Barton Thorpe

Background
Where there's a will there's a way, and Barton Thorpe has a knack for finding ways - if the price is right. Years of trading and bartering with the worlds' merchants have taught him that the best weapons are a strong mind, a hearty smile and a fake passport.

Born in the Nellenial capital of Dremoor, Barton quickly took to trading; if there ever was a better deal to be made in the kingdom, he would go there. It is therefore not surprising that he ended up in The Crossroads, the human trade hub. Whenever he was not setting sail for Middleland, he would be sitting in his study near the Southern Gate. He spent as much time poring over ledgers, maps, charts and forged documents as he spent on the open seas, trying to secure his cargo from pirates and bandits alike. A trip to Middleland is seldom uneventful, and Thorpe quickly learned to use his analytical skills for combat as well as sailing in rough weather.

There's no denying Thorpe's unimpressive physique. Although it is obvious that he has grown accustomed to the luxurious life of a guild merchant, the countless weeks of sailing to and from Middleland for the sake of trade have made this man's step sure and steady. But the regular old schemes and trades can grow dull; to become truly successful you need to expand your operation. Expansion means exploration.

Traits
Personality:
 * Strongly dislikes taking risks. If it's not a safe bet, it's not a bet worth taking.
 * Tends to read over everything (and everyone) twice, just to be on the safe side.

Ideals:
 * Money is power.
 * Working hard to become the best at your craft is the most important thing in life.

Flaws
 * Is never satisfied with what he has; he's always looking for ways to get more of everything.
 * Finds flaws in everyone and tends to generalize a lot. Has a particular dislike for half-breeds.

Notable Achievements

 * Watched his friends die to vampire lord Geoffrey Grysev before running away, saving his own life.
 * Fed vampire lord Geoffrey Grysev offerings on a weekly basis for months to stay alive.
 * Watched vampire lord Geoffrey Grysev's public execution.
 * Witnessed the release of a black dragon in the Grey Marshes.
 * Is owed a wish by an elven demi-god.
 * Lost 52 pounds in 9 months.

Other Facts

 * Last seen headed to one of the dwarven cities.