realistic, fantasy style, Aric Frostbeard cuts an imposing figure, standing tall and proud amidst the opulent surroundings of the Frostpeak Emporium. His beard is a cascade of shimmering ice, frosted with snow and woven with enchanted crystals that glow softly in the dim light. His piercing blue eyes betray a keen intelligence and a hint of mischief, as if he knows far more than he lets on. Clad in robes of deep blue trimmed with silver, Aric exudes an air of authority and confidence, his every movement calculated and deliberate. Around his neck, he wears a pendant fashioned from a rare ice crystal, said to possess the power to channel the magic of the frozen North. Despite his frosty exterior, Aric is a charismatic and charming individual, capable of putting even the most wary of traders at ease with his disarming smile and smooth words. Yet beneath his affable facade lies a keen mind and a cunning intellect, always plotting and scheming to further the interests of his frost giant benefactors. Aric Frostbeard is the epitome of a frost giant proxy trader, a master of deception and subterfuge who operates from the shadows, manipulating the currents of commerce to serve the interests of his enigmatic patrons. To those who cross his path, he is a formidable adversary, capable of outwitting even the most seasoned of traders with his wit and guile.