RICO "SILVERTONGUE" MARINOS
Islanders of Shimmering IslesAuctioneer and Broker
"Everything has a price. My gift is finding the number that makes both buyer and seller feel they've won.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Grand Auction House, Port Aquamarine
- Civilization
- Islanders of Shimmering Isles
Backstory
Rico was born in the slums, the son of a dockworker who died in debt. He worked his way up from message boy to apprentice auctioneer through sheer determination and natural talent. Now he handles the most prestigious sales in the Shimmering Isles, brokering deals for nobles and merchants across Landorya.
Secret
Rico occasionally sells forgeries as authentic, working with a skilled artist to deceive wealthy collectors. He's built a fortune on these sales but lives in constant fear of exposure.
Story Hooks
- 1 Rico has been hired to auction a genuinely cursed artifact and needs help dealing with its supernatural effects
- 2 Someone from his past is blackmailing him, and he needs discrete assistance to resolve the situation
Narrative Value
Rico provides access to rare items and wealthy contacts, information about the art and antiquities market, and quests involving valuable artifacts and high society intrigue. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════