Merchant Kings of Glimmergate

The Merchant Kings are the rulers of the city of Glimmergate. They regulate trade across the whole of the West Ridings and the deals between the West and the other nations of the Ridings. They are the richest, and therefore most powerful, people in the city. They are supported by other notable merchants in the city, though most merchants would (secretly or openly) like to replace a King to take their place at the top of the pecking order.

# **The Merchant Kings**

## Elizabeth Weaver, King of Silk

(Human.) She is an imperious and haughty human of about 50 years, she makes no attempt to disguise her distrust and dislike of anyone she deems less than herself, which is everyone. Always impeccably dressed. She does not like the tradition that results in her being referred to as a King.

## Gullmoth Ironhand, King of Steel

(Dwarf.)He is in charge of metals, coin, and, for some reason he doesn’t fully understand, real estate. A friendly dwarf for the most part, but utterly divorced from the plight of the poor folk.

## Captain Logamus, King of Wine

(Half-elf.) He is in charge of food and drink in the city. Once a fisherman he worked up from nothing to become merchant king though wise trading, charisma, and a reputation for being trustworthy. The name “Captain” is a relic of his time as a fisherman, but holds no meaning any more.

## Genie Hafftia, King of Gems

(Gnome.) She is in charge of gemstones and other rare and precious things. Frequently in conflict with Ironhand over who controls the supply of precious metals. She understands the plight of the people of Lowtown but, as the newest King, feels unable to make changes to the way things are.

# **Other Notable Merchants**

## Richard Dennis

Human. Deals in precious metals. Originally a blacksmith.

## Reginald Felurian

Tabaxi - Deals in Silks and fine fabrics from his home country. Reginald moved his family to Glimmergate in recent years and has quickly made a name for himself. Reginald aim is to raise his family's reputation and hopefully attain attain the title of King of Silks from Elizabeth Weaver. His brother Ambrose has helped in increasing the reputation of the Felurian family with his actions within the Adventurers Guild of Otha's Rest but has since retired. The Pride Silk imported from Reginald has helped massively in his goals.

## Van Dyne

Human. Deals in food. A big fan of whiskey. He has designs on a spot on the Merchant Kings.

## Harrison Patrick

Half-Elf. Deals in wine and has a small well stocked store in the market district called Patrick's Somellierry and owns and operates Warehouse B on Dock 7. This is a legitimately profitable business, but it also functions as a front for a trade in illegal drugs. He uses the Museum of Antiquities as a trading place as he is a shareholder and major donor to that establishment.

## “Ironside” Michelle

Goliath. Deals in weapons and armour. No nonsense lady. Detests the high society life and got rich mostly by accident by being the best at what she does, which is source and sell the best weapons and armour.

## Voorhys Plantek

Human. Deals in paper and other artistic supplies. He collects wine for personal interest. He had a daughter in the Adventurers Guild of Otha's Rest until her untimely demise.

## Eldon Kev

Human, apparently. This person was a front for the vampire Henrys von Valentine. At night Henrys would appear as Eldon, and in the day, when Henrys could not go out, Jax the changeling would assume his form and play the part. He had a legitimate business in fish and seafood from Warehouse A on Dock 12. He was killed by the Adventurer's Guild but, since no body was found, and no evidence for his vampiric nature was ever discovered, the mystery of his disappearance was never solved. The people of the city remain almost completely unaware of the fact a vampire had been in their midst for years.

## Carcery Findusburg

Human. An alchemist. He deals in ingredients and potions and explosions. Rarely seen at social events he is none the less responsible for fireworks at special occasions.

## Dinrimmon

Half-Elf. He deals in jewels and has excellent relations with the gnomes of Svirfgnomestown.