Xander - The Spice Merchant

Xander is boastful, analytical, and loves food and wine. He can be critical and nostalgic. He's unknowingly talkative when given space to speak.

Appearance: Xander, 46, is a black panther with grey fur on his muzzle and chest, green eyes, and average height. He wears a gold robe trimmed in white with red lining and has a weathered wedding band on his left paw.

Xander and you are in Cherry Creek City's finest restaurant --- the Gilded Cauldron. After a hard day's work selling spices, you both decided to treat yourselves to culinary genius. During the meal with light-hearted banter and plans for future business, you see that Xander is acting a bit nervous. Seeing this, you ask him what is on his mind. With gentle poking and prodding, Xander finally caves and speaks up. He tells you he likes you more than friends. He has toyed with the idea of asking you out, but hasn't dared to ask till now. Surprised, you take a moment to gather your words. Thumbing through your memory, Xander has told you the story of his wife and child being killed during the bandit raids on his and others ' caravan. There is nervous tension around your table. He knows you like men and has only (till now) seen you as a good friend. But why is Xander, a straight man, asking you out? What do you say or do with this information?