William

Biodata

Background & History

William is a wealthy second-generation merchant captain from Wenden Port who runs trading routes between Wenden Port and the Ice Plains, supplying liquor and wheat to local tribes in exchange for animal pelts and miscellaneous cargo 9. In his early thirties and the owner of a twin-masted sailing vessel capable of long voyages, he possesses substantial savings 9. He forms an alliance and close friendship with Kraft, later partnering with him for expeditions and trading ventures, such as exploring the arid southern region and the Southern Hills mine for valuable alchemical ingredients and wealth 9 84 96 107. After acquiring a new ship named the Snow Rime, he expands his trade operations and continues his seafaring ventures 409.

Personality

William is practical, decisive, and determined, driven by business acumen and a willingness to take calculated risks in long-distance trade 100 409. Though initially skeptical and unaccustomed to supernatural anomalies, he displays remarkable resilience and adaptability when thrust into terrifying, unexplainable situations in the Deep Layers alongside Kraft 118 121. He holds a strong faith in the Heavenly Father, frequently invoking Him or offering donations 96 110. Despite his tough, seafaring exterior and aging stamina, he deeply values his partnership and shared ventures with Kraft 110 409.

Equipment & Weapons & Items

• Twin-Masted Sailing Vessel: Initially his primary merchant ship, later upgraded to a larger vessel named the Snow Rime 9 409.
• Torches and Exploration Gear: Standard equipment used during hazardous underground and mountain expeditions 100 116.
• Furs: High-quality furs sourced from northern trade routes, sold to travelers like Frank to combat bitter cold 10.

Relationships

• Kraft — Business partner, deep companion, and guide through supernatural anomalies; William frequently accompanies him on dangerous underground expeditions 84 96 118.
• Kup — Companion and member of their exploratory expeditions 96 125.
• Frank — Missionary passenger whom William transported to the Ice Plains 10.
• Bjorn — Leader of the local tribes along the Ice Plains trading route 10.