Rashid Al-Nadir
Human • Commoner • Neutral
Age: 48
Gender: Female
Languages: Common, Undercommon
Occupation: Desert merchant
Location: Desert bazaar • Caravan routes • Oasis markets
Adventure Hooks: Needs help transporting valuable goods, seeks guards for a dangerous journey, or offers payment for recovering merchandise lost along a trade route.
Appearance.
Rashid is a broad-shouldered man with dark skin, a neatly groomed black beard, and sharp blue eyes that seem to sparkle whenever he is telling a story. He wears layered desert robes in muted browns and creams, topped with a large white turban decorated with a blue gemstone and dark feather. His broad smile and relaxed posture make him appear approachable despite the expensive details of his clothing.
Personality.
Rashid is cheerful, charming, and almost impossible to discourage, treating haggling as a form of friendly conversation rather than a serious business transaction. He loves making grand claims about the quality and rarity of his merchandise, occasionally becoming so enthusiastic that he forgets what price he originally asked for. He is generous with food and conversation, but remembers every favor someone owes him.
Backstory.
Rashid was raised among a family of traders and spent most of his youth traveling between desert settlements with their caravans. After taking over a small trading business of his own, he expanded his routes and became known for finding unusual goods in places other merchants overlook. His reputation rests as much on his personality as it does on the things he sells.
Motivations.
Rashid dreams of visiting every major market in the region and becoming familiar enough with each one to know exactly what its people want. He also hopes to eventually retire somewhere comfortable and spend his days telling increasingly exaggerated stories about his travels.
Flaws.
Rashid cannot resist making a deal, even when he has no real need for what is being offered. He also has a habit of talking himself into commitments before considering whether he actually has the time or resources to fulfill them.
Secrets.
Rashid sleeps with a stuffed camel, an old, slightly battered toy from his childhood; he would be mortified if anyone discovered it. He has an irrational hatred of the color red and will quietly avoid buying, wearing, or displaying anything red.