Rutger Anderson – Barge owner on the Vantun River. Has recently been transporting more people between the two
shores now that the peace treaty between the Tribal Lands and the Empire has been signed.
Joshua Armstrong – Human Berserker of Toln. Joshua is a low level priest of Toln currently in the Duchy of Rothgar.
He specializes in pole arms, swords, and blunt weapons. A simmering and angry young man, barely able to restrain his
violent tendencies. He feels that most of the world is against him, except his friends Taylor Al'thor and Samuel
Reynolds. Unfortunetly he has not seen his friends for many months, their various priestly devotions separating them for
a time.
Several years ago he almost attacked the Speaker of the One True Light when that notable came to speak with the Temple of the Nine in Nevan. He was one of the Trio who assassinated the former High Priest of the One True Light, Florian Cooper.
Robert Brioude - See Salinus Riven.
Nelson Cavanaugh – Master Merchant originally from Modan who was knighted. Not very pleasant. Specializes in
furniture
and wooden goods. Currently travelling the Empire buying and transporting specialty furniture.
Cherrison – Innkeeper of Karyn’s Crossing.
Conrad - Priest of Marach and Storm Warden; formerly of Nevan, currently residing in Dalius. He and an
acolyte named Piotr were
responsible for creating the snowstorm that froze Nevan for many weeks in 2328. They supposedly were "lost in a snowstorm
while hunting for food". They holed up in an abandoned section of underground tunnels they had prepared with preserved
food and water.
The plan was to create an extremely early cold winter. With a light food shortage and an obvious display of Marach's displeasure. When the Town of Nevan finally came to its collective senses, they would triumphantly return with a miraculous solution to the crisis. The final nail in the One True Light's coffin and the Temple of the Nine would welcome the priests of Piccor back into their fold. They didn't know about the blockade around the Nevan Lake, nor about the food shortage that resulted from the lack of trade along the Nevan River. The other priests of the Nine sent out search parties with no success. Elven operatives that found out about the plot mislead or killed any that got too close.
The priests were informed of the truth by Masark and his companions. Horrified by what they had done, they fought their elven jailers and returned to Nevan.
Florian Cooper – Former High Priest of the One True Light. Assassinated by a trio of priests in Nevan: Taylor
Al'thor, Joshua Armstrong, and Samuel Reynolds. A very warm and caring man killed in a very brutal and agonizing way with
a horrific poison known as Karacyx.
Jason Coso – Member of the Order of the Wand. A skilled wizard who knows the Mental and Energy Arkana. He is very
self-serving, scheming, and sneaky. He has no problem with setting up someone he knows is completely innocent if it will
promote one of his personal agendas. A very minor noble, he is filled with arrogance and snobbery to those he feels are
beneath him. Once worked for Neysa Ulan as an adjutant and assistant while she was in charge of conquering the Tribal
Lands.
Damien - He was the Child of the Dark and Highpriest of Lillith. He was born to Kartane and Lillith, the
goddess of evil. His birth was similar to the creation of the Children of the Light in many respects. He was slain
by Masark in the Dragonsmouth Desert, but is still called upon by Lillith when she requires an Apostle to accomplish an
important goal. His ability was manipulation of shadow, death, and darkness. He was associated with Ebony.
Michael Donson – Captain of the guard of Karyn’s crossing. Hostile, belligerent,and a perfect example of the
peasants of Karyn’s crossing. Aided against the elves during the battle of Modan.
James Dublin – Mad merchant bomber of Modan and he loves working with the alchemical explosive red powder. Worked with
elven clans to destroy the temple of Piccor in Modan. Also involved in the plot to assassinate Emperor Frederick
Strauslaun XVI. Current whereabouts are unknown.
Minna Duluc – A Lieutenant of the City Guard of Modan, equal in rank to Trelanye. A dependable guardsman who survived
the elven incursion of the Town of Modan.
Balint Dunai - Werebear and elven agent. Tended to travel in the northern reaches of the E'gathin Empire and the
Tribal Lands. A very large man, with thick dark brown hair that covered most of his body. A lover of heavily alcoholic
drinks and challenges of all sorts.
Wilhelm Düren - Former General and Imperial Minister of the Defense for E'gath. A middle-aged human who was a member
of the noble house of Düren. He was a skilled administrator, and tactical genius when combining conventional military
forces with magical resources. He was captured, killed, and transformed into the undead by Liu'Sohn.
William Frakes – An exceptionally skilled human ninja working for Hast Kilsen. He pretended to be the Scarlet Scarf
to discredit him and his pirate slaying activities. While the ruse was never successful around Waterdown, the true Scarlet
Scarf's reputation outside of his home was severely stained. He fought against the true Scarlet Scarf in Nevan, and was
forced to flee from Masark and his companions. He was born in 2301 in Peirlyean.
