Arlin Faelan

Arlin Faelan
General Information
Full Name:	Arlin Faelan Bookbinder
Race:	Human
Gender:	Male
Sexual Orientation:	Heterosexual
Age:	35
Date of Birth:	March 14th
Country of Origin:	Valenbrook
Appearance
Hair Color:	Brown
Eye Color:	Hazel
Height:	5’8”
Weight:	165 lbs
Additional Information
Aliases:	“Bibliobinder”, “Arl the Scroll”
Religion:	Worshiper of Eldra, Goddess of Knowledge
Alignment:	Neutral Good
Creed:	"Every book holds a world, every artifact tells a story."
Occupation:	Merchant specializing in rare books and cultural artifacts.
Income:	Moderate to high (depending on the rarity of the artifacts he comes across)
Marital Status:	Single
Player:	fidesratioque

Biography

Arlin Bookbinder, born in the bustling trade city of Valenbrook. His family ran a modest bookbinding business, and from a young age, Arlin developed a deep appreciation for literature and history. His wanderlust and sharp business acumen led him to explore the various cities, towns, and villages of his country and beyond. He saw an opportunity to combine his love for books and artifacts with commerce and thus became a specialized merchant. Despite the dangerous journeys and the politics of acquiring rare artifacts, Arlin always made sure his methods remained ethical, choosing never to deal with stolen or forbidden goods. His thirst for knowledge later took him to the esteemed Valethorn University, where he studied law, history, and mythology. His reputation has made him sought after by scholars, mages, and collectors across the realm – and naturally also drew those to him who enjoyed corrupting the uncorrupted.

Personality

Arlin is genial and has an average demeanor. He's quick to smile and loves sharing stories about his finds. Although he generally tries to blend in, Arlin's passion for his work is palpable when he starts talking about a particular piece's history or origin. His negotiation style is fair, yet firm. He's known to occasionally quote laws or historical precedents, catching many off-guard, or irritating them, with his vast knowledge.

Physical Description

Medium stature with a stocky build, Arlin has a friendly face framed by a short, neat beard. His clothes are generally nondescript, favoring muted browns and grays to blend in during his travels, but he's often seen wearing unusual scarves, each telling a different story or representing a different culture or legend.

Abilities & Skills

Mundane Skills

Expertise in bookbinding and artifact preservation

Historical and literary knowledge

Multilingual

Skilled negotiator

Magic Skills

Basic enchantments to preserve book quality

Minor wards to protect against theft or damage

Goals

To find and preserve the 'Chronicle of Lost Empires,' a rumored book detailing forgotten civilizations.

Establish and sponsor a grand library at Valethorn University in his name, for the public to access and learn from his collections.