Lord Harkon Tjesnitjérs of Ropominar (har-KONE)             Lord Tjenitjérs is an aging man with the clear grey eyes that his family shares, and like his niece he is slight for the region. Ruddy, weather-beaten skin and a battle-weary cynicism gives him a rugged look that hints at his past as a retired officer of Melvaunt. Manakja Alexana of the Order of Merciful Thorns, Chosen of Loviatar, the Lady Tjesnitjérs             Manakja Alexana is a young, dark-haired woman with a slight build, Chosen of Loviatar and a warrior of the Galena Crusades, retired when she suffered the injury that gave her a limp. She has a kind face and a gentle manner not common in the Moonsea, and she speaks in a low, husky voice. (234k mp3) Anya Ravenmane, Warden of Ezeroh Keep             Anya is a serious, steely-eyed warrior who has a reputation for being tougher than nails. It is said that she went through a terrible ordeal in the Forest and was found worthy by the Gods. Atjets Hugo of Talona             A cadaverous, scar-faced man with unkempt hair and mismatched clothes who subjects everyone to his flat Mooneye stare, Hugo is the beadle of Ropominar. He often bites his fingernails and mutters to himself as though speaking with someone; the villagers avoid him when they can, Talontar or not. Atjets Krel of Talona             Krel lacks the husky build typical for men of the Moonsea. He keeps his head shaved bald at all times, although he usually keeps his head wrapped in a purple or black cloth. Large burn scars are visible on most of his body, including the left side of his face and neck. He usually wears plain, worn, gray cloths of typical quality for a peasant or other laborer. He is not forceful with his opinions or views, but speaks his mind when necessary. He has an especially soft spot for orphaned children living in the shadows of the cities.     the Mikhail             Once the enchanted servants of the mag Jarrow, the Mikhail's loyalty was diverted by Rhia, whom they now serve. One has the power to cloud the minds of men; the other two are capable of an inhuman flesh-burning attack. Rosjevo             A strange man, seemingly more than his hire as a sellspear suggests. He told Lord Tjesnitjérs of the dangers of the southern demon Emistil, but disappeared once he had convinced the group to hunt the creature. Burgomeister Yelan Surgars             A very short man with a curly black beard and thick sideburns, Surgars was once an adventurer and seems to know how to use the shortsword he wears. He is the Burgomeister of the village of Sirenik. Vyera             A keen-eyed woman with a conspicuously copper-capped little finger and several children, Vyera runs the Black Bird Inn in the village of Sirenik. Keerath             The leader of the militia in the village of Sirenik, Keerath is a straightforward man, proud of "his boys," the militiamen. He's the only one in the village who dares make raids into the Quivering Forest. Evgor             A man with an eye for a profit, Evgor runs the general store in the village of Sirenik. Holy Master of the High Discipline Valery of Bane             Holy Mistress of the High Discipline Rusova of Shar             Rusova has an open, homey face that speaks of authority and competence. She has a reputation for wisdom, patience and hearing all sides of a story before passing judgement. Holy Master of the High Discipline Buryak of Bhaal             Buryak is a quiet man who radiates contained violence. His dark eyes reveal intelligence, but are as unreadable as an animal's. Holy Mistress of the High Discipline Ilyina of Loviatar             Holy Mistress of the High Discipline Ludmila of Talona             Holy Master of the High Discipline Pavel of Myrkul             Manakja Aliz, Favored of Shar             One of the Favored come to prove her state of grace, Aliz has not yet shown herself to be among the Chosen of the Gods. With the help of Atjets Krel, Anya narrowly escaped being "questioned" by her, and Rhia was accused of sacrilege by her, leading to Rhia's indenture to the Church. Mandrake             Mandrake is the brawny leader of the brigands, who follow him from devotion as much as fear. He has no respect for the gods, or for those who pander to them. He relies on his own wit and strengths, and shows both iron determination and a mad thirst for vengeance. Malvira             Malvira is Mandrake's lover and the second-in-command of the brigands, who fear her foul temper and unpredictable cruelty more than her connection to the bandit lord. Bald Bolarn             Huge and not too bright, Bolarn is nonetheless valuable for his strength. He was one of Mandrake's bandits, but is now captive in the dungeon of Ezeroh Keep. Emistil Darkeyes             Emistil is always cheerful, whether telling jokes or breaking bones; almost nothing seems to disrupt his good humor. The elf's necromancy did not prevent him from being captured by the party and sent to Melvaunt for induction into the Brotherhood of the Cloak. Octarov Marcadjev             Octarov was once a noble in line for a great inheritance, but was cheated of it, as he'll tell anyone who will listen. Both his swordsmanship and his arrogance are legendary among the outcasts of the northern Moonsea. Atjets Parjev of Talona             A squat, balding man with a tendency to cringe, wring his hands and roll his protruding, watery eyes, Atjets Parjev has broken at least a few tenets of the One True Faith just by tending the brigands, even if under threat - much less cooperating with demons. Paryev was poisoned by Atjets Krel. Mad Vackra             A wicked domovoi utterly devoted to Mandrake. He is thought to have a death wish, for he is completely fearless. Yarik             A smarmy little bully with a morbid sense of humor and little sense of personal hygiene, Yarik's thin build and oily black hair give him a distinctly ratlike appearance. Koomdawr             Part man and part horse, this heavy-muscled warrior is a mythical kohpox that and bears the scars of many battles. He bears a quiver at his waist, a wolf pelt across his shoulders, and barding and saddlebags to which a longbow is fastened.