OOC Minecraft Username:  Are you at least 18 years old?: Yes Have you read the rules? (Link): Of course(Optional) How did you hear about Avalore?: Found it on a google search! Probably a website you vote on(Max. 1) Were you referred by someone? If so, please provide their in-game username: N/A (Optional) Introduce yourself if you’d like, as well as any creations you want to share (e.g. art, builds, skins): Hello~ I'm Caelaerin, a longtime roleplayer who's been away from it for a couple of years. I work as a carer for my little brother and I've just started an adult college course, so I may be a little busy sometimes, but I'll always do my best to reply or be on! — In-Character Read the following prompt: The sound of clinking glasses and idle chatter welcome you in as you find yourself stepping into The Full Cask. An older man with a full mustache and warm smile beckons you over to the bar he's tending. His gazes washes over you, a glint of some knowing look shining in his eyes. As you sit, his voice rumbles out: "Hello there stranger! What can I get for you?"  After you order, he continues to make small talk. "You must be a newcomer. I'm Maarten, glad to meet you." He says with a certain kindness in his tone.  "Tell me, what brings you to the Spire?"   How do you respond (in character)? (250 word minimum - please make sure to include at least three references to our lore in your response, with two coming from different pages in the Compendium.  Two of the three selected should also be in-depth, avoid simply name-dropping lore terms. Tie the terms into your character's backstory. Why are they important to them?)Usage of AI to generate, modify or translate the writing on your application will result in denial of your whitelist. There will be no chance to re-apply afterwards. Your Response: "Ho' there mannie! Good ta see a friendleh face aroun' 'ere, certainleh a sigh' for sore eyes, may teh sun shine on yer fer tha'! I'll 'ave yer most popular drink if yer dunnae mind." Came the rather uniquely accented voice. The man the voice belonged to was simple enough to describe; long ginger hair that obscured rounded ears, with a healthy pale skin and a pair of light blue eyes. The accent was, of course, a ruse - the man was a Valkian Merchant, one who knew well that an interesting merchant was often a successful one, especially having grown up surrounded by competitors. One needed to be unique, to draw in attention. A merchant can do nothing if nobody spares them a second glance, but the accent drew questions. It also helped that he had found this accent had a habit of sounding quite friendly. A trade with a shrewd stranger? That was a risk. An offer from a friend though? Now that you could trust. He grinned towards the barkeep, both large hands planting down on the desk with a thud. "Profit, me good man! Ah've seen in this smoll town, potential! Thinkin' O' settin' me roots dahn 'ere, providin' goods ta folk like yersen. Cannae lie, mystery 'as always been me missus. Jus' imagine wha' kinda thin's can be uncovered 'ere in tha' great big spire! Rare, pricey items! Ah mean ta make me own path in tha' market, ah do, an' ah dunnae mind sharin' tha' wit' yer, ah can tell yer a good man. Me an' you? We got honour. We go' standards eh? Won' take pennies off of those tha' need em, aye? Yer'll see, market always opens up fer men like us. Jus' yer wait." —   Character Race: Human Character Age: 24 Character Height: 6" Brief Physical Description: Long ginger hair that he lets free, allowing it to flow as wild as it likes. He possess a pair of warm eyes that shine an icy blue, further heated by his easy smile and cheery demeanour. The man is well built for his height, broad shoulders, though not particularly full of muscle, as if he travels a lot and knows how to protect himself, but doesn't train every day like some seasoned warrior. Image of Skin and Figura Model: