Minor Characters

This page collects people the sources name only in passing — 358 of them, in alphabetical order. Each entry says only what the sources say, with its citation; see Help:Canon policy for what the citations mean. Subjects with enough material have pages of their own.

"Iron" Luthas Brinehand

unconfirmed idea Proposed as a dwarf shipwright and craftsman who grew up in Ironwood and knows secrets about the region's lost shipwrecks, wearing a mechanical gauntlet.^{[last-winter#694]}

Aelarion Moonshadow

unconfirmed idea A Shadar-kai (shadow elf) mage, a mysterious traveler out of the Shadowfell searching for knowledge and artifacts of shadow magic.^{[last-winter#392]}

Aerisethil Starlight

unconfirmed idea A single elven name the assistant proposed at Ekrem's request.^{[last-winter#282 · last-winter#283]}

Aldric "Ironhook" Vexmoor

Aldric "Ironhook" Vexmoor is the name the Game Master gave to Captain Doran Blackwake, though it was abandoned shortly after when the character's race and other details were changed again. ^{[last-winter#743 · last-winter#744 · last-winter#745]} He replaced the previous harbor commander at Deadreach's port. ^{[last-winter#745 · last-winter#746]}

Aldric Vale

unconfirmed idea Aldric Vale is imagined as a half-caster cleric-wizard archivist from Elarion, searching the Aetherium for a key rumored to lead to an ancient dragon connected to Moonward's early history.^{[last-winter#473 · last-winter#488]}

Alendros

A priest who said he would recognize the knife used in the ritual murders if he saw it again. ^{[heralds-b#446]}

Alora Frostwhisper

unconfirmed idea A fey commander proposed as leader of frostling packs, later also described as a frost-sprite fey commander running harassment and illusion operations on the Eastern Front.^{[last-winter#655 · last-winter#664]}

Alyndra Ursa

unconfirmed idea Alyndra Ursa is imagined as the matriarch of House Ursa, directing the Winter Campaign's strategy from Oavenia.^{[last-winter#644 · last-winter#657]}

Anael the Mercyless Flame

unconfirmed idea A speculative fallen angel who might awaken if Samael dies.^{[last-winter#867]}

Antonia Forester

Antonia Forester is a disciplined and relentless Legion sergeant who searches for Marcus Virelius at Shadowgate. ^{[last-winter#464 · last-winter#465]}

Archmage Velyria Icewhisper

unconfirmed idea Introduced as the envoy Magnus Arcanum would send to investigate the frozen-magic anomalies; after Ekrem's correction the role passed to Naevys Duskbloom, leaving this character's fate unclear.^{[last-winter#754]}

Archmagus Caelorian Deymar

unconfirmed idea A proposed centuries-old Archmagus of Timbermire, said to guard the Mage Tower and city defenses and to have dueled House Ursa wizards in a past Winter invasion.^{[heralds-b#202 · heralds-b#205]}

Archmagus Cyrandel Thornevein

unconfirmed idea A proposed Archmagus of Timbermire: a High Elf of the Magnus Arcanum order specializing in Abjuration and Divination.^{[last-winter#827]}

Aria Nightshade

unconfirmed idea A half-elf bard, silver-haired and enigmatic, who performs at the Elvynstar Inn.^{[last-winter#180 · last-winter#182]}

Arthos

Called "Scuto's brother," he was a figure encountered during a passage between realms who, over time, grew able to read the old language and grew in size. ^{[heralds-b#446]}

Aspirant Aldric Swiftbrook

unconfirmed idea An aspirant training toward knighthood under the guidance of Sir Eirik Flamestride.^{[last-winter#54]}

Aspirant Reynard Hawkclaw

unconfirmed idea An aspirant apprenticed to Dame Rowena Frostblade, training in archery and wilderness survival.^{[last-winter#54]}

Aurelian White

Aurelian White is the guardian of Godwin's lair; his death would force Godwin into open moves. ^{[heralds-a#3]}

Avadric Mordeus

Avadric Mordeus's surname was explicitly changed by the game master from Thornell to Mordeus. ^{[last-winter#491]}

Azrael

Azrael, the Angel of Death, emerged from the Gates of Heaven when Ezekiel Fellsun died, coming to collect his soul. ^{[last-winter#868]} Sariel Fellsun killed Azrael with Azrael's own weapon. ^{[last-winter#868]}

Baron Thorian Frostshade

unconfirmed idea A proposed Baron of Sunbell from House Frostshade, with a wife Althea and children Eirik and Isolde.^{[last-winter#28]}

Baroness Bella

Baroness Bella is a commander whose army attacked Rosereach alongside the Winter Elves; Naevys's ritual targeted this army as well. ^{[heralds-a#51]}

Bartholomew "The Ledger" Arkwright

unconfirmed idea Chief tax collector of the Crystal Consortium: a meticulous, coldly professional rogue-mastermind bureaucrat who holds secret treasury records and is guarded by two warforged.^{[last-winter#563 · last-winter#564]}

Bastion Vaelor

Bastion Vaelor is regarded by the common people almost as a king. ^{[last-winter#751]}

Belias Thorn

unconfirmed idea A swindler of the Grimwater Quarter said to lure victims to the Gloomy Grog with promises of lost treasure and to hand them over to Vitas Sanguinus for a cut of his hoard.^{[last-winter#469]}

Bjornhardt the Frostclaw

unconfirmed idea In an early draft, a bear-folk berserker on the Eastern Front who regards House Ursa as the savior of the wildlands.^{[last-winter#653]}

Blazeartificer Fizzlebang

unconfirmed idea Chief Bannerforger, overseeing the production of the most powerful banners.^{[last-winter#40]}

Borath Icehide

unconfirmed idea A bear-folk war priest proposed as spiritual guide of the Eastern Front army, offering morale and spiritual support.^{[last-winter#655 · last-winter#664]}

Brann Oakvein

unconfirmed idea A 112-year-old dwarf serving as the Frostwood Rangers' field medic and trapper, an expert in poisons and antidotes.^{[heralds-a#34]}

Brannen Koal

unconfirmed idea A 47-year-old human handler who experiments with captured Smokers, believing some of them respond to tone and repeated phrases; one of his Smokers has written simple words in ash, most recently "NOT HER."^{[heralds-a#112]}

Brenn Fireforge

unconfirmed idea A dwarf geologist of the Moonward Researchers, fascinated by volcanic formations, who traces an unusual, possibly magnetic mineral to unstable ground.^{[last-winter#396 · last-winter#404]}

Brick Thornhollow

unconfirmed idea A young street fighter who competes in Shadowgate's underground fighting pits, tough but good-hearted, earning money to protect his sister.^{[last-winter#530]}

Brogan Stonehammer

unconfirmed idea A burly dwarven smith who tells stories about the weapons and armor he has forged.^{[last-winter#196]}

Brother Alden Frostheart

unconfirmed idea A brother of the Antler Knights who helps manage supplies, keeping missions and training sessions provisioned.^{[last-winter#75 · last-winter#77]}

Brother Alden Stormwatch

unconfirmed idea An Elite Vanguard Tracker and Champion's Guard specialist said to gather intelligence through local contacts.^{[last-winter#54 · last-winter#73]}

Brother Cedric Stonehelm

Brother Cedric Stonehelm is a priest of the Antler Knights, a figure of strength and resilience with a muscular build, short brown hair, and a silver-streaked beard. ^{[last-winter#205 · last-winter#206]}

Brother Eirik Frostwind

unconfirmed idea A brother of the Antler Knights who serves as liaison between the order and local communities, gathering information.^{[last-winter#75 · last-winter#77]}