Gerald Grayson – An experienced spellsword that worked for Salinus Riven. He and his brother Harold Grayson were
both officers on the "Eagle's Claw", a smuggling ship that sailed the Sea of E'gath. He focused upon the art of swordplay
and knew the Physical Arkana. Trained at the Academy of Ebon. He was killed by companions of Masark, the Speaker of
the One True Light.
Harold Grayson – An experienced spellsword that worked for Salinus Riven. He and his brother Gerald Grayson were
both officers on the "Eagle's Claw", a smuggling ship that sailed the Sea of E'gath. He focused upon the art of swordplay
and knew the Energy Arkana. Trained at the Academy of Ebon. He was killed by companions of Masark, the Speaker of the
One True Light.
Winston Gruber – A low noble merchant that used to smuggle for the thieves guild in Waterdown. After being caught
skimming too much off the top, he was forced to fake his death and escaped the city with the aid of Tethys and
Rinthulo.
Gus – An extremely skilled goblin cook. Gus has been known to experiment with any culture's recipes that he can
learn. He is always willing to try a new culinary experience or flavor. He was born in the year 2287 in the city of
Stormhaven. He is exceptionally strong for a goblin (STR:60) and has learned to use almost any object as a weapon. His
loyalties are first and foremost to his good friend Zeke, a Secotah mage to whom he owes a great deal.
Jenna – Female Human Peasant. Rescued by adventurers from the Clan of the Tooth. A very beautiful young woman
(BEA-68). Last seen in Saleen with her brother Ryan. Forced to serve as camp whore for orcs under threats of death.
Was beaten, raped, and psychologically scarred. Has an understandable aversion and absolute hatred for most large humanoid
creatures, with the exception of the citizen races.
Joseph – A woodsman turned soldier & sergeant. Lives in the town of Modan and works under Sorin Tallendal, Captain of
the town guard. A valiant and courageous man who survived the elven attacks of Modan.
Karana - Motul warrior who is part mercenary and part treasure hunter. Your typical adventurer he looks
for money anywhere he can. Quiet in speech, skilled with a blade.
Kartane - A fallen priest of the One True Light. A tall sinister human with dark features. He was seduced by
Lillith after his family fell ill to disease, and fathered a child with Her named Damien. He taught Damien many of the
darker arts of spellcraft and how to use his gifts. He was later killed by Masark and his companions.
Kinkel - A human spellsword based around Pierlyean. Most recently found around the Town of Nevan.
Marlon Kirodan - The current Duke of Kirodan who is an open-minded, curious, and adventurous motul who
was born in the year 2297. While he tries
for the best for his people, all of the peasants and commoners living in Kirodan are still HIS people. He has a
modicum of arrogance about his elevated social station in life, but prefers to be magnanimously humble about his
place. He was trained from birth by his father, Jeremy Kirodan IX, as a skilled negotiator and administrator. His
training focused mainly upon negotiation and trade, and as a result he is still a little naïve about imperial
politics. This naiveté has recently been worn down after the ruthless and very cutthroat election of Regent
Rothgar.
Krosnap – Ancient Arch-demon whose mind was imprisoned in the sword known as Dark Reaver. His body was split
into many
parts and strewn across the continent by an ancient Elven wizard of immense knowledge named Gelvanin. Krosnap’s “demise”
occurred over three gargantuan battles conducted by the Hannarian Empire in ancient times. He is currently possessing
people to collect all of his body parts. He currently has all of the pieces except for his head which is located in the
Capitol City of E'gath. It is currently underneath the headquarters of the Imperial Order of the Wand. A paladin of some
reknown currently stands a lonely vigil to watch the entrance to a magically protected vault.
Simone LeBlanc - A young but very gifted priestess of Piccor. She is a very attractive human woman with mousy
brown hair and deep emerald eyes. For most of her life she has been very shy and unassuming, but after adventuring with
Gaeln "Trelayne" Ebon and Rayna Blue Eye she has lost most of her reticence. She is currently residing in Saleen, living
in the home her sister Michelle left her after she was brutally killed by undead. Simone is currently the bearer of
several Whirling Blades of Cythane.
Xavier LeBlanc - Vizier to Reinstag. Middle aged human male with striking platinum blonde hair. Cousin to Michelle
and Simone LeBlanc. A mid to high level magus specializing in energy spells and summoning. Suspected ties to some of the
shadow activities by one group of adventurers. Motives unknown.
