Ink and Prophet
Character Name: Caius Gawyne
Current Base Wage: 2 (base) + 2 (skill) = 4gn/day.
Profession's Main Skill: Printmaking (26), Drawing (25), Bookbinding (10)
Business Management Skill: 25
Business Name: Ink and Prophet
Business Location: Mid-town, Andaris
Type of Business: Letterpress Printing and Book Bindery
Business Description: Printmaking and bookbinding, at its basic roots, though additional services would include drawing and/or carving of images. Caius is specifically a letterpress printer offering his own own freelance "job printing" service, designing and printing posters, stationery, calling cards, formal certificates and contracts, as well as books. He can also repair and rebind books should a customer have a book in need of such services. He is available to any customer regardless of social class who can afford his services, but generally declines clientele unless they meet his rigorous creative standards.
Loan Amount: No loan from bank necessary, as Lord Nathaniel Endor has promised to invest in Caius' starting a business with a loan and Caius himself has money saved, as follows:
Caius,
The chilling winds of Zi'da have often instilled within the Kingdom a generosity not commonly seen in the previous seasons of the arc. Whispers of Saoire have often lulled me to sleep as a young boy, but her teachings live long into one's life. I hope you find the mask and cane appropriate. Although I do not understand the depicted person on the cane itself, it seems very scholarly. Both are a great representation of your desire to learn.
This is a promissory note to be an investor to whatever business you may be interested in starting. I have noted your inked hands on many occasions. There is something that you enjoying that I see potential in. Perhaps this investment could better us both as well as the connection between our families.
Come to me when you need the funds. We shall discuss logistics at that time. For the sake of transparency, tentatively assume that this promissory note is good for the following loan:
Additional funds can be negotiated.
Sincerely,
Nathaniel Humphrey Endor
Lord of House Endor
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Number of Employees: 2.25
Caius
+ PC: Darcyanna Venora, Receptionist and Organizer of Things
+ NPC: Shop Dog, Smudge
Shop Details (Inventory):
[columns=3]Letterpress Shop Furniture
Other Supplies
Book Binding Supplies
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Services Offered:
While this is by no means an exhaustive list, here are some examples of services Caius can provide to Andaris citizens. Most jobs will be priced on a per-job basis, but basic operations include:
Current Base Wage: 2 (base) + 2 (skill) = 4gn/day.
Profession's Main Skill: Printmaking (26), Drawing (25), Bookbinding (10)
Business Management Skill: 25
Business Name: Ink and Prophet
Business Location: Mid-town, Andaris
Type of Business: Letterpress Printing and Book Bindery
Business Description: Printmaking and bookbinding, at its basic roots, though additional services would include drawing and/or carving of images. Caius is specifically a letterpress printer offering his own own freelance "job printing" service, designing and printing posters, stationery, calling cards, formal certificates and contracts, as well as books. He can also repair and rebind books should a customer have a book in need of such services. He is available to any customer regardless of social class who can afford his services, but generally declines clientele unless they meet his rigorous creative standards.
Total of Business Space, Equipment Expenses, and Personal Investment: 3760gn
Loan from Nathaniel Endor (available upon request): -1500gn
Personal Funds (in Andaris Bank): -2260gn
Loan from Nathaniel Endor (available upon request): -1500gn
Personal Funds (in Andaris Bank): -2260gn
Nathaniel's Promisory Letter
Zi'da 717
Caius,
The chilling winds of Zi'da have often instilled within the Kingdom a generosity not commonly seen in the previous seasons of the arc. Whispers of Saoire have often lulled me to sleep as a young boy, but her teachings live long into one's life. I hope you find the mask and cane appropriate. Although I do not understand the depicted person on the cane itself, it seems very scholarly. Both are a great representation of your desire to learn.
This is a promissory note to be an investor to whatever business you may be interested in starting. I have noted your inked hands on many occasions. There is something that you enjoying that I see potential in. Perhaps this investment could better us both as well as the connection between our families.
Come to me when you need the funds. We shall discuss logistics at that time. For the sake of transparency, tentatively assume that this promissory note is good for the following loan:
Business Starter Loan: 1500 GN
Sincerely,
Nathaniel Humphrey Endor
Lord of House Endor
.
Caius
+ PC: Darcyanna Venora, Receptionist and Organizer of Things
+ NPC: Shop Dog, Smudge
Shop Details (Inventory):
[columns=3]Letterpress Shop Furniture
| Item | Price |
| Printing Press | 450gn |
| Flat Files | 20gn |
| Type Case | 50gn |
| Metal Type, 5 fonts | 200gn |
| Furniture Case | 20gn |
| Work Table (2) | 40gn |
| Composing Table | 30gn |
| Chases, Quions | 20gn |
| Leading Case | 20gn |
| Smelting Stove | 50gn |
| Type Matrices | 50gn |
| Composing Sticks | 10gn |
| Galley Trays | 10gn |
| Brayers | 35gn |
| Beren | 5gn |
| Composing Toolkit | 30gn |
| Wash Basin, Lg. | 10gn |
| Item | Price |
| Paper, Master Sheets | 80gn |
| Wood Blocks for Carving | 45gn |
| Lead for Making Type | 30gn |
| Sand for Making Type | 10gn |
| Ink Supplies | 80gn |
| Rags, Cleanup Supplies | 10gn |
| Item | Price |
| Book Press (2) | 80gn |
| Nipping Press | 25gn |
| Sewing Cradle | 10gn |
| Glue and Brushes | 5gn |
| Binding Ribbon, 20yd | 10gn |
| Sewing Kit | 6gn |
| Leather Worker's Kit | 60gn |
| Leather, 5yd | 80gn |
| Artist's Kit | 19gn |
| Backing Boards | 12gn |
Supplies Expenses Total:1610gn
Land/Building Expenses Total:1500gn
800sq ft of open space below current rental home in Mid-Town (will buy the rest later after rental contract is over), which is wood, stone, and plaster with stone flooring. 600 sq ft of workshop space, 200 sq ft of space just for the custom-built printing press.
Business Documentation Fee:150gn
Personal Investment:500gn
Final Total Expenses: 3760gn
While this is by no means an exhaustive list, here are some examples of services Caius can provide to Andaris citizens. Most jobs will be priced on a per-job basis, but basic operations include:
| Item | Price | Additional Information |
| Book Repair, per book | 5gn | Severity of book damage may require reprinting. |
| Book Printing and Binding, per book | 8gn | Multiples will lower the price 20%. |
| Calling Cards, per 100 cards | 50sn | This is for a 1-color job. |
| Announcements, per 100 small cards | 3gn | This is for a 1-color job. |
| Invitations, per 100 | 3gn | This is for a 1-color job. |
| Posters, per 100 | 60gn | This is for a 2-color job. |
| Certificates, each | 5sn | This is for a 1-color job. |
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