AMENHOTEP GLASS-WEAVER
Desert ScholarsArtifact Appraiser and Merchant
"Everything has a price. My gift is knowing exactly what that price is.""
Identity
- Residence
- Glass Market of Al-Zahra
- Civilization
- Desert Scholars
Appearance
• Physical: Plump and well-groomed, with smooth hands that have never done physical labor. His eyes are sharp and calculating. • Clothing: Robes of imported silk in garish colors, heavy with gold jewelry that clicks when he gestures. Wears a perfumed veil in public. • Distinguishing Marks: A magnifying glass on a chain that never leaves his neck; a brand on his wrist from a failed artifact authentication.
Relationships
- Family - Three wives in separate households, numerous children he barely knows; closest to his eldest daughter who manages his books
- Allies - Wealthy collectors who rely on his expertise, corrupt officials he bribes for favorable treatment
- Rivals - Competing appraisers, excavation supervisors who resent his profit from their discoveries
Personality
- Traits: Greedy but knowledgeable, charming when profitable, cowardly in dangerous situations, surprisingly honest about artifact values
- Mannerisms: Constantly adjusts his jewelry; sniffs artifacts before examining them, claiming to smell their age
- Voice: Oily and ingratiating, rising in pitch when excited about a valuable piece
Backstory
Amenhotep began as a street urchin stealing artifacts from excavation sites. A master appraiser caught him and, recognizing his talent, took him as an apprentice. He built his fortune through shrewd deals and a reputation for never being wrong about an artifact's value or authenticity.
Daily Life
Mornings at his shop examining pieces brought by treasure hunters, afternoons at the market negotiating deals, evenings at exclusive auctions or entertaining wealthy clients. He maintains a network of informants at every major excavation site.
Narrative Value
Fence and information source for artifact-related quests. His connections provide access to wealthy buyers and black market dealings. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════