Beyond the Dark Production - ‘The Strata’ - Chapter 4 | Original audio drama
EurasianRob for Akintola
Akintola is a trader who travels between distant outposts in the Deadlands. He is charismatic and good natured and this helps to make him an excellent salesman as strangers are often quick to like him. He is well educated and well spoken. Although he drives a hard bargain he is not the type of person who would take advantage of people less fortunate than himself. Akintola is savvy and understands the vast differences between life in the metropolis of The Strata and the small Deadlands outposts. He uses this knowledge to make good decisions regarding his procurements. For example, he understands that an art relic of little value in the Deadlands can fetch a large sum of creds in Highgate City. Alternatively, a cheap and common component in Midtown can be worth a lot more in the technology-deprived Deadlands. Akintola has established himself as a valuable link between these disparate societies and as such he has developed a large network of contacts over the years.
Voice is low pitch.
(Instructing some workers about how his ship needs repairs. Conveys a sense of humour as he recalls what happened) “My ship hasn’t been running so smoothly of late, especially when I’m using high power. I was chased by some pirates a couple of days back and she started shaking so badly that I thought she might fall apart, right under my feet.”
(Empathising with some young workers who are stuck in Greywater. A sense of regret as he talks about how the world has been ruined) “I know what it’s like for youngsters out here in the wasteland. There’s an inevitable truth - you’re trapped with no escape. It’s not like you can go and cut down trees in order to build something - there are no forests left to plunder, just ash. You can’t hunt wild game and sell furs or meat - we humans have eradicated every species that once roamed these lands. The same goes for the seas - they’re practically empty.”
(Bargaining, trying to set up a deal) “I’ve known the captain for a long time now. He trusts my opinion. And for a small fee I’d be willing to offer... an endorsement to help convince him of your worth.”
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