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ZORATH THE GAMBLER
DragonsProfessional Gambler and Casino Owner
Dragon (Fire Wyrm)
Age: 445 Male
"Fortune favors the bold—and the bold favor my tables.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Golden Scale, a massive gambling establishment
- Civilization
- Dragons
Relationships
- Family - Distant—they consider his business "disreputable"
- Allies - Other casino owners, wealthy gamblers, a Drakonian dealer
- Rivals - Those who have lost fortunes in his establishment, competing gambling houses
Personality
- Traits: Charismatic and charming, genuinely loves games of chance, surprisingly honest about his business, addicted to risk
- Mannerisms: Fidgets with dice or cards constantly, assesses everyone as a potential mark, becomes animated during games
- Voice: Smooth and persuasive, with the rhythm of a practiced pitchman
Backstory
Zorath discovered his love of gambling as a young dragon, realizing that the thrill of risk was more exciting than any treasure. He has spent centuries building his casino empire, becoming one of the wealthiest dragons in Landorya through games of chance rather than conquest.
Daily Life
Zorath manages his casino, hosts high-stakes games, collects debts, and gambles himself—often for stakes that would bankrupt lesser beings.
Story Hooks
- 1 Zorath hires the party to recover a debt from a dangerous client
- 2 Someone is cheating in his casino using magic—the party must catch them
Narrative Value
Zorath provides gambling-focused quests, access to high-stakes games, and his addiction creates opportunities for drama and redemption. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════