Brother Elion Varse

unconfirmed idea The half-blind Aenist scribe who leads The Quiet Scriptorium.^{[heralds-a#104]}

Brother Reynald Hawkclaw

unconfirmed idea A member of the Brothers and Sisters of the Antler who patrols the wilderness and mentors Aspirants.^{[last-winter#54 · last-winter#65]}

Brother Reynald Stoneclaw

unconfirmed idea A brother of the Antler Knights who leads small squads on patrol, showing leadership and tactical thinking.^{[last-winter#75 · last-winter#77]}

Brother Thoren Hawkthorn

Brother Thoren Hawkthorn is a skilled scout and expert of the wild within the Antler Knights, taking a leading role among the order's Brothers. ^{[last-winter#107 · last-winter#108]}

Brynn Frosttalon

unconfirmed idea A kenku commander proposed to coordinate landing forces by mimicking enemy sounds, elsewhere described as leading a kenku raid team specializing in infiltration and assassination.^{[last-winter#655 · last-winter#664]}

Brynn Stoutwillow

Brynn Stoutwillow is the halfling leader of the Frostwood Rangers. ^{[heralds-b#164 · last-winter#325]}

Calista Varayne

unconfirmed idea A sea-elf captain of The Siren's Gambit, unpredictable, said to hear whispers from the sea.^{[last-winter#742]}

Captain Bryndal Icebreaker

unconfirmed idea In an early draft, a white orc captain commanding the ship Glacier Wraith on the Frostveil Sea.^{[last-winter#653]}

Captain Calista

unconfirmed idea A Sea Elf captain of the warship Wavepiercer, a fleet-interceptor commander fighting Winter Elf raids.^{[last-winter#767]}

Captain Ilyan Black

unconfirmed idea An old, brutal smuggler captain who values loyalty, described as a direct fighter and leader among Blackice's brigands.^{[heralds-b#360]}

Captain Jonas Blackfin

unconfirmed idea The informal leader of the dockworkers in the Shadowgate Quarter, a hardened sailor known for his sea stories.^{[last-winter#418]}

Captain Klynn Icebreaker

unconfirmed idea A triton sea captain proposed to command the ship Glacier Wraith, elsewhere described as commanding the Frostveil Fleet.^{[last-winter#655 · last-winter#664]}

Captain Mara Vell

unconfirmed idea The leader of The Ashbound militia and a former city guard lieutenant.^{[heralds-a#104]}

Captain Thalanor Greengale

unconfirmed idea A hunter-commander of the Verdant Arrows chosen by Lady Emyl, said to have fought alongside Eryndor "Greywind" in the Grayhost retreat.^{[heralds-b#232]}

Cassandra Thornwright

unconfirmed idea The sculptor who created "The Eternal Struggle", known for her bronze work.^{[last-winter#486]}

Cassian Duskvale

unconfirmed idea A mysterious envoy of the Aenarch Empire, said to have an interest in Dame Valeria Delecroix that goes beyond politics.^{[last-winter#740]}

Changeling Saboteur

The Game Master decided that the saboteur aboard the ship is a changeling. ^{[last-winter#695]}

Needs a decision: Which faction the changeling truly serves^{[last-winter#696]}

Child Lysa

Players, stop here. What is hidden behind this point is game-master material. The full detail is on GM:Minor Characters.

Cinderwhisperer Snarltongue

unconfirmed idea A member of the Fireseer Council, expert in communing with fire elementals.^{[last-winter#40]}

Cirel Ursa

Known as the Frost-Bound Seer, Cirel Ursa is a seer and battle-diviner — a blind prophet who coordinates magical communication between the fronts. ^{[last-winter#807]}

Commander Halric Donvel

unconfirmed idea A half-orc commander of the River Watch battalion, operating magical catapults and underground tunnels at the river forts.^{[last-winter#791]}

Commander Harthion "Iron Wolf" Maevaryn

unconfirmed idea Initially proposed by the assistant as a High Elf commander of the Moonward Cliff Army; the name was explicitly rejected by the game master, who noted the assistant had not checked previously established names.^{[last-winter#840 · last-winter#841]}

The Company Lawyer

The Company Lawyer was sent by the company to investigate a murder, with an inquiry underway. ^{[last-winter#537]}

Corvin Est

unconfirmed idea A 29-year-old human mage who has unknowingly become a hidden conduit for the Reminder, opening tiny passages into the tower for the Remains in his sleep.^{[heralds-a#112]}

Corwen

Also called "King Crab," an old goblin who knows the tunnels well and is one of the people Tobias corresponds with by letter. ^{[heralds-b#446]}

Count Edric "The Unyielding" Frostbane

Count Edric "The Unyielding" Frostbane's character was originally proposed under the name Aldric, but the game master explicitly forbade the names Aldric and Cedric, so he was renamed Edric. ^{[last-winter#677 · last-winter#678]}

Count Roderick Frostheart

unconfirmed idea Mentioned once as the predecessor of Elara Frostblade, said to have died fighting bandits; this thread was abandoned immediately afterward and replaced by a Count Alaric Frostweave storyline.^{[last-winter#97 · last-winter#99]}

Count Thaddeus Blackwood

Count Thaddeus Blackwood rules the County of Everwood, having taken the title after his father's sudden death, and maintains relations with the forest and its elven communities. ^{[last-winter#232]}

Countess Elara Frostweave

The wife of Count Alaric Frostweave, recorded in the family tree as the mother of Astrid, Cedric, and other siblings. ^{[last-winter#111 · last-winter#113]}

Countess Freya Frostweave

Countess Freya Frostweave is the official ruler of Iceverf. ^{[heralds-a#3]} She is described as stern, wise, and protective of her people. ^{[heralds-b#164]}

The Countess's Daughter

While the countess was away, her daughter — unnamed in this account — managed the political situation in Iceverf. ^{[heralds-b#148]}

The Countess's Uncle

The Countess's uncle died following a coup attempt, and orders continuing after his death show the real power lies elsewhere. ^{[heralds-a#3]}

unconfirmed idea He may have been connected to Vaelis Ledgerhand, Seris Blackvein, and Corwen "King Crab," though the surviving orders suggest he was not the true leader.^{[heralds-b#446]}

Dame Elara Froststag

unconfirmed idea Appears in an early hierarchy draft as a "Champion of the Hunt."^{[last-winter#46]}

Dame Elenwen Thorne

unconfirmed idea The only Roseguard Knight serving with the Cliff Army.^{[last-winter#842]}

Dame Isolde Emberheart

unconfirmed idea Dame Isolde Emberheart is imagined as the Antler Knights' Champion of the Hunt, leading the order in tracking threats in the wilderness.^{[last-winter#52 · last-winter#73]}

Dame Juliette Corvain

unconfirmed idea Proposed as a high elf knight of Rosereach, the "Spearmaster" of the Rosereach cavalry, said to record every duel she fights in a ledger; also called "The Swanblade of Rosereach."^{[last-winter#736]}

Dame Valeria Delecroix

unconfirmed idea Also called "The Velvet Blade of Rosereach," a human knight of Rosereach said to be at the center of a love scandal involving two secret lovers.^{[last-winter#736 · last-winter#740]}

Darius "Steelhand" Veltros

unconfirmed idea A proposed leader of Moonward's mercenary guild, a human Champion Fighter with a mechanical left hand, said to have personally assigned the Argent Wardens to the factory.^{[last-winter#542]}

Darius Vexmere

Darius Vexmere commands the Black Daggers, a human expert in infiltration and sabotage and a master of covert operations and logistics. ^{[last-winter#726 · last-winter#731 · last-winter#733]}

