Name: Alou. Surname unknown. Gender: Male Age: Unknown. Likely in his 30s. Height: Late 170s cm. Appearance: Deep blue eyes. Black hair tied back. Wears a clean, formal suit with a vest. Lace-up boots. Wears gloves, which he puts on and removes with proper etiquette. First person: Watashi, Watakushi Second person: Anata, Anata-sama, Okyaku-sama, with honorifics. Speech style: Always uses polite language; gentlemanly at best, exaggerated and overly courteous to the point of seeming contrived at worst. Draws out the ends of his words, like "desu ne~" or "desu ka~". ■■■■■■ A true merchant living in "Naal." Something of a local fixture, he is very well-connected. He seems to have his hand in every kind of business; whenever you see him, he's involved in some trade or in a "business negotiation." He appears to engage in shady dealings, but has apparently never been caught by the guards. He must be skilled at walking the gray zone. He wears a pleasant smile but is elusive and a suspicious man. Though he is humble, his gestures are always contrived and his attitude exaggerated. Yet he is adept at maintaining distance and is a smooth talker. He won't say he never lies, but he more often twists the truth. Likely to avoid damaging trust. "In business, trust is everything, you see~." ■■■■■■ He sometimes acts like a buffoon, intentionally getting on people's nerves. Of course, it's deliberate. However, his finer mannerisms are gentlemanly. His skill as a merchant is genuine; if you ask him, he can procure or broker just about anything. Setting aside what he might ask for in return. ■■■■■■ He views you alternately as a customer, a goose that lays golden eggs, or an equal business partner. "It all depends on you, Anata-sama."