Valdemar is a jeweler. He'll make anything if the price is right - he'll use toxic or illegal materials, or put curses on his projects (with the help of Kanayama and Kayanar). He's got deep roots in the Sornieth black market; any self-respecting mob boss or cult leader needs some morally dubious bling, and Valdemar is happy to provide. In return, they offer him top-notch, rare gemstones. His favorite material, however, is Pearlcatcher pearls. In the daylight, he works with ethically sourced pearls, usually from fallen dragons who wished to leave something beautiful for their families. Of course, he has no qualms about using stolen pearls. In fact, this is precisely why he's so close with Abandon...