MASTER SILAS QUICKSILVER
EldoriansTraveling Merchant and Information Broker
"Everything has a price. The trick is knowing what currency to use.""
Identity
- Residence
- Travels throughout Eldoria, based in Oakenhall
- Civilization
- Eldorians
Appearance
• Physical: Lean and quick with dark hair and eyes that seem to take in everything, a perpetual smile that never quite reaches his eyes. • Clothing: Practical traveling clothes in neutral colors, with hidden pockets throughout. His pack is carefully organized for quick access. • Distinguishing Marks: His hands are always moving; a small scar on his lip from a deal gone wrong; wears rings from various trade guilds.
Relationships
- Family - Scattered across the trade routes; maintains contact through coded messages
- Allies - Other traveling merchants; those who value reliable information
- Rivals - Competing information brokers; those he's exposed
Personality
- Traits: Charming, genuinely knowledgeable, struggles with trust, surprisingly loyal to those who earn it
- Mannerisms: Counts coins when nervous; assesses value of everything he sees; changes accent depending on his audience
- Voice: Smooth and adaptable, capable of sounding like anyone. His true voice is rarely heard.
Backstory
Silas was born to a traveling merchant family and learned the trade routes before he could read. He's built a reputation for finding what people need and knowing what people want to know. His information is always accurate—if you can afford it.
Daily Life
Constantly traveling between settlements, buying and selling goods, collecting and trading information, maintaining contacts across Eldoria. He rarely stays in one place more than a few days.
Secret
Silas works for Lady Cordelia, gathering information she can't obtain through official channels. His merchant persona is largely a cover for his true work.
Story Hooks
- 1 He has information about a conspiracy but needs help acting on it without revealing his source
- 2 Someone from his past has recognized him, threatening to expose his true allegiances
Narrative Value
Source of information and goods; quest giver for trade and investigation missions; provider of travel opportunities; potential ally with unique knowledge. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════