Arathon Sylkas was born and raised in the trade town Catarius back in the Old World. In addition to the goods brought in to be traded, the town was also known for its goods made of the regions unique ironbark trees.
Growing up, Arathon enjoyed training with his retired soldier, turned guard, father but his true passion lie in the mercantile work his mother did. He learned to negotiate, appraise and deal with all kinds of people. In his own time he enjoys making items from wood, especially honing his craft with ironbark.
During one of his caravan travels to the city, his town was raided and destroyed by a demonic rift that was opened by a cult. His parents and their business were all lost in the violence. Having nothing left to hold him to the town, he joined a caravan to another city to try and make something for himself there.
When he arrived, his aspirations to own his own shop were dashed when he came to realize how little he had. He was taken in by the local church of Abadar and he put to use the training his father provided and the business accumen from his mother. Here he learned more of the world and beauty in it and determined his new goal.
He has joined the guild to learn of the new world; it's beauties, treasures and culture and to open a business of his own for making these things available to others as well.