Grant of Ericson

A wealthy connoisseur of magical and historical artifacts, Grant of Ericson is a large hobgoblin who runs a bit of an underground speakeasy, gambling ring, and item shop. I call it an "item shop", because it's not clear that any category more exactly describes the sorts of things Grant is interested in. He deals in antiques, magical artifacts, and anything else he finds notable.

Grant runs his shop beneath a blacksmith in New Cametton, and his customers have been loyal enough to not rat him out yet. Perhaps its because they fear he may have more ability in his horde than they want to deal with. At any rate, those who stumble upon him in the right circumstances, or else those bearing his business card are free to enter the establishment and barter or buy whatever they might find, provided of course they can pay the fee.

Aside from the usual things one might trade for, Grant is also always interested in a more unconventional trade offer: taking a bit of fate. It's unclear to most of his patrons what exactly this means, but the automata fortune teller he directs them to in order to make the trade gives off a strangely legitimate aura, enough to dissuade many potential customers.