SVEN FUR-TRADER
FrostbornFur Merchant
"Profit isn't evil. Profit is survival. The waste doesn't give anything for free, and neither do I. But I give fair value for fair price.""
Identity
- Residence
- Frosthold - Market Quarter
- Civilization
- Frostborn
Appearance
• Physical: Average build at 5'9", with the look of someone who prospers through commerce rather than labor. His pale skin is well-maintained. His white hair is neatly trimmed. His pale blue eyes are sharp and calculating. • Clothing: Wears fine furs that showcase his merchandise. His jewelry is tasteful and expensive. He always looks successful. • Distinguishing Marks: His hands are soft from not working with his hands. He has a merchant's seal ring on his right hand.
Relationships
- Family - Parents deceased. One brother who is a hunter. Married with children who show business talent.
- Allies - Other merchants who share his interests; traders who provide him with goods.
- Rivals - Furrier Anika (NPC #21), who he constantly tries to undercut.
Backstory
Sven was born to poor trappers and worked his way up through determination and a talent for commerce. He's built a successful fur trading business over twenty years, becoming one of the wealthier merchants in Frosthold. He's always looking for the next opportunity.
Daily Life
Sven spends his days negotiating deals, managing his business, and looking for new opportunities. He works long hours and rarely relaxes, always chasing the next profit.
Story Hooks
- 1 Sven needs help recovering a stolen shipment of valuable furs; his business depends on it.
Narrative Value
Merchant NPC, quest giver for trade missions, source of information about commerce, connection to Frostborn economy, potential ally with resources. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════