The Dark Elf (Unnamed Druid)

As a child, this elf girl was rescued by Bella Worthmore from a massacre and raised as a druid; she was later sent into the city to steal the First Petal. ^{[heralds-a#128]} She plucked the flower but had to abandon it while fleeing the Roseguard, escaping with only a piece of its root. ^{[heralds-a#128]} Decades earlier, she had been smuggled into the vault by thieves who knew the tunnels beneath it. ^{[heralds-a#128]}

Darnae Vorn

unconfirmed idea Proposed as an Elite Sorcerer aboard the arcane flagship during Operation Rimebreak.^{[last-winter#780]}

Deckhand "Old Grimsby"

unconfirmed idea Proposed as a crewman of the Blue Sails, the victim in a staged sabotage: killed by blunt force trauma and thrown overboard.^{[last-winter#702]}

Dorgal Bittermane

unconfirmed idea In an early version, a bear-folk shaman handling air control on the Western Front.^{[last-winter#653]}

Dornas Ursa

Known as the Pale Hammer, Dornas Ursa is a siege infantry captain under Verion's command, wielding enchanted ice maces and leading brute-force units. ^{[last-winter#807]}

Dren Malvaris

unconfirmed idea A level-9-equivalent abjuration/conjuration warlock of the 7th Legion Arcane Corps, serving as a defensive field controller and ritual ward-caster.^{[heralds-b#18]}

Duke Aerendyl Moonveil

unconfirmed idea The charismatic and ambitious ruler of Moonward, who resides at the Duke's Spire.^{[last-winter#625 · last-winter#657]}

Eadric Hearthstone

unconfirmed idea Proposed by the assistant as the innkeeper of the Sunbell tavern, a friendly, middle-aged storyteller.^{[last-winter#24]}

Edmond Veyne

unconfirmed idea Proposed as a self-important human alchemist and herbalist lodging at the Rose & Thorn inn in Rosereach, searching for a love potion; an unconfirmed assistant proposal.^{[last-winter#750]}

Edric Halewood

unconfirmed idea The senior Huntmaster of the Frostwood Rangers' northern territory, proposed as a character who has survived three winters and is skeptical of politics.^{[heralds-a#34]}

Eira Whisperwind

unconfirmed idea A reclusive druid of the Frostwood proposed as a contact and informant who warns the Frostwood Rangers of danger.^{[last-winter#132 · last-winter#133]}

Eirik Frostshade

unconfirmed idea Proposed as a son of Baron Thorian and Althea, said to be raised for leadership.^{[last-winter#28]}

Elara Frostglen

unconfirmed idea The human leader of the Moonward Researchers, determined to unravel the secrets of the Snakecross grounds.^{[last-winter#404]}

Elara Greenleaf

unconfirmed idea A half-elf barmaid at the Serpent's Kiss tavern, known for her warm and friendly manner.^{[last-winter#408]}

Elara Moonveil

unconfirmed idea The painter of "The Founding of Moonward", known as a master of light and shadow.^{[last-winter#486]}

Elara Rosemen

unconfirmed idea Proposed as a member of House Rosemen, a sorcerer specialized in mind-affecting magic, appearing in the assistant's proposed family tree.^{[last-winter#311]}

Elaris Voren

Elaris Voren commands the Stormhounds, a half-orc who leads a rapid assault force of light cavalry and skirmishers. ^{[last-winter#726 · last-winter#731 · last-winter#733]}

Eldarion Leafwalker

unconfirmed idea A name proposed by the assistant for an elf druid the game master asked for.^{[last-winter#215 · last-winter#216]}

Elder Meliara Starfrost

unconfirmed idea Proposed as the wise elder of Shiningleaf Village, known for ancient lore and knowledge of magic.^{[last-winter#273]}

Elder Ser Aethran Roseblade

unconfirmed idea Proposed as the traditionalist commander of the Rose Guard, wielding a sword called Winter's Bane and refusing to negotiate with the Winter Elves.^{[last-winter#668]}

Eldric Willowbrook

unconfirmed idea Proposed as a retired halfling gardener found at an inn, who tells stories of his youth as a botanist.^{[last-winter#196]}

Eldrin Thaloris

unconfirmed idea The master weaver behind "The Fey's Blessing" tapestry, who works with enchanted thread.^{[last-winter#486]}

Eldrin Thornshade

unconfirmed idea A wood elf servant proposed as gatekeeper of Palewood Mansion, controlling access to Myleas Palewood.^{[last-winter#720]}

Elidra Vossayne

unconfirmed idea A 141-year-old Vedalken ritual mathematician who cares more for the ritual itself than for Naevys Duskbloom, and has calculated — without telling her — that the returned-dead anchor could become the ritual's new locus of authority if she dies during it.^{[heralds-a#112]}

Eliza "Furious" Mann

unconfirmed idea Proposed as a quick-tempered, fast-fisted female street brawler who grew up on the streets of Shadowgate.^{[last-winter#533 · last-winter#534]}

Elowen Starbloom

Elowen Starbloom is the druid of Snakecross, a wise and calm elf with a deep bond to nature. ^{[heralds-b#164]} She can turn the dead into blooming roses, lives in the Roselands, and holds knowledge of the lost library that Draven is seeking. ^{[last-winter#375 · last-winter#377 · last-winter#383]}

Elowen Starleaf

unconfirmed idea An elf sorceress and political figure, an old friend and adventuring companion of Kaelen from his past adventures.^{[last-winter#295 · last-winter#297]}

Elyra Ursa

Elyra Ursa, stationed on the Northern Front alongside Serida Ursa, is a priestess of a winter god and a field healer who wields both healing and ice curses. ^{[last-winter#807]}

Emberblade Sizzlestrike

unconfirmed idea Proposed as the war chief of the Ashenblade Warriors, leading raiding parties.^{[last-winter#40]}

Emberchronicle Sizzlewhisper

unconfirmed idea Proposed as the keeper of ancient lore and ritual for the Firelurker Acolytes.^{[last-winter#40]}

Emberlord Griknash

Emberlord Griknash is chieftain of the Flaming Banner tribe and bearer of the Banner of Eternal Flame; he sent the party a message of vengeance. ^{[last-winter#40 · last-winter#44]}

Embertracker Snuffleglow

unconfirmed idea Proposed as the scout commander of the Inferno Scouts.^{[last-winter#40]}

Emberwhisper Blazeclaw

unconfirmed idea Proposed as the chief instructor of the Flamehowler Initiates.^{[last-winter#40]}

Eryndor "Greywind"

unconfirmed idea Lady Emyl's commander, who teaches guerrilla tactics such as hidden archers and collapsing ice bridges, and is remembered in Grayhost as a folk hero and ambush master who trains guerrilla cells.^{[heralds-b#191 · heralds-b#232]}

Eryndor Brightleaf

unconfirmed idea Proposed as a half-elf Paladin (Oath of the Crown) fighting for equality and justice; a character concept generated by the assistant with no evidence the game master approved or used it.^{[last-winter#292 · last-winter#293]}

Eryndor Ursa

Eryndor Ursa, the youngest daughter of Frelya Ursa, is the Trainer of Arctic Beasts, commanding wolves, bears, and ice drakes on every front. ^{[last-winter#647 · last-winter#649]}

Eryndor Vaelanthas

Eryndor Vaelanthas is a Spring Eladrin folk hero known by his war-name Greywind, hero of the Grayhost incident. ^{[heralds-b#173 · heralds-b#174 · heralds-b#175]}

