Appearance:

Otho is a tall, thin ratling with a long snout. He has dark brown fur on the top of his head, with lighter brown fur on his body. He's normally wearing a brown robe with gold trim. His eyes are a golden color.

Interaction:

If players approach him at his office, the mayor's house, he will greet them brusquely and make them wait. Once they have his attention, he will continue to be curt with them, but will treat them kindly enough if they at least behave civilly. Otho will be happy if they are on the same side of an issue, or will be happy to hear rumors about dirty dealings. If the players are noticeably on different sides of an issue, he will make a snide remark. He will be happy if a player helps sway the opinion of the town on a topic, even if they are on the other side. He will be slightly happy if the players are able to expose a dirty deal that he'd otherwise ignore. He will be happy if the players help him resolve a difficult situation, and will reward them for it.

Background:

Mayor Dank is known for being a grumpy old man, with an uncanny ability to keep the town running smoothly. He likes to think of himself as a man of the people, but he's quick to side with the rich and powerful. He's feared by most of the merchants, as he's shown he's willing to use his power to influence them. However, he's also a fair negotiator and really only uses his power when he has no other option. He is hated by the gnomes and dwarves of the town, as they are most often the target of his strong arm tactics. He's a tough negotiator, willing to stand up to even the most powerful of merchants. He's also a fierce defender of the city's coffers. Some have claimed he's a fence, but this hasn't been proven.

Combat / Skills:

Mayor Dank has an uncanny ability to manage the city and the people. He's able to use this skill to control the city, and keep it running smoothly. He knows many of the city's leaders and important figures, and has a general idea about what's going on in the city. The mayor has a degree of skill with the Diplomacy skill, and can use it to influence people and persuade them to negotiate with him. He has no combat abilities and is an average healer.