MOKKAR THE TRADER
OrcsMerchant and Trade Negotiator
"Gold has no clan, no race, no grudge. Gold simply wants to move from one hand to another.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Crossroads Trading Post
- Civilization
- Orcs
Appearance
• Physical: Mokkar is stout and well-fed, unusual for an orc warrior. His deep umber skin is clean and oiled, and his tusks are polished to a shine. He has a merchant's calculating eyes. • Clothing: He wears fine clothes in multiple styles—human, dwarf, and orcish—showing his cosmopolitan connections. His fingers glitter with rings from various cultures. • Distinguishing Marks: His left tusk is capped with gold, a symbol of his wealth. He carries a ledger at all times.
Personality
- Traits: Shrewd, charming, surprisingly honest in his way, deeply pragmatic
- Mannerisms: Counts on his fingers when calculating, touches his gold-capped tusk when making a deal
- Voice: Smooth and persuasive, can shift dialects to match his customers
Backstory
Mokkar was born to a poor family and started trading by bartering his mother's preserved food for tools. He discovered a gift for negotiation and built a trading empire that spans multiple civilizations. He is one of the few orcs trusted by other races to deal fairly.
Story Hooks
- 1 Mokkar needs help escorting a valuable trade caravan through dangerous territory.
- 2 Someone is counterfeiting his trade seals, and he needs help finding the forger.
Narrative Value
Mokkar provides trade-related quests, access to rare goods, and a perspective on orcs as economic actors. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════