The Wandering Merchant's Debt

A traveling merchant owes a debt to a dangerous crime syndicate and needs protection while gathering the payment. Escort them through dangerous territory, negotiate with creditors, and decide whether to help them pay or find another solution to their problem.

Suggested NPCs

Julian Ashbrook

  • Human
  • Female
  • Adult

Role

Occupation
Wedding negotiator

Character

Motivation
Building wealth and reputation
Personality
Gentle and peaceful
Background
Merchant dealing in rare goods

Details

Quirk
Stares at clouds when lying
Speaking style
Whispers even in quiet rooms
Private fear
Maps with blank spaces
Secret
Knows the king's true name and will not speak it
Signature item
Brass key that warms near hidden doors

Mirabelle Vale

  • Human
  • Other
  • Adult

Role

Occupation
Icehouse curator

Character

Motivation
Building wealth and reputation
Personality
Cheerful and optimistic
Background
Merchant dealing in rare goods

Details

Quirk
Laughs a beat too late at jokes
Speaking style
Speaks through a half-smile
Private fear
Being laughed at by children
Secret
Swapped places with their twin years ago
Signature item
Coin that always lands on its edge

Roland Stonewall

  • Human
  • Female
  • Adult

Role

Occupation
Treaty notary

Character

Motivation
Building wealth and reputation
Personality
Warm and welcoming
Background
Merchant dealing in rare goods

Details

Quirk
Insists on walking the high side of the street
Speaking style
Trailing off mid-thought
Private fear
Happy endings they do not deserve
Secret
Knows the king's true name and will not speak it
Signature item
Gloves that stain when shaking guilty hands

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