Erynn Frostbriar

unconfirmed idea In an early version, a human ice mage who freezes walls to open breaches on the Northern Front.^{[last-winter#653]}

Eryss Frostscale

unconfirmed idea A dragonborn ice mage proposed to summon frost storms from a ship's prow, elsewhere described as providing naval support magic.^{[last-winter#655 · last-winter#664]}

Esmeralda Whitethorn

unconfirmed idea Proposed as an elf healer and herbalist known for her knowledge of plants, selling potions and salves.^{[last-winter#196]}

Evelyn Moonshadow

unconfirmed idea Proposed as a half-elf head chef of the Elvynstar Inn, preparing dishes inspired by her elven heritage.^{[last-winter#180 · last-winter#182]}

Faelan (Changeling)

unconfirmed idea A changeling disguised as a Winter Elf, forced to serve as the visible face of a Blackice cell because his family in Timbermire is held under threat.^{[heralds-b#360]}

Faelen Ursa

unconfirmed idea Before the assistant's correction, assigned to the Eastern Front as a sixth son responsible for magical artillery and siege coordination; the front was not confirmed after the correction.^{[last-winter#833]}

Field Marshal Elbridge Marrowyn

unconfirmed idea Proposed as a 61-year-old human war veteran, supreme commander of the Eastern Front, preferring a defensive stance that wears the enemy down through weather and terrain; said to have a lost daughter.^{[last-winter#791]}

First Mate Isolde "Storm-Eye" Vexmoor

unconfirmed idea A human former galley pirate and the true tactical mind behind Blue Sails, said to wear a sapphire pendant and to be suspected of treachery.^{[last-winter#694 · last-winter#702]}

Flamecaller Zizzlegrip

unconfirmed idea Proposed as a member of the Fireseer Council, expert in pyromancy and flame divination.^{[last-winter#40]}

Frost Prince

The Frost Prince is the son of the Winter King, a powerful fae patron and knight. ^{[heralds-a#81]} He is the only being Veladrin fears, and he killed Veladrin's teacher, Tevelyn Moonspeaker. ^{[heralds-a#81]}

Frostlord "Pale" White

unconfirmed idea One of Blackice's leaders, proposed to use the chaos to strengthen the underground network by supplying weapons, provisions, and mercenaries, and said to be an old adversary of Lady Emyl from centuries past.^{[heralds-b#149 · heralds-b#155]}

Frostlord (Lord Godwin "Pale" White)

Godwin "Pale" White, called the Frostlord, leads Blackice; he is a powerful sorcerer of House White who was once part of House Frostweave before betraying them. ^{[last-winter#167]}

Frostlord Godwin "Pale" White

Frostlord Godwin "Pale" White is a powerful sorcerer of House White who was once a member of House Frostweave before betraying them; he now leads Blackice as the story's central antagonist. ^{[heralds-b#144]} He earned the name "Pale" for his ash-grey skin and icy demeanor, and uses his sorcery for his own agenda. ^{[heralds-b#144]}

Galdric

Galdric is an old gnome gardener working in the Roselands who says he saw a shadowy figure — Draven — at night. ^{[last-winter#379 · last-winter#383]}

Garrick Ironclad

unconfirmed idea The owner of the Ironclad Foundry, a stern but fair employer who values his craft.^{[last-winter#418]}

Garrik Thornebreaker

unconfirmed idea Garrik Thornebreaker is imagined as a Blue Sails harbor security chief, and separately as a tough dwarf sea captain commanding the Iron Tempest or the Iron Tide.^{[last-winter#767 · last-winter#742]}

Gideon Stormblade

unconfirmed idea Proposed as a retired human adventurer covered in old war wounds, who tells tales of his youthful adventures.^{[last-winter#196]}

Glim Greenclaw

unconfirmed idea Proposed as the leader of the Greencaps, who stood by and did not stop an attack on Tuva.^{[last-winter#506]}

The Gnome Factory Manager

The Gnome Factory Manager was the gnome manager of the tin factory, killed by hired workers on the order of The Goblin Gang Leader (Unnamed). ^{[last-winter#537]}

The Goblin Gang Leader (Unnamed)

The Goblin Gang Leader (Unnamed) is an underworld gang leader with land holdings, connections, and thugs in the Ironwood District; he ordered the killing of the gnome factory manager to seize the tin factory's grounds. ^{[last-winter#537]}

The Goblin Landlord (Unnamed)

The Goblin Landlord (Unnamed) is attempting to illegally seize the tin factory's grounds; he has an office in the heart of the Ironwood district and is connected to a murder investigation. ^{[last-winter#540 · last-winter#549 · last-winter#550]}

Gorak Stoneheart

unconfirmed idea A half-orc proposed as leader of the Ember Seekers, a former mercenary now keeping the group safe in dangerous terrain through discipline and curiosity.^{[last-winter#394]}

Gorran Fletchstone

unconfirmed idea Proposed as an old, one-eyed human mercenary on the run from a botched job, offering his services in exchange for protection.^{[last-winter#562]}

Gorruk Stonearm

Gorruk Stonearm is the Firbolg lord of Nightbloom, grey-skinned with one arm made of stone, who offers protection in exchange for gifts and tribute. ^{[last-winter#458 · last-winter#459]} Those who disrespect his authority tend to sicken and die in the following nights. ^{[last-winter#458]}

Grakkar Redfang

unconfirmed idea Proposed as the hot-headed leader of the Razorbacks, who stabbed Tuva Stoneshine to death.^{[last-winter#506]}

Grakthar Icefang

unconfirmed idea A frost-touched minotaur proposed to hunt enemy scouts on the Western Front, elsewhere described as a scout specializing in stealth and ambush operations.^{[last-winter#655 · last-winter#664]}

Grand Luminary Selistra Dawnlight

unconfirmed idea A revered sorceress and headmistress of the Moonlit Academy.^{[last-winter#625]}

Grasha Icehide

unconfirmed idea In an early version, a white orc tracker on the Western Front, leader of guerrilla forces.^{[last-winter#653]}

Grik Razorback

unconfirmed idea The ruthless and cunning goblin leader of the Razorbacks, known for his deep hatred of the Greencaps.^{[last-winter#461]}

Grimgar Icefang

unconfirmed idea The ruthless and cunning chieftain of the Frozen Claw Tribe, a towering orc with ice-blue skin, frost-white hair and coldly glowing eyes.^{[last-winter#317]}

Grimma Thornheart

unconfirmed idea Proposed as a witch of the Nightbloom Council who steals souls and traps them in cursed objects; also called "Grimma, the Soul Collector."^{[last-winter#459]}

Grunk

unconfirmed idea The grizzled old orc innkeeper of The Rusty Tusk.^{[last-winter#192]}

Gruthok of the White Maw

unconfirmed idea Proposed as the commander leading the Frost Revenants.^{[last-winter#780]}

Hawa Hayya

Hawa Hayya is a being found at the bottom of the Oubliette, possibly a cosmic truth-teller. ^{[heralds-a#45]}

Hector "Stormjaw" Valtren

unconfirmed idea Hector "Stormjaw" Valtren is imagined variously as an underground fight champion, a human captain of the Frostbreaker who hates the Winter Elves, and a Blue Sails captain commanding the Indomitable.^{[last-winter#767 · last-winter#742]}

The High Elf Owner of Elvynstar

The High Elf Owner of Elvynstar is known for his ambition to make money, though he is not personally present at the inn — it is only one of his many properties. ^{[last-winter#181]}

High Judge

unconfirmed idea Proposed as a small but authoritative Owlin judge presiding over the Silver Court.^{[last-winter#657]}

