Varisia

Banny Harker is a lean, sharp-featured man in his mid-30s, with dark, sunken eyes that hint at long nights and relentless work. His short, dark hair is often slicked back with sweat, and his calloused hands bear numerous small cuts and splinters from years of handling rough timber. He wears a simple but well-maintained vest over a sturdy work shirt, with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows. His ever-present ledger book is tucked under one arm, and his expression is almost always one of impatience or calculation.

Calculating & Cold-Hearted – Focused entirely on profits and efficiency, showing little concern for worker safety. Workaholic – Spends most of his time at the mill, obsessed with productivity and numbers. Arrogant & Dismissive – Thinks he knows better than the town council and ignores complaints. Secretive & Paranoid – Always watching his back, knowing that his enemies are waiting for him to slip up. Untrusting – Keeps meticulous records, convinced that his own workers might try to cheat him.

Banny Harker was born into poverty in Magnimar, but his sharp mind and ruthless work ethic set him apart. He climbed from mill laborer to overseer, catching the attention of the Scarnetti family, who saw his efficiency as an asset. They installed him as manager of the Sandpoint Lumber Mill, trusting him to maximize profits—no matter the cost. Under his leadership, the mill operates longer hours than ever, pushing workers to exhaustion to meet Magnimar’s growing demand for lumber. Complaints about noise and overworked laborers have mounted, but his ties to the Scarnettis shield him. His business-first mindset makes him respected by some but resented by others, especially the Carpenter’s Guild, who see his lumber hoarding as a direct threat. Despite his cold demeanor, rumors swirl of an affair with Katrine Vinder, the spirited daughter of a local merchant, a secret that could bring him trouble.