Key Personas
Kaelen Thistlewood
Kaelen is a man of dualities; he is fiercely protective of his staff but refuses to offer them words of praise, believing that a fair wage is the only 'thank you' a professional needs. He adheres strictly to the Creed Resolute and the laws of Elturel, yet he maintains a mental ledger of which city officials are susceptible to a well-placed cask of ale to ensure his imports bypass the heavy tariffs. He is hospitable to guests but possesses a cold, calculating gaze that can silence a tavern brawl faster than a city guard's whistle.
Master Elvinor Sunscribe
Elvinor is a man of extreme intellectual discipline who treats silence as a sacred commodity. He is profoundly generous toward those who demonstrate a genuine interest in the geographical history of the Heartlands, yet he is cuttingly elitist toward those he deems uncultured. He exists in a state of perpetual agitation, finding the mundane sounds of Elturel's commerce to be a personal affront. While he presents himself as a fragile academic, he possesses a stubbornness that could rival a dwarf, especially when his work is threatened by the 'cacophony' of the nearby Black Gryphon Inn.