The High Priest

The High Priest, leader of the temple of the Saint, reviewed Lucerion's report and relieved him of his duty in the city, redirecting his priorities elsewhere. ^{[heralds-b#453]}

Hrothgar Iceheart

unconfirmed idea A goliath siege master proposed to build frost-enchanted siege engines on the Northern Front, elsewhere described as an ice-catapult specialist.^{[last-winter#655 · last-winter#664]}

Hrothgar the Icehammer

unconfirmed idea In an early version, a white orc engineer building siege weapons on the Northern Front.^{[last-winter#653]}

Iceverf's Regent (the Count's Daughter)

unconfirmed idea A clever but inexperienced young regent, open to manipulation by both her enemies and her supposed allies within House Frostweave; she formally took the regency after her father disappeared during the Rosereach/Naevys evacuation.^{[heralds-b#149]}

Ilven Darr

unconfirmed idea An 83-year-old half-elf administrative officer who controls records, seals and outbound messages, and has prepared two contradictory official orders about Naevys Duskbloom — one naming her solely responsible for the catastrophe, the other declaring her "Savior-Warden of Deadreach."^{[heralds-a#112]}

Ilyana Duskwood

unconfirmed idea The painter behind "The Moonlit Duel", known for capturing a sense of motion.^{[last-winter#486]}

Innkeeper

An unnamed innkeeper delivers sealed letters for Blackice, claiming to never read them and to be innocent. ^{[heralds-b#439]} He said he followed the instructions because they kept the city stable. ^{[heralds-b#439]}

Inquisitor 4N13L

Inquisitor 4N13L is a pacifist warforged cleric of the Law Domain in Snakecross, dedicated to rooting out sin and corruption. ^{[heralds-b#164]}

Inquisitor Valen

unconfirmed idea A warforged church inquisitor sent to Snakecross to hunt down the Moonlit Mystics.^{[last-winter#404]}

Isek Rowan

unconfirmed idea Proposed as a 19-year-old, the newest and most idealistic Ranger, an admirer of Seren, foreseen to become either a leader or a victim.^{[heralds-a#34]}

Iskar Coldlash

unconfirmed idea A tiefling ice mage proposed to break defenses with walls of ice and magical blasts, elsewhere described as providing magical artillery support on the Northern Front.^{[last-winter#655 · last-winter#664]}

Isolde Evergreen

unconfirmed idea Proposed as an elegant elf artist who carves fine woodwork.^{[last-winter#196]}

Isolde Frostshade

unconfirmed idea Proposed as a daughter of Baron Thorian and Althea, said to be raised for leadership.^{[last-winter#28]}

Isolde Wintersail

unconfirmed idea In an early version, a human sailor charting strategic courses for House Ursa.^{[last-winter#653]}

Jorin Moondancer

unconfirmed idea An aasimar performer of the Moonlit Mystics who channels the moon's power through dance and music; his performances are sabotaged by an unknown force later revealed to be Inquisitor X-12.^{[last-winter#396 · last-winter#400]}

Jorra "The Tinkerer" Wickbolt

unconfirmed idea A gnome inventor and drunkard, an eccentric character said to be chasing rare materials hidden in the Ironwood scrapyard.^{[last-winter#562]}

Jorren Hask

unconfirmed idea Also called "Arcanist-Golemwright" and "The Man Who Builds Things That Should Not Walk," an 88-year-old gnome construction engineer proposed to design corpse-golems and to be attempting to build a non-living command relay that would remove the need for a returned-dead anchor.^{[heralds-a#112]}

Julian Stormcrest

unconfirmed idea The painter of "The Fall of House Veridus", known for his use of dark red and black tones.^{[last-winter#486]}

Kael Nightshade

unconfirmed idea A half-elf healer of the Moonlit Mystics who gathers moonlit plants to brew a potent cure for a local illness.^{[last-winter#396 · last-winter#404]}

Kaelith Thorne

unconfirmed idea Also called "Voidseer of the Thirteenth Flame," proposed as the highest-ranking arcanist of the Red Circle, believed to think Sariel Fellsun could awaken an Eighth Cycle.^{[heralds-b#12]}

Kaelros Mourndusk

unconfirmed idea Performed a failed ritual in Vorr'thuul; Kaelith Thorne may have belonged to that ritual's original circle.^{[heralds-b#12]}

Kaerith Ursa

Kaerith Ursa is Frelya Ursa's eldest son, a wild and proud Beastmaster General temporarily assigned to the Eastern Front, where he commands monsters such as winter drakes and glacial wolves. ^{[last-winter#788]}

Kaerys Ursa

Known as the Mistress of the Tides, Kaerys Ursa is a sea witch and admiral who commands the Winter Fleet, raiding the waters of the County of Rosereach with water magic and illusion. ^{[last-winter#805 · last-winter#807]}

Kaethis Vornathil

Kaethis Vornathil is one of the Legion's two warlocks, an elf specialized in warding, defensive magic, counterspells, and magical artillery. ^{[last-winter#726 · last-winter#731 · last-winter#733]}

Kardinal Severan Malvayn

The Kardinal summons the omen-bearer to Timbermere so that they may see the curse with their own eyes and learn about the Omen. ^{[last-winter#875]}

Karnak Wintermaw

unconfirmed idea An early-draft bear-folk defender guarding siege equipment on the Northern Front.^{[last-winter#653]}

Kelthar Ursa

Known as the Warden of the Ice-Bound Flame, Kelthar Ursa guards the family's sacred relics, moving between the fronts with them under Frelya's protection. ^{[last-winter#807]}

Kieran Rosemen

unconfirmed idea A scholar or historian of House Rosemen's background, appearing in the assistant's proposed family tree.^{[last-winter#311]}

Kindlewhisper Ignitewisp

unconfirmed idea A Chief Flarebringer, described as a master of stealth and fire manipulation.^{[last-winter#40]}

Klynn Bristlebeard

unconfirmed idea The silver-haired, bristly-bearded dwarf innkeeper of the Ironwood Inn — gruff-looking but good-humored, loyal to regulars, and willing to look the other way for coin.^{[last-winter#562]}

Korin Icestep

unconfirmed idea Also called "Huntmaster Korin Icestep," a half-elf Huntmaster of the eastern Frostwood proposed to have met Blackice couriers without reporting everything he saw.^{[heralds-a#34]}

Korrin Emberforge

unconfirmed idea A fire genasi artificer blending magic and technology, gathering rare materials for experiments while in Snakecross.^{[last-winter#392]}

Lady Althea Frostshade

unconfirmed idea Baron Thorian's wife, known for her diplomacy and charitable work.^{[last-winter#28]}

Lady Elara Frostblade

unconfirmed idea Proposed as a warrior noblewoman candidate for Regent of Iceverf; the proposal was rejected by the game master, and a moment later she was briefly and mistakenly called the "current Countess" before the error was corrected.^{[last-winter#93 · last-winter#94]}

Lady Elara Moonshroud

unconfirmed idea Proposed by the assistant as the current Duchess of Moonward, a patron of wizards and the magical arts.^{[last-winter#10 · last-winter#18]}

Lady Elowen Frostweaver

unconfirmed idea Proposed by the assistant as the current Count of Iceverf and Sunbell, a gentle wizard who uses frost magic.^{[last-winter#22]}

Lady Isolde Ironwing

Lady Isolde Ironwing founded House Ironwing; she was a renowned blacksmith and enchantress. ^{[heralds-b#150]}

Lady Naevys Duskbloom

unconfirmed idea A figure Lady Emyl distrusts for her ambition and secrecy, fearing she could destabilize the regency for personal gain; connected to the Rosereach/Naevys evacuation that led to the disappearance of the Count of Iceverf.^{[heralds-b#149 · heralds-b#155]}

