Mercer (the Magnificent)

Mercer is the first and current governor of the New Pyleaus colony. A holdover from his previous career, Mercer tends to dress in flamboyant entertainer's clothes and always keeps his instrument close at hand.

Mercer has a strong belief in personal freedom and responsibility, which has led to some citizens questioning his decisions, especially the release and pardon of Beaumont and the emancipation of the Warforge Crush. These choices most likley led to the recent assassination attempt.

Background
A bard by trade, Mercer has spent a good portion of his life on the road. He tends not to speak much about his past but has mentioned in passing that he is from Gant.

New Pyleaus
Mercer arrived on the *ship name* and assisted in the exploration and founding of New Pyleaus. During the initial exploration of the area, Mercer befriended a wounded dog-human creature. Although initially hampered by the language barriers, Mercer helped make peaceful contact with the Water People and now counts them as allies of the colony.

Mercer was the first to raise concern over Corgendash's attempt to claim the governance of the colony and insisted that the people choose who should lead them. After a fierce debate, he received the majority of the votes verses his two opponents, the Imperial-favorite Corgendash and Gantish freedom-fighter/terrorist Beaumont. Believing that it is beneficial to have a variety of opinions to consider, he immediately offered both Corgendash and Beaumont positions on the council as advisors.