NPCs: Respite

Stedd

Description

The Wagon Driver

Human male. Tall, balding, and of sizable girth. Late 30's. Thick black mustache. Wearing a thick, brown wool coat, dark breeches, black leather boots with the tops turned down, and a silver pin on his lapel, in the shape of scales, marking him a trader. Prone to easy laughter, especially when hitting a bump while on the road, or during an increase of speed or tension.

Background

Born in Luskan, Stedd spent most of his youth poling keelboats between Mirabar and his home city. After marrying and having two children, he began trading afar, in part to escape his home life and enjoy the freedom he relished in the past. He trades throughout the Sword Coast. Aside from travel, he enjoys dicing and regional news, especially if it affects trade. His two-horse wagon is currently transporting six casks of ale from Mirabar to Respite. He seeks to trade them for turquoise and blue quartz, which he will bring to Luskan for a hefty profit. He is acquainted with Hadrin and Andrin, and was paid to deliver Hadrin's bounty.

Relationship to Party

Stedd had some good conversations with Mira while on the road, and the party is aware of his general background.

He trusts the group after they fended off a gibberling attack.

Hadrin Hailskorn

Description

The Bounty Giver

Male dwarf. Middle age. Messy black hair and a straight black beard. Frequently looks lost in thought, with intensity in his dark eyes. Wears an old longsword at his side, and worn studded leather armor. Speaks with fervor.

Background

One of the three known survivors of the Fall of Dul'Dumar, Hadrin struggles to remember much about his former home. Having long-since buried his uncle Therann, the man who rescued him and Andrin from the unknown assailants, he wandered the Sword Coast with his brother, until settling in Mirabar and working in the guard. Having recently re-discovered an entrance to Dul'Dumar, he is driven to reclaim his homeland and drive out the invaders.

Relationship to Party

Hadrin is skeptical that they'll make it back alive (the last two groups certainly hadn't!), but has a grudging respect for Vurt, who appears to be capable of handling that axe of his.

Andrin Hailskorn

Description

The Quiet Brother

Oiled split black beard, black hair combed back. Fierce eye contact. Smells of mead. Wears a breastplate with Axe of Mirabar sigil. Wears an axe slung on his back. Quiet. Mostly gestures, but when necessary, speaks using the fewest words possible.

Background

As Hadrin's older brother, Andrin has played a supportive role during their upbringing after their uncle's death. He saw to it that they had a source of income and stability while Hadrin obsessed over their family's fate. Andrin is indifferent as to Dul'Dumar, preferring to make his own way in the world, but wants to support Hadrin to keep him safe. While numbed by the events of Dul'Dumar, with his memory little better than Hadrin's, Andrin wishes to remember the color of his mother's eyes.

Relationship to Party

Aside from the bounty delivery, the party has not interacted much with Andrin.