches of silver at their temples offer a hint of age despite their otherwise timeless appearance. A scar above their left eye serves as a reminder to steer clear of owlbears with cubs. Their simple choice of clothing belies their station in Mariston and sometimes makes it difficult to tell them from a lesser merchant or even some of the dock hands.
Mannerisms: They distrust anyone that hasn’t proven themselves worthy to them personally. Despite this guarded nature, they are a shrewd businessperson with an eye for opportunities that sometimes leads them, or others, down dangerous roads. When faced with a difficult decision or a tense situation, Scalanis will unknowingly start massaging the scar above their eye with two fingers. This is a tic they developed while the wound was healing over a century ago.
Motivations: Scalanis lives a comfortable life, but longs for the freedom of their youth. They still enjoy the thrill of the hunt, but have exchanged tracking wild beasts for haggling with customers. They aren’t greedy—but the best deals are forged when you aim high.
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