[ih-ly-ah-nah beh-too-ee-an]
Basic Information
- Name: Ilyana Betuian
- Species: Human
- Gender: Female
- Age: 41 years
- Occupation: Merchant
- Affiliation: Trade Guilds of Siar’Morrin
- Home Region: Shadow Aisle Mountains
Physical Description
- Appearance: Ilyana is a vibrant and charismatic figure, often seen in elaborate, travel-friendly attire that showcases fabrics and styles from various regions of Siar’Morrin. She has long, flowing auburn hair and sharp, observant eyes that miss no details. Her attire is as much a tool of her trade as it is a statement of her personal style, often adorned with jewels and trinkets from her travels.
- Height: 170 cm
- Weight: 65 kg
- Distinguishing Features: Notable for her collection of exotic jewelry, each piece with its own story and significance, often used to charm and engage potential business partners and clients.
Personality
- Traits: Astute, persuasive, and highly resourceful. Ilyana is known for her sharp business acumen and her ability to negotiate across cultural and regional divides.
- Strengths: Exceptional negotiation skills, deep understanding of regional and international trade markets, and a vast network of contacts across Siar’Morrin.
- Weaknesses: Her ambition and focus on expanding her trade empire can sometimes lead to overlooking local issues or underestimating the intricacies of political entanglements.
- Goals and Motivations: To solidify her position as a premier merchant within and beyond Siar’Morrin, leveraging her unique access to Iterdeep to secure exclusive trade agreements and rare goods.
Background
- Early Life: Born into a modest trading family, Ilyana quickly demonstrated a natural talent for commerce and a curiosity for the wider world.
- Education: She learned the trade from her parents and expanded her knowledge through extensive travels and apprenticeships with various merchant guilds.
- Key Events: Secured a rare permit for trade in and out of the Shadow Aisle Mountains due to her proven reliability and long standing friendship with King Vornis Thenos.
- Relationships: While she maintains strong professional relationships, her personal connections are carefully curated to support her business interests. She is respected and well-liked but guards her privacy diligently.
Skills and Abilities
- Combat Skills: While not a fighter, Ilyana has basic self-defense training and employs a personal guard for protection during her travels.
- Technical Skills: Expert in logistics, multilingual, and proficient in the use of trade-specific technologies that assist in inventory management and long-distance communication.
- Special Abilities: Her natural charm has granted her access many people and places not usually afforded to merchants.
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Significant Events
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Ilyana Betuian is a key figure in the trade dynamics of Siar’Morrin and the Shadow Aisle Mountains, known for her savvy negotiations and the ability to bridge isolated communities through commerce. Her influence extends far beyond simple trade, impacting regional politics and economic development.