Lady Rowena Ironwing

Lady Rowena Ironwing is the wife of Lord Cedric. ^{[heralds-b#150]}

Lady Selene Frostwhisper

unconfirmed idea Proposed as a sorceress noblewoman candidate for Regent of Iceverf; the proposal was rejected by the game master.^{[last-winter#93 · last-winter#94]}

Lady Seraphina Frostblade

unconfirmed idea Appears as High Marshal in an early hierarchy draft, apparently later replaced in that role by Dame Rowena Frostblade.^{[last-winter#46]}

Legio

Legio is an immortal human warrior, one of the three members of the Triumvirate. ^{[last-winter#864]}

Linnea Ursa

Players, stop here. What is hidden behind this point is game-master material. The full detail is on GM:Minor Characters.

unconfirmed idea A member of House Ursa serving as a diplomatic envoy to the Summer Elves.^{[last-winter#644]}

Liora

unconfirmed idea A well-informed half-elf bartender working at the Serpent's Kiss.^{[last-winter#379]}

Lirael Thorne

unconfirmed idea A tiefling (voidblood) fire-focused sorcerer of level-9 equivalent, affiliated with The Red Circle and loyal to the Cycle rather than the Legion itself; she hates the Winter Elves.^{[heralds-b#18]}

Liriel Starweaver

unconfirmed idea An eladrin (fey elf) bard whose appearance shifts with the seasons, seeking old songs and stories from a lost library.^{[last-winter#392]}

Lirien Amberleaf

unconfirmed idea A wood elf botanist of the Moonward Researchers studying the unique flora of volcanic soil, who discovered a rare plant guarded by dangerous creatures.^{[last-winter#396 · last-winter#404]}

Lisette Nightingale

unconfirmed idea A lively half-elf bard who plays the lute and tells stories at the inn.^{[last-winter#196]}

Lord Aldric Flamestride

unconfirmed idea Proposed as a diplomatic and strategic noble candidate for Regent of Iceverf; the proposal was rejected by the game master.^{[last-winter#93 · last-winter#94]}

Lord Aurelien Vaudrille

unconfirmed idea A high-ranking noble of Rosereach carrying on a forbidden affair with Dame Valeria Delecroix while betrothed to another woman.^{[last-winter#740]}

Lord Aurelion Stormcrest

unconfirmed idea A noble commander proposed as Warden of the Eastern Borders of Velfald Regency, said to have personally sponsored the party as mercenaries to bolster the Eastern Front.^{[last-winter#823]}

Lord Cedric Ironwing

Lord Cedric Ironwing is the current Duke of Swanhall, a master blacksmith and shrewd strategist who expanded Swanhall's influence through trade agreements with neighboring regions. ^{[heralds-b#150 · heralds-b#151]} After Swanhall fell, rumor holds that he was forced to forge weapons in Winter Elves captivity. ^{[heralds-b#150 · heralds-b#151]}

Lord Reynald Ironwing

Lord Reynald Ironwing is Cedric's father. ^{[heralds-b#150]}

Lord Theodric Velbrune

unconfirmed idea The pre-occupation Duke of Swanhall; a patron of the arts and a shrewd defender of his lake-borders.^{[heralds-b#179]}

Lord Valerian Shadowhart

unconfirmed idea Proposed by the assistant as the current Count of Graymond, a charismatic figure who wields shadow magic.^{[last-winter#20]}

Lorekeeper Xylaris Shadeveil

unconfirmed idea A riddling tiefling historian specializing in lost magical texts and prophecies, who believes the Winter Elves' magic may be tied to something older than the Aenarch Empire.^{[last-winter#754]}

The Lost Bard

The Lost Bard is a traveling bard, proposed by the game master, searching for his lost ballads; he is poetic and unreliable but sometimes gives accidentally correct clues. ^{[heralds-b#267]}

Luna Silverleaf

unconfirmed idea A half-elf herbalist and healer at the Elvynstar Inn who brews potions and salves.^{[last-winter#180 · last-winter#182]}

Lunaria Starweaver

unconfirmed idea The first name proposed for an astral elf; the name changed when the game master asked a second time.^{[last-winter#217 · last-winter#218]}

Lydia Darkwater

unconfirmed idea The alchemist who runs Darkwater Alchemy, said to have a mysterious past and ties to underworld activity.^{[last-winter#418]}

Lydia Rosemen

unconfirmed idea The matriarch of House Rosemen, a healer and herbalist, appearing in the assistant's proposed family tree.^{[last-winter#311]}

Lyra Frostwind

unconfirmed idea Proposed by the assistant as a silver-haired elf bard performing at the Sunbell tavern.^{[last-winter#24]}

Lyra Riversong

unconfirmed idea A waitress at the Elvynstar Inn with human heritage but a natural affinity for the inn's elven ambiance.^{[last-winter#180 · last-winter#182]}

Lyra Snowcall

unconfirmed idea A signal expert who single-handedly mans three watchtowers, and claims the forest sometimes "answers" her.^{[heralds-a#34]}

Lyra Thornbloom

Lyra Thornbloom is the Snakecross druid who tends the ritual of turning the dead into blooming roses at Rosewood Grove. ^{[last-winter#314 · last-winter#315]} The game master asked for the druid, originally introduced under the name Eldrin Thorne, to be renamed Lyra Thornbloom. ^{[last-winter#314 · last-winter#315]}

Lysa

unconfirmed idea A child who spoke the name of a corrupted vine as it mimicked a golden glow outside.^{[heralds-a#129]}

Lysara "Whisper" Ardentis

unconfirmed idea A sea elf traveler and mystic with bioluminescent tattoos, who uses old sea charts said to whisper with ghostly voices.^{[last-winter#694]}

Maelia Rosamendus

unconfirmed idea A survivor who spoke of the existence of the Golden Rose and of living in its shadow.^{[heralds-a#129]}

Maelia Rosemint

Maelia Rosemint is a priestess descended from House Rosamendus and House Rosemint, proposed as possibly the last person able to open the door. ^{[heralds-a#125]} She is ashamed of her family's past betrayal and can enter the Reminder's dreams. ^{[heralds-a#125]}

Malanor Ursa

unconfirmed idea Malanor Ursa is imagined as Alyndra's eldest son, commander of the Northern Front's siege forces, wielding a frostfire greatsword.^{[last-winter#644 · last-winter#657]}

Malrik Ursa

Known as the Caller of Fangs, Malrik Ursa is a beastmaster who directs war beasts and ice drakes in raids deep into Velfald, moving along the flanks of the Western Front. ^{[last-winter#805 · last-winter#807]}

Marcus Highbrook

unconfirmed idea The painter behind "The Silver Crescent at Dusk", known for his minimalist style.^{[last-winter#486]}

Melandril Coldleaf

Melandril Coldleaf is the lieutenant of Veladrin Frostpeak, a talented Winter Elf archer skilled in hit-and-run and ambush tactics. ^{[heralds-a#81]}

Mephistopheles

Mephistopheles is a figure who imprisoned a party member in Hell after they gambled with time there; Ezekiel Fellsun attempted to kill him. ^{[last-winter#868]}

Merrow Vale

unconfirmed idea A 56-year-old archivist of the Rift who keeps records of the dead, the missing, the risen and the infected, believing that names are the last line of defense; he has found inconsistencies in Naevys Duskbloom's official timeline and suspects the spell may have been activated earlier than she admits.^{[heralds-a#112]}

