From the smell of fresh ink in the air the Barmaid would smile and pour Antonie a beer before he sat in his preferred seat at the bar.

Before taking his seat, he would simply wait for her attention, and kindly raise his glass to her.

-A Friendly Conversation

An middle aged man with a heavy grey beard.

When Antonie Laurent is not binding books, he retires after his job for a cold beer on a hot day.