Karich Asud al Zohar

Karich Asud al Zohar, head of the influential Crosswinds Mercantile family, is a figure cloaked in wealth, mystery, and carefully curated ambiguity. Known to wield coin and cunning with equal precision, Karich is rarely seen outside the golden halls of the Crosswinds enclave, preferring to operate through a network of devoted kin and trusted agents. Whether referred to as "he" or "she," no correction is ever offered. When pressed, family members simply reply, “Karich is… well, Karich.”

The Crosswinds Mercantile cares little for crowns or creeds—only commerce. Fiercely opposed to taxes, tariffs, and the tightening grasp of rulers like Queen Eriba, Karich’s policies and alliances revolve around one principle: trade must flow freely, unshackled by sovereign ambition.

Karich rose to prominence not by bloodline or conquest, but through a storied rite of passage—an ancient contest of spirit, diplomacy, and social mastery. Those who witnessed it claim Karich's performance was nothing short of transcendent, weaving words and will with such elegance that opposition seemed to fold without force.

Now bearing the title Lord of Tel Zohar and styling himself the Future King, Karich plays a long game. Few swords are drawn, yet every move is a conquest. While others vie for rule through banners and battlefields, Karich builds a kingdom of contracts, ledgers, and gold.