Khari Lucas
The Merchant - Looks Looks: “There was a Merchant with a forking beard, And motley dress; high on his horse he sat, Upon his head a Flemish beaver hat, And on his feet daintily buckled boots” Motley – multicolored Wears somewhat of a fancy hat, and fancy boots. Perhaps and indicator of his skill as a merchant.
He speaks solemnly “He harped on his increase of capital”. He is a braggart He is a very good trader, and specializes in exchanges Carries himself well, and is charismatic Has secret debt? The Man Himself
The Franklin White Beard Cheerful Most likely sort of large Wealthy Landowner
Most Likely Hedonistic “Epicurus’ very son” Generous “As noted as St. Julian was for bounty…” Opens house up to all Allows all people to drink and be fed the finest food His Philosophy
Performs several jobs, and performs them all well “As Justice at the Sessions, none stood higher” “As Sheriff He checked audit, every entry” “He was a model among landed gentry His Work Ethic