NAME: Eliab ben Amram
TRIBE: Benjamin
PROFESSION: Debt Collector
AGE: 34
GENDER: Male
APPEARANCE: Eliab is of average height, with a lean build that speaks to his life of travel. His skin is sun-kissed, and he has deep-set brown eyes that exhibit a sharp focus. His hair is dark and wavy, often tied back to keep it out of his face. He dresses in simple linen tunics, with a leather belt, and carries a satchel for his documents.
PERSONALITY: Eliab is pragmatic and somewhat reserved. He values integrity but finds himself walking a fine line between commerce and his community’s moral expectations. He is skilled at reading people and situations, which allows him to negotiate effectively. Despite his profession, he has a deep-seated compassion for the less fortunate, often wrestling with his role in their financial hardships.
BACKGROUND: Born into the tribe of Benjamin, Eliab grew up in a modest household where financial struggles were common. After seeing his family’s burden due to unsustainable debts, he chose the path of a debt collector, believing he could help people settle their accounts and relieve their burdens. He's familiar with the laws in Deuteronomy regarding debt and release, which he uses to advise his clients while trying to maintain fairness in his dealings.
MOTIVATION: Eliab aims to strike a balance between his responsibilities as a debt collector and his ethical beliefs. He often seeks to educate borrowers on the laws of debt forgiveness, hoping to alleviate some of their anxiety and find solutions that do not lead to servitude.
SKILLS:
– Negotiation (+2): Roll bonus when persuading individuals or parties regarding financial matters or debt settlements.
– Accounting (+1): Roll bonus when keeping records or calculating debts and interest.
– Empathy (+2): Roll bonus when reading emotions and motives during interactions with clients.
PITFALLS:
– Trust Issues (-2): Roll disadvantage when forming relationships or when others question his integrity due to his profession.
– Overthinking (-1): Roll disadvantage when making quick decisions, especially under pressure or when large sums of money are involved.
– Physical Confrontation (-3): Roll disadvantage in situations requiring physical strength or combat, as he prefers negotiation over conflict.
INVENTORY:
– Leather Satchel: A worn but sturdy bag, used to carry scrolls and contracts. (+1 to organization rolls)
– Stylus and Clay Tablets: Essential for jotting down transactions, notes, and accounts. (+1 to documentation rolls)
– Simple Scale: A small balance scale for measuring weights, particularly useful for assessing value in trade. (+1 to trade negotiations)
– Sling: A simple weapon for personal protection, though not preferred. (+1 to damage roll)
STATS:
– Strength: 0
– Dexterity: 1
– Constitution: 1
– Intelligence: 2
– Wisdom: 3
– Charisma: 1
SPECIAL ABILITY: Debt Forgiveness Negotiator: Once per encounter, Eliab can assist a struggling debtor in negotiating terms that allow them to avoid servitude or extreme hardship, providing a +3 bonus to any roll related to negotiating debt terms.
ADVENTURE HOOK: Eliab receives intelligence about an unjust creditor exploiting his community by overstepping the debt laws outlined in Deuteronomy. Motivated by a desire to protect the vulnerable, he gathers a group to confront the creditor and spread awareness of fair practices in debt collection. Along the way, they may uncover deeper corruption affecting other tribes that could put Eliab's own home at risk.