Gerold Lucana – Baron of Karyn’s crossing and Falconcrest. Aided against the elves during the battle of Modan. A very
caustic, suspicious man with few redeeming characteristics except for being correct more times than naught.
James Maxwell – Older priest of Khadina. Lived in Nevan, moved to Town of Westgate after the collapse of the Church of
the Nine in Nevan. Has a rock hard belief in predestination as it regards the time of an individual's death. That belief
occasionally creeps into other aspects of his world view.
Loceta Metana – A grizzled and experienced protector of Lelana. Born in the year 2303, Loceta was raised in the
Kuriel Nation. He is proficient in pole arms (esp Halbards), unarmed combat, and has a smattering of magical knowledge
in the Energy Arkana. Much of his entire body is covered in burns and scars. He was a companion to Neysa Waters (Ulan),
Ekx, and Cien Palzak II. He was one of the adventurers who lessened the shadow dome on the Imperial Highway.
Bryan Moonblade – aka Bryan Wells. Rogue. Found Dark Reaver in the mountains near Nevan. After being possessed,
forming a bandit gang, and acquiring several demon parts he was killed by Imperial forces and his head placed upon a spear
outside the Imperial city of E’gath.
Marcus Nazirson – (Lived 2292-2329) Magistrate Marcus Nazirson was a talented wizard with a penchant for
archeology. His rather absentminded and soft exterior hid a great mind and an even softer interior. Marcus would go to
great lengths to please others, but knew when he was being manipulated or duped. Marcus always enjoyed speaking with
heroic mages, he liked to live vicariously through them and hear the tales of their adventures.
He was in charge of both Saleen and the underground expeditions to the Pyramid of Gelvanin. Marcus was killed in the year 2329 by a band of undead warriors. His brother Samuel Nazirson currently owns and operates a Silver and Goldsmithy in Waterdown.
James William Nevan III – The current ruler of Nevan and the Count of Nevan County. A wise and compassionate ruler,
he has seen the town and his people through very trying times. He is a savvy politician, but prefers to speak the honest
truth when he can afford the privilege. Still a young human of only 38, he has many years left of service to his home.
Count Nevan's wife is a stocky woman named Theresa. Theresa was born to the gentry, her parents were wealthy merchants who resided in Nevan. Theresa and he have three young children: Gunther (7), Clarice (10), and William (13).
Rayna was born in the year 2303. She has a very common ash gray skin tone of her race, along with long wavy white hair. She stands 7'4" and weighs 260 pounds. Her most striking characteristic is her one bright blue eye with her more commonly colored black eye. Her current location is unknown, but rumors and stories circulate that she fell into the worship of the dark goddess Lillith.
Redscalp – Low Level Female Black Orc Shaman. Worshipper of Torga (orc god of war). Member of the Clan of the Tooth.
Advisor to Smashtooth. She was last seen in the wilderness between the duchies of Waterdown and Nevan.
Klaus Reinstag – Mid-level priest of Sullum from the City of Waterdown. Very skilled in politics, and
has risen to a moderate position of power in the local church. He is distantly related to Count Reinstag of Rantoric, but
he is a very minor branch of that noble house. Born in 2298 in Waterdown to two landless lords. Long braided black hair,
deep brown eyes, and a common skin tone. He has a slight build, very bushy eyebrows, and a stern face. He once almost
gave an enchanted item to Duke Torin Hollack that would have destroyed his fascade, revealing that Hollack is in fact an
elf. He did not realize until later he was duped by elven agents. A group of adventurers were able to stop the "gift"
giving in time.
Talis Reynolds – Former Highpriest of the Temple of the Nine in Nevan. A priest of Khadina, he tried and urged the
two churches to reconcile their differences. A very somber and dour individual, he was very saddened by the actions that
resulted in the assassination of Florian Cooper. He currently resides in a small village outside of Nevan, trying to keep
the faith of the Ten alive in the county.
Rinthulo – Former member of thieves guild of Waterdown. Has a conscience. Helped Tethys and Lord Gruber escape from
the guild’s wrath. The guild learned of his assistance and he has last been seen in Nevan. He is still running from his
former friends and associtates.
Salinus Riven - Also known as Robert Brioude. This elven spellsword was also the captain of the "Eagle's
Claw", a sailing vessel out of the Colonies. He traveled and was registered under the false name of Robert Brioude. He
used that persona in non-elven lands to avoid persecution and travel in safety.
He smuggled dust, contraband, and people between Pelini Isles, the Empire of
E'gath, the Colonies, and the Merchant Kingdoms. He had a very well paid and loyal crew of citizen races perfectly willing
to follow their captain, all knowing of his true racial heritage.
