Overview

Emric Toln is a third-tier runner for the Scribes’ Guild in Crimmor—a man who trades not in goods, but in information, correspondence, and the quiet passage of trade scripts. Though officially low on the guild’s hierarchy, Emric has made himself invaluable by staying reliable, unnoticed, and everywhere at once.
He moves sealed letters, trade documents, and sensitive contracts through the city with practiced discretion. Emric’s reputation rests on his ability to know things without ever appearing to listen.

Appearance

Emric is a slight, unassuming man in his late twenties with sandy hair, ink-stained fingers, and a habit of smoothing his plain, functional tunic as though trying to iron out the wrinkles of his life. He carries a leather satchel bulging with scrolls and sealed letters, and though his face is forgettable, his watchful eyes miss little.

Personality & Traits

Careful and Curious. Emric always gathers more information than requested, out of instinct more than ambition.
Cautiously Brave. He is not a fighter, but he has learned when to stand his ground.
Discreet. He knows how to pass along sensitive information without attracting attention.
Subtle Operator. He understands the quiet languages of the city—whispers, silences, and the weight of a sealed letter.

Duties & Influence

Scribes’ Guild: Emric serves as a trusted but minor courier, running sealed correspondences between merchants, guilds, and city officials. His work takes him to docks, warehouses, trade offices, and occasionally the seedier corners of Crimmor.
Informal Networks: He has formed quiet relationships with dockworkers, scribes, and low-level guild members who often overhear more than they should.
Observer of City Currents: Emric notices shifts in the flow of goods, the sudden movement of crates, and the subtle patterns of who visits which warehouses.

Plot Hooks & Story Integration

Eyes on the Riverhand: Emric holds knowledge about the Riverhand Exchange—its movements, marks, and potential connections to smuggling operations.
Out of His Depth: Emric may stumble upon information that places him in danger, drawing attention from those who prefer silence.
The Missing Courier: One of Emric’s fellow scribes vanishes after carrying sensitive documents—he is quietly seeking someone who can investigate without drawing the guild’s notice.
The Double Cross: Emric is quietly approached by a faction seeking to buy his silence or loyalty. His cautious independence makes him difficult to sway, but his safety is not guaranteed.