Korik Voliviuus

Korik was born a slave in the city of Gulg, and spent his early childhood as a servant to a local artisan. His mother Vosdra, also a slave, had borne him with Genar Voliviuus, the patriarch of a local noble family. Vosdra had spent many years trying to prove that Korik was Genar's son, hoping for him to escape slavery in this way. Upon his tenth year, Korik developed the stark black eyes that were characteristic of the Voliviuus House, thus allowing for him to be proven as Genar's bastard. Though illegitimate, he was still welcomed to the house, though he would not see Vosdra again.

After working for all of his childhood, Korik spent his teenage years indulging in the benefits of the nobility. The rest of his family liked him little, and Korik had most his friends amongst the servants of the house. The Voliviuus House was renowned for their wealth, and liked to adorn themselves with gems and other riches. They had strong connections to the Inika merchant house, where they attained their jewellery and other prestige items. Korik decided to advance deeper into the world of leisure and wealth by taking an interest in jewellery and gems. He became an envoy of sorts to the House, forging strong connections to the head of the House, Taiy Portnyx, and learning the craft of jewellery. Korik's father Genar, had always been an intellectual, and was secretly fascinated by literature. When Korik was 20, this was discovered by one of Genar's servants, who reported the secret to Voliviuus' rival house, the Larechs. They revealed this to Queen Sorcerer Lalali-Puy, who swiftly arrested Genar and other family members for breaking the law.

Korik rushed to the Inika House, looking to them for refuge. Portnyx agreed to allow Korik to escape, by setting him up as a hand on an outgoing caravan. This caravan was headed to Tyr, and was small and lightweight, as was the wont of Inika caravans. By the time they reached the city-state, Korik was reminded of the life of labour, and was wishing to return to his ways of leisure. At Tyr, King Tithian was running a great series of games. The prize for all of this was the chalice of the Efreeti Genie Maetan. Korik used his skills to procure a set of stunning gems, which he offered to add to the massive prize pool. Thanks to this, he was given access to the stadium to witness the games. Rokor, the great Mul gladiator, ended up winning the games, and the chalice. With his access to the lower levels of the stadium, Korik followed Rokor, waiting for him to relieve himself after the games. Once he did, Korik switched the chalice with a well-crafted forgery.

Now with the chalice in his possession, Korik made a pact with the Genie Maetan, promising to honour him with gold and riches in exchange for the comforts of the chalice. The chalice allows for a reprieve in the midst of even the most stunningly hot Athasian days. After attaining some more wealth, Korik purchased the cloak of the Manta Ray, allowing to him breathe underwater. Hence, his chalice can act as a portable pool. He likes to fill it with wine, and so he constantly reeks of it. Maetan has granted him a servant, whom Korik calls "Boy." As the servant takes the form of whatever the master desires most, Boy looks like Korik, only much more attractive.

Korik is incredibly lazy, and only wishes to labour for the minimum possible amount of time. He is always willing to cut a deal, and is fascinated by wealth and jewellery in all its forms. He cares about his appearance greatly, and takes insults (especially those about his weight) seriously. He always wears a multitude of rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Being as self-centered as he is, Korik is not especially empathetic or good. He does respect the importance of the deal, and the law, however. He still functions as a travelling merchant of the Inika House, selling jewellery and other goods.