A dwarf warrior seeking vengeance for his clan's destruction at the hands of shadow creatures. Carries his father's warhammer.
An elven spy working for House Valerius with a mysterious past. Expert in deception and gathering intelligence.
A scholar from the Arcane University researching shadow magic. Believes the shadow plague can be reversed through ancient rituals.
A knight sworn to protect the innocent and root out corruption. Currently investigating House Blackwood's treason.
A tracker and hunter from the Whispering Woods. Has a spiritual connection to natural shadows, not the corrupted ones.
A gladiator turned bodyguard. Fiercely loyal to those who earn his respect. Has a secret soft spot for poetry.
Role: Noble patron
Description: Wealthy noble with secret ties to the shadow cult. Publicly funds expeditions to stop the shadow plague while secretly orchestrating it.
Motivation: Seeks to harness shadow magic to become immortal ruler
Role: Mentor/Information source
Description: Ancient wizard living in the Tower of Stars. One of the last who remembers the Age of Dawn and the creation of the Moonstone Amulet.
Motivation: Preserve magical knowledge and guide heroes to stop the shadow plague
Role: Rival/Former ally
Description: Elven ranger who blames the party for his sister's death. Now leads a band of mercenaries opposing the party's efforts.
Motivation: Revenge and proving he's better than the party
Role: Ally/Authority figure
Description: Captain of the city guard. Stern but fair. Has a hidden soft spot for orphans (was one herself). Secretly investigating corruption within the guard.
Motivation: Clean up the city guard and protect the innocent
Role: Quest giver/Faction leader
Description: Head of House Valerius. Political mastermind playing the noble houses against each other while secretly allying with the Dwarven Confederacy.
Motivation: Secure the throne for House Valerius through any means necessary
Role: Information broker
Description: Anonymous information broker operating from the city's underbelly. True identity unknown. Provides crucial intelligence for a price.
Motivation: Maintain balance of power and profit from information trade
Role: Healer/Religious figure
Description: Priest at the Temple of the Dawn. Provides healing and sanctuary. Secretly a member of a heretical sect worshipping a forbidden deity.
Motivation: Spread his heretical faith while maintaining his public pious image