Ali Ibn Zephier

"Yes, but then things changed. I give you my oath that if you don't buy them at forty somebody else will."

- Ali Ibn Zsphier to Florin d'Artaud.

Ali Ibn Zephier is a merchant residing in Swamp Town, described as having plump cheeks whilst wearing a baggy sleeved shirt and broad turban. He has been at his trade long enough for fear to give way to caution, and for caution to give way to a careless fatalism. In this, at least, the sharpness of his wife's tongue had been a help. Despite this, his singsong accent is rich with professional charm.

A seller of gunpowder, Ali finds demand for his wares skyrocket whenever new arrivals step ashore. Prices are quickly raised even after an agreement is made a week in advance. At times, he loses patience with buyers, seeing them as barbarous for showing a lack of manners.

Source

 * : The Burning Shore (novel) by Robert Earl
 * : Chapter 7

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