Mira Nightshade

unconfirmed idea A mysterious healer who runs the Nightshade Apothecary in the Nightbloom Quarter, known for her knowledge of rare plants and healing.^{[last-winter#418]}

Mirabelle Rosemen

unconfirmed idea The youngest member of House Rosemen, apprenticed to Elara Candleworth, appearing in the assistant's proposed family tree.^{[last-winter#311]}

Miriam Silverbell

unconfirmed idea A silver-eyed tiefling fortune-teller who reads tarot cards.^{[last-winter#196]}

Mistress Vellara

unconfirmed idea The eldest member of the Nightbloom Council, who weaves illusions from manipulated shadows to drive her victims mad.^{[last-winter#459]}

Morg "The Ironjaw" Drenn

unconfirmed idea A hulking half-orc barbarian, the undefeated champion of Shadowgate's underground fighting pits, known for his iron jaw prosthetic.^{[last-winter#531 · last-winter#532]}

Morrigan Darkwing

unconfirmed idea A kenku thief and information broker able to perfectly mimic any sound, gathering and selling secrets.^{[last-winter#392]}

Mother Ilthra

unconfirmed idea The leader of The Breath-Eaters cult, a former midwife.^{[heralds-a#104]}

Mykras

Mykras is Veladrin's newborn eladrin son, just 40 years old. ^{[heralds-a#81]}

Myleas Palewood

unconfirmed idea Myleas Palewood is imagined as a young Autumn Eladrin lord of House Palewood who inherited rule of his lands after his parents were killed, living at Silver Vine Mansion.^{[last-winter#456 · last-winter#457]}

Naginis

unconfirmed idea Naginis was not a serpentkin goddess but the First Shed One, a being who completed its transformation and became something beyond serpent and beyond mortal, holding the philosophy that "hunger must be directed, not destroyed" — directly opposed to Aenism's doctrine of destroying corruption.^{[heralds-a#42]}

Nahlira the Unblinking

By the game master's revision, Nahlira the Unblinking is one of the highest-ranking mages of a dark and secretive, cult-like organization affiliated with the Legion, marked by black and red colors. ^{[heralds-b#11]}

Nathra Moonsap

unconfirmed idea An early-draft winter-fae sorceress attached to House Ursa on the Eastern Front.^{[last-winter#653]}

Nemeia Sol

unconfirmed idea Also called "The Flower Heretic," a 206-year-old wood elf botanist proposed as secretly devoted to the Flower Goddess, said to be able to open an evacuation corridor by weakening the tower wards for one hour.^{[heralds-a#112]}

Nessa Brightfen

unconfirmed idea A traveling half-elf bard carrying a hidden map to a long-lost treasure, given to her by a dying adventurer.^{[last-winter#562]}

Nessa Lightfoot

unconfirmed idea A halfling merchant, chief negotiator of The Sunveil Merchants, who discovers that a valuable shipment has been stolen from the caravan.^{[last-winter#396 · last-winter#404]}

Nhalion Ursa

Nhalion Ursa is Frelya Ursa's third son, a quiet and powerful frost sorcerer and tactical advisor who controls snowstorms and magical fortifications. ^{[last-winter#788]}

Nico

Nico is a member of the party, heading toward a place connected to his own demon. ^{[heralds-a#146]} After Heartpoint, the party heads toward that place, associated with Nico's demon. ^{[heralds-a#149]}

Old Archivist Sen Orell

unconfirmed idea A former Magnus Arcanum archivist kept hidden in the Flower Vault, who knows of the House Rosamendus connection and does not trust Naevys Duskbloom.^{[heralds-a#125]}

Owlin High Judge of Moonward

The High Judge of Moonward Duchy is an unnamed owlin — a small, authoritative but likeable figure. ^{[last-winter#609 · last-winter#614 · last-winter#616]} The Game Master specified that, as with all owlin, this judge should have a humanoid build rather than looking like an actual owl. ^{[last-winter#614 · last-winter#616 · last-winter#617]}

Pella Greensnap

unconfirmed idea A cheerful halfling healer and supplier in Ironwood, looking for someone to investigate a blighted, darkened patch her remedies cannot cure.^{[last-winter#562]}

Prima Amara Vellore

unconfirmed idea A celebrated actress of the Auric Theatre, known for her divine voice and dramatic performances.^{[last-winter#625]}

Primus Inquisitor Vexar Solmarn

unconfirmed idea The assistant's proposed full name and title for the Lord of Blood; not confirmed by the game master.^{[last-winter#865]}

Quartermaster Gorran Tannick

unconfirmed idea A dwarf logistician responsible for supply lines and keep stores, worried about sabotage and lost shipments.^{[last-winter#791]}

Ranger Thalor Windwhisper

unconfirmed idea A ranger who patrols the outskirts of Shiningleaf Village, protecting it from wild animals and other threats.^{[last-winter#273]}

Rathgar Wintermaul

unconfirmed idea A bugbear frost enforcer proposed to lead the charge after the walls were breached, elsewhere described as a fortification-breaking specialist on the Northern Front.^{[last-winter#655 · last-winter#664]}

Raziel the Silent Book

unconfirmed idea A speculative fallen angel who might awaken if Samael dies.^{[last-winter#867]}

Reginald Ironwood

unconfirmed idea A retired half-orc soldier, stern and disciplined, who shares memories with old war comrades.^{[last-winter#196]}

Rhogar Stonefist

unconfirmed idea An earth genasi monk who practices a rare elemental martial art, a calm figure bound to the earth.^{[last-winter#392]}

Riven Frostclaw

unconfirmed idea A bandit captain proposed to operate in the snowy forests near Iceverf after his family fell into poverty, using ambush tactics and guerrilla warfare to seize trade routes.^{[last-winter#268 · last-winter#269]}

Rivet

unconfirmed idea Proposed as the goblin who loosely leads the Tincrabs gang in Iceverf, known for his gold eyes and patched coat.^{[last-winter#190]}

Rook

Rook is a captive held by the party, an outlaw and guide who knows the sewers and the true lair of Blackice as well as the guard patrols. ^{[heralds-b#366 · heralds-b#367]}

Roryn Ursa

unconfirmed idea In an earlier, later-uncorrected draft, a seventh son commanding Winter Orc troops on the Eastern Front; his front was not reconfirmed after the correction.^{[last-winter#833]}

Rozognad Broken-tooth

Rozognad Broken-tooth is a blue orc whom Veladrin Frostpeak made sergeant. ^{[heralds-a#81]} He is imbued with winter magic for resilience and power, a Frenzied Berserker type who never retreats. ^{[heralds-a#81]}

Rurik Stormcaller

unconfirmed idea A half-elf guard protecting the Sunveil Merchants' caravan, who suspects it is being extorted by a local gang.^{[last-winter#396 · last-winter#404]}

Rusk

unconfirmed idea An Arcanist who would try to secure the Arcanum Tower if Naevys died.^{[heralds-a#117]}

Rusk Avar

Rusk Avar is the security commander of the Deadreach Arcanum Tower, a siege-mage in blackened mage-plate built to hold corridors, burn breaches, and execute infected personnel. ^{[heralds-a#113 · heralds-a#114]}

Sable Nightshade

unconfirmed idea "Sable, the Dream Eater," the youngest member of the Nightbloom Council, said to feed on residents' nightmares to fuel her dark power.^{[last-winter#459]}

Sailor Emrick "Shifty" Vale

unconfirmed idea A sailor of the Blue Sails crew found dead in his hammock from a poisoned dagger wound staged as a suicide.^{[last-winter#702]}

