Erhard
Erhard was a merchant who traveled the world, buying and selling goods. He was a shrewd businessman, and he always made a profit. He was also a bit of a scoundrel, and he was not above cheating his customers if he could get away with it.
One day, Erhard was traveling through the land of Melromarc when he was attacked by a group of bandits. The bandits were led by a man named Motoyasu Kitamura, who was one of the Four Cardinal Heroes. Erhard fought bravely, but he was outnumbered and outmatched. Just when it seemed like he was about to be defeated, he was saved by Naofumi Iwatani, the Shield Hero.
Naofumi and Erhard became friends, and they traveled together for a time. Erhard taught Naofumi about the world of Melromarc, and Naofumi helped Erhard to become a better person.
Eventually, Erhard decided to return to his home country. He said goodbye to Naofumi, and he promised to come back and visit someday.
Erhard was a complex character. He was a good man, but he was also flawed. He was a scoundrel, but he was also brave. He was a