Dissero
Breaking Even
Source: Image from the movie Inkheart - actor Paul Bettany
Name: Ereza Kep
Loyalties: GLF Inc., Dissero, Marrow & Illskin's
Role: Ereza Kep is the "face" of the man known as Mr. Black who owns the Marrow & Illskins chain of Alchemy shops throughout the galaxy. He conducts in-person meetings as a representative of Mr. Black's interests and intentions and carries out whatever other tasks Mr. Black would ask of him.
Development Threads:
Angst - Though not Ereza Kep's true first appearance, this is the first mimed appearance of the man through Dissero's sorcerer's frippery in assuming Kep's face for a job on Coruscant. Dissero plays the role of Kep well though he has yet to perfect Kep's strange way of speaking.
I See a Blood Moon Rising - Ereza Kep contacts Danger Arceneau in concern to Shares of Mohc Extractives owned by Mr. Black as the Mandalorian's move in to take Gromas.
Simply a Business Call - Ereza Kep convenes with Jared Ovmar for a stakes trade on behalf of Mr. Black.
If Perfection is Stagnation Then Heaven is a Swamp - Dissero assumes the face of Ereza Kep on occasion throughout the thread.
Spirits of the Dead - A short interlude of Ereza Kep before an old friend finds him out.
Ankarres What You Think - Ereza Kep arrives at the Katarn Homestead to broker a deal with Gabriel Sionoma and Avalore Eden on the care of their Ankarres trees in exchange for product to sell at Marrow & Illskins.
Age: 48
Species: Humanoid
Appearance: Chin length scraggly blond hair, blue eyes, 5'11''. 190lbs. Ereza Kep is a mangy looking man who aside from a slightly crazed gleam to his eyes is otherwise visually non-threatening. His clothing is namebrand and quality but old, worn, tattered, dirty and strangely well fitted to his lean physique. It gives the impression of a man who once knew the life of the high road and fell many lanes down into the bowels of society.
Personality: His broken basic and odd dialect don't leave much for others to guess on, but he's a scrappy, unpredictable sort which has garnered him enough of a reputation for most black market dealers to take him somewhat seriously. Kep has been known to work in the best interests of the highest bidder and for many years this made him rather untrustworthy in the eyes of many. However, when you're always the highest bidder - well, Kep is about the most trustworthy fellow you could find. He's a man that likes intrigue just about as much as he likes to make a credit. He's also not afraid of getting his hands dirty; be it with dirt or blood it makes no difference to him. He's not innocent and he doesn't act it, there's no false pretenses here when dealing with this man. If nothing else, he's always good on his word.
Force Sensitivity: "NFU"
Weapon of Choice: Street smarts. Fisticuffs. A blaster and a shiv. Any nearby heavy object. A smashed beer bottle. He's an opportunist.
Skills: Kep is known for his sense of value in things and his ability to sniff out fakes from the real deal. He has a keen awareness of when he's being put-upon or lied to about a deal or an item. His knowledge of ancient artifacts and history is striking for a man of his appearance and dialect - most sell him short because he sells himself short so well. He's good with mental math but terrible at being empathetic. Kep is a business man to the core.
Wealth: His wealth is that of Dissero's, so quite wealthy.
Combat Function: In a battle he can't win Kep is almost assured to flee rather than stay and fight. He has a reputation and a hide to protect, so he's not looking to get himself killed - nor is he the type to stick his neck out for others where it doesn't benefit him somehow. In a fight he is an opportunist and will use his surroundings to his advantage. Because he is a wiry build his assets are not in brute strength but in outwitting his opponent and staying out of reach.
Notable Possessions: An antique necklace on a brass chain worn around his neck at all times. It holds a special amulet of sentimental value.
History: Ereza Kep was as real as can be ... many years ago. Dissero met him in an underground exchange and black market on Coruscant while on the lookout for a certain artifact. Kep proved himself to be a wellspring of knowledge - for the right price, and Dissero instantly saw in the man the usefulness of his greed. He used Kep as an informant for several years while he established himself within the Sith Empire and later brought the man in to assist with cataloging and moving the entirety of the SE's archives and vaults from Korriban to the newly christened archives on Rudrig. During the fall of the Sith Empire Dissero lost touch with Kep and later learned the man had become a casualty of the One Sith on their insurgence into the Core.
But Dissero had a difficult time letting go of the unique face that had come to be so useful for him. He endeavored to recreate it as an alias for himself through alchemy through powers available to him from within his vast collective of stolen Imperial artifacts and knowledge. He has since used the face of Ereza Kep extensively throughout his following years while building up Great Leap Forward Inc. and the Marrow & Illskins storefronts. Kep has become, in essence, a second personality that he dons. Though it has taken him a while to perfect the dialect of the curious man, it now comes second nature to him as soon as he changes face.
Intent: As a reference for the alias Dissero has developed over the years to remain anonymous while maintaining the business of Great Leap Forward Inc. To be clear, Ereza Kep is an alias of Dissero. An SECRET alias known only by a very select few characters. This submission is merely to be used for OOC purposes.
