Name
Haggai ben Shimon
Tribe
Judah
Profession
Market Broker
Haggai serves as a market broker in the bustling city of Hebron, facilitating trade between local farmers and merchants. He is skilled in negotiating prices and ensuring fair deals, which is crucial as David strengthens the economy of Judah following his conquests. His role helps the community thrive and provides him with insights into regional politics and trade dynamics.
Age
32
Gender
Male
Appearance
Haggai is of average height with a lean build, reflecting his active lifestyle in the market. He has dark, curly hair and a well-kept beard. His attire consists of a simple but clean tunic and a woolen shawl, indicating his modest living while also suggesting respectability.
Personality
Haggai is charismatic and persuasive, known for his ability to connect with people from all walks of life. He is shrewd in business, always looking for the best deals. However, he also has a compassionate side and cares about fairness in trade, often advocating for small farmers in negotiations.
Background
Born in a small farming village, Haggai learned about trade from his father, who was a humble farmer. After the death of his father, he moved to Hebron to pursue better opportunities. He quickly established himself as a reputable broker, gaining the trust of both traders and clients. Haggai has seen the impact of David’s reign on commerce and hopes to use his position to help his community prosper.
Motivation
Haggai is motivated by a desire to strengthen his community through fair trade and economic growth. He wishes to ensure that the farmers and craftsmen are adequately supported, especially as David’s campaigns shift the power dynamics in the region. He believes that a prosperous community can be a source of strength for Judah.
Skills
- Negotiation: +2 to charisma checks when brokering trades or making deals.
- Market Awareness: +1 to intelligence checks related to understanding market trends.
- Cultural Insight: +2 to wisdom checks when interacting with various tribal groups, allowing for better communication.
Pitfalls
- Over-Familiarity: Disadvantage on persuasion checks when dealing with clients he has worked with too often, as they may feel he plays favorites.
- Emotional Investment: Disadvantage on intelligence checks when making rational decisions that conflict with his empathy for struggling merchants.
Inventory
- Clay tablet and stylus: Used for writing down agreements and prices. Provides +1 to any intelligence check involving documentation.
- Leather pouch with weights: Essential for measuring goods, gives +1 to accuracy when weighing items.
- Simple scale: Used to ensure fairness in trade, giving +1 to integrity checks in negotiations.
Stats
- Strength: 0
- Dexterity: +1
- Constitution: 0
- Intelligence: +2
- Wisdom: +2
- Charisma: +3
Special Ability
Trickster’s Tongue: Haggai can manipulate the perception of his words, allowing him to reroll any failed charisma-based check once per day. This ability can be pivotal during critical negotiations or to sway opinions in his favor.
Adventure Hook
Haggai has intercepted rumors of a robbery planned against a caravan carrying valuable goods for the market. He seeks brave individuals to help secure the trade route and investigate the culprits, offering a share of the recovered goods as a reward. His connections might provide valuable information about the attackers and their motives.
