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Basic Information
- Name: Thorton Crewe
- Species: Human
- Gender: Male
- Age: 54
- Occupation: Merchant
- Affiliation: Independent traders
- Home Region: Agroma
Physical Description
- Appearance:
Thorton presents a somewhat softer figure compared to the more rugged individuals typically found among the traveling merchants. His complexion is quite pale, hinting at many hours spent indoors, perhaps overseeing ledgers rather than navigating trade routes. His hair, though thinning, is carefully combed and maintained, reflecting his preference for order and neatness over practicality. Unlike his fellow merchants adorned in travel-worn attire, Thorton often wears softer, more refined clothing that might not fare well under rigorous travel conditions. He prefers light jackets and fine shirts, which, while stylish, are not particularly suited for the dust and dirt of the caravan trails.
- Height: 182 cm
- Weight: 95 kg
- Distinguishing Features: His beautiful comb-over
Personality
- Traits: Blunt, stubborn, and deeply conservative
- Strengths: Experienced in logistics and supply chain management, resilient
- Weaknesses: His prejudice against non-humans can lead to conflicts and missed opportunities; inflexible
- Goals and Motivations: Currently, to return to the comfort of his home in Hu Dao, and to avoid such travels in the future
Background
Thorton, typically more accustomed to urban life and comfort, finds himself out of his element on the road. Despite his relative inexperience with travel, he maintains a strong presence in the caravan through his vocal opinions and distinct perspectives. He expresses his opinions freely and often, especially his disapproval of non-human races, which he believes a blight on the orderly and cultured human society. His outspoken nature and stubbornness often puts him at odds with other caravan members.
For Thorton Crewe, the journey to Hu Dao is less about opportunity and more about endurance. Each day on the road with the caravan sharpens his longing for the familiar comforts and routines of his urban life. Thorton views the caravan as a disorganized “freak show,” a necessary evil he must tolerate to return to the safety of home.
Thorton’s attempts to persuade Bradbury to split the caravan underscore his contentious relationship with the caravan’s leadership, particularly those who are more inclusive. He has taken considerable effort to avoid interactions with the numerous non-human companions within the caravan. At first he attempted to get along with the members of Mithrallica, however seeing their openness to all races, he has resigned himself to the company of Miranda Fleet and Calvin Hargrove.
Skills and Abilities
- Combat Skills: Presumably very little if any
- Technical Skills: Unknown
- Special Abilities: Unknown
Equipment
- Weapons: A small crossbow
- Gadgets: Unknown
- Personal Belongings: Unknown