Salinus Riven once gave free transport to the Speaker of the One True Light. He did this in order to capture, or kill, him and his companions. While Salinus was able to slay Dastempe Shav, the other victims were able to escape from his ship. Salinus Riven followed them into the Merchant Kingdoms determined to earn the honor for their capture. He was slain by Korin Aphard and the other companions to Masark, the Speaker of the One True Light.
Ronald – Vartith weapon smuggler operating along the Nevan and mountain rivers. Worked with the original dogs of war and
currently aiding the clan based “dogs of war” with their terrorist actions and programs. Last seen in the tribal lands
spreading hatred and discord.
Ryan – Male Human Peasant. Rescued by adventurers from the Clan of the Tooth. Last seen in Saleen with his sister
Jenna. Lost his left leg before he was rescued. Currently working as a wood carver.
Samor – Goblin Peasant. Friend of Jenna & Ryan. Killed and eaten by the Clan of the Tooth before the rescue could
occur. Tasted a little stringy.
Dastempe Shav – An experienced minister of Kreeng. Born in the Town of Lakeside in 2308, Dastempe was born into
a well-off merchant family. His family was very devoted to the Church of Kreeng, and several of his ancestors were
notable individuals and heroes in the Church.
Dastempe had mud-blonde hair and blue eyes. His skin was a little lighter than the average human and he had a very rough
appearance. He stood 5'10" and weighed 178 pounds. He was a very quiet, relaxed, but sometimes very cold demeanor.
Dastempe was very skilled in defending himself, sneaking about, and understood much about construction and mathematics. He
had been a noted practicioner of Twilight Combat, a martial arts skill known by the disciples of Kreeng.
Dastempe was killed by Salinus Riven, in the year 2328, while returning with Masark and companions from the Colonies.
Fearing an ambush, Dastempe went above-decks to discover the truth. He was slaughtered by Salinus, stripped of his
belongings, and fed to the sharks that swam around the ship.
Smashtooth – Low Level black orc centurion. Leader of the Clan of the Tooth. Ally to Redscalp and still trying to
find food and wealth for his clan. Very abrasive, uncaring, and spiteful. Hates all citizen races, although he does
enjoy eating them. Carries a changeling blade, chain mail, and several magical gems.
Lady Swordwind – A goblin woman who fought during Eastern Rebellion of 1264 – 1267. Began as hired sword when
imperial commander
was running low on regulars. Soon became a colonel, but had little regard for nobility. Legend tells that she only
allowed the knighting so she could command her armies without interference from local nobility.
David Sylox - A Magister in the Guild of the Arts Unseen. Last seen in Waterdown.
Thunk – 4th Level Adult Ogre. Dead. Former member of the Clan of the Tooth and friend to Smashtooth. Killed
by adventurers when they rescued Jenna and Ryan.
Karl Winthrop III - A high level spell-sword, and member of the Guild of the Arts Unseen,
who lived near Waterdown. Known for his power Arkana
and skill with rapiers, he was a highly sought after and skilled soldier. He was a bearer of Dark Reaver for several years
as Krosnap quietly gathered resources and knowledge of the Empire of E'gath.
Karl was the poor unlucky wizard that was given the blade to identify, catalog, and dispose of along with all other items carried by Bryan Moonblade. The blade corrupted his spirit and finally possessed him. He was used to infiltrate and research the archives at the Guild of the Arts Unseen. After a time the blade was transported west.
Ian Witt – Ian is a low-level practioner of healing magics and currently the healer for the Town of Saleen.
His normally soft demeanor has a core of iron for
patients that do not heed his advice or follow his directions. A young human male (born in 2301) he has only
recently left his home and studies in the City of Waterdown. He is currently staying in the Tower Inn until he can afford
to build himself a home. He stands tall and lean with a wide nose and soft brown eyes. He does have a woman back in
the City of Waterdown that he wishes to woo, but that must wait until he garners enough prestige and wealth to impress her
father.
Frederick Yohan - Minor Baron in county of Nevan. Ruler of a small mining town called Valley Pass.
Very much the man of the people, and was until recently a peasant. Very skilled negotiator and statesman. Very much in
love with wife of 10 years Vanessa. He is 29 years old. Unknowingly aided the Daemon Sthrizazi in mis-routing soldiers
and warriors away from their towns and villages before the trolls attacked. Has allowed Scar & his ogre troop to live and
has built friendly relations with them. It was his doing that allied the population of ogres in his town, which has swelled
in the past year with Regent Rothgar. His town has recently become fabulously wealthy smelting and forging steel to sell
to the Imperial Army and to outsiders.