Saravona

Saravona is Veladrin's wife. ^{[heralds-a#81]}

Sarina Silverglow

unconfirmed idea A tiefling astrologer, leader of the Moonlit Mystics, who believes the stars influence fate and magic and who foresees a rare celestial event before holding secret gatherings to spread her teachings.^{[last-winter#396 · last-winter#404]}

Scuto's Dragon Master

Scuto's master was once a dragon who took the form of a monk to help people. ^{[heralds-b#19 · heralds-b#20]} Virsakha the Hollow Palm was his enemy, and he sacrificed himself to seal Virsakha within the Circle of Still Breath. ^{[heralds-b#19 · heralds-b#20]}

The Seer

unconfirmed idea A figure possibly connected to visions about the Cycle and Sariel's fate; her identity was left undeveloped alongside the Kardinal and the Lord of Blood.^{[heralds-b#2]}

Senior Enchanter Alphonse Brightmere

unconfirmed idea An irritable, business-focused human battle-mage who studies the magical ruins and wall-wards of County of Rosereach.^{[last-winter#754]}

Ser Adrien Montclair

unconfirmed idea Also called "The Moonlit Cavalier," a half-elf knight of Rosereach proposed to have vanished from the front for two weeks and returned claiming to have found a slumbering Wyrm beneath the frozen earth, becoming obsessed afterward.^{[last-winter#738 · last-winter#748]}

Ser Caldreth Velbrune

Ser Caldreth Velbrune is a half-elf knight-poet who survived the fall of Swanhall; he was forced to watch his family drown beneath the ice, and now leads a guerrilla resistance in search of revenge. ^{[heralds-b#178 · heralds-b#179 · heralds-b#180]}

Ser Cassian Renaud

unconfirmed idea "The Crimson Duelist," a human knight of Rosereach who breaks enemy commanders' morale by dueling them.^{[last-winter#736]}

Ser Edric Valtorne

unconfirmed idea "The Gilded Lion of Rosereach," a proud and volatile human knight who holds to an old code of chivalry and is devoted to his legacy.^{[last-winter#736]}

Ser Lysander Vaelmont

unconfirmed idea "The Silver Thorn of Rosereach," a high elf knight who treats dueling as an art, fights only by moonlight, and offers an apology when he senses he will lose.^{[last-winter#736]}

Sera

unconfirmed idea An arcane operator described as using minor illusion magic to mask exits.^{[heralds-b#366]}

Sera "Quill" Varn

unconfirmed idea A young illusionist/enchanter serving Blackice as an arcane guard, specializing in mirror and shadow illusions.^{[heralds-b#360]}

Seraphina Sunflower

unconfirmed idea A cheerful halfling baker, dusted in flour, who runs the inn's bakery.^{[last-winter#196]}

Seren Frostweave

Seren Frostweave is an experienced ranger and scout leader of the Frostwood Rangers, the illegitimate daughter of Lord Alaric Frostweave; she joined the Rangers not to escape her nobility but to owe no one. ^{[heralds-a#33]}

Sergeant Alric Gallowmere

Sergeant Alric Gallowmere wears dark blue adamantine armor bearing a silver-white crescent emblem on the breastplate. ^{[last-winter#761 · last-winter#762]} He walks at Bastion Vaelor's side as a loyal aide, a former scribe who personally retrieves soldiers who fall in battle. ^{[last-winter#751 · last-winter#752 · last-winter#759]}

Serida Ursa

Serida Ursa, called "The Heir of Winter," is a Northern Front commander and druid-warlord who rides a polar bear named Rimeclaw. ^{[last-winter#805 · last-winter#807]}

Needs a decision: Whether Serida or Yvanna is the true heir of House Ursa^{[last-winter#805]}

Seris Blackvein

A widow who handles funeral matters and is one of the people Tobias corresponds with by letter. ^{[heralds-b#446]}

Severian Duskrend

Severian Duskrend is one of the Legion's two warlocks, a human specializing in evocation magic who uses explosive battlefield spells. ^{[last-winter#726 · last-winter#731 · last-winter#733]} Legion warlocks wear black robes and carry staves. ^{[last-winter#731]}

Shyven Ursa

unconfirmed idea In an earlier, later-uncorrected draft, a ninth son commanding scouting and ambush units on the Eastern Front; his front was not reconfirmed after the correction.^{[last-winter#833]}

Sindarin Whitegale

unconfirmed idea Called "the Betrayer"; proposed as Elnaril's grandfather.^{[heralds-b#39]}

Sir Aelreth Snowthorn

unconfirmed idea A commander who led the diversion assault at the cliffs.^{[last-winter#780]}

Sir Alaric Snowmantle

unconfirmed idea Keeper of the Hearth of the Antler Knights, responsible for community relations; appears only in the earliest hierarchy draft, not the later one.^{[last-winter#46]}

Sir Alaric Stormwind

The game master noticed that a character named Sir Alaric Stormwind had mistakenly been listed twice: once as the Elite Vanguard Captain and once as a separate Knight Errant. ^{[last-winter#60]}

Sir Aldren "Gallows" Rhyne

unconfirmed idea A once-executed Imperial knight, now an undead revenant serving the Blue Sails as a silent enforcer, bound by oath to one of the party's ancestors.^{[last-winter#694]}

Sir Bertram Frostgaze

unconfirmed idea A Knight Errant of Iceverf nobility who patrols the city's outskirts as Dame Isolde Emberheart's apprentice, known for his combat skill and strategic mind, and carrying his family's longsword named Mirror.^{[last-winter#63 · last-winter#85]}

Sir Boros Frostweave

unconfirmed idea At one point introduced as the eldest son of Alaric and Elara Frostweave and heir to the county, then fully rejected and removed from the story for inconsistency.^{[last-winter#117 · last-winter#122]}

Sir Cedric Ironclaw

unconfirmed idea Proposed as the Antler Knights' Master of Lore, a veteran knight of House Ironclaw who preserves the order's history and traditions.^{[last-winter#73]}

Sir Eirik Flamestride

unconfirmed idea Sir Eirik Flamestride is imagined as the Antler Knights' Knight Commander, responsible for the order's training and discipline.^{[last-winter#52 · last-winter#73]}

Sir Reynald Iceshield

unconfirmed idea Listed as Knight Commander in the earliest hierarchy draft.^{[last-winter#46]}

Sir Theron Stormwind

Sir Theron Stormwind holds the rank of Elite Vanguard Captain in the Antler Knights. ^{[heralds-b#164]}

Sir Thrain Icetongue

unconfirmed idea Listed as Master of Lore in the earliest hierarchy draft.^{[last-winter#46]}

Sister Aeliana

unconfirmed idea A young novice of the Sisterhood of Misery who serves Lady Misery; taken in as a child after her family died of illness, she can sense the dying and ease their pain through her Touch of Mercy.^{[last-winter#481]}

Sister Aria Stormswift

unconfirmed idea A sister of the Antler Knights who trains new members in combat using techniques taught by Dame Elara Frostblade.^{[last-winter#75 · last-winter#77]}

Sister Elowen Emberheart

unconfirmed idea A sister of the Antler Knights who leads efforts against threats in the wilderness, strengthening the order's bond with the land (shares a name with Dame Isolde Emberheart of High Command).^{[last-winter#75 · last-winter#77]}

Sister Linnea Greenshadow

Sister Linnea Greenshadow is a skilled healer and spellcaster of the Antler Knights. ^{[last-winter#107 · last-winter#108]}

Sister Selene Frostwhisper

unconfirmed idea A sister of the Antler Knights focused on magical support, developing cryomancy skills.^{[last-winter#75 · last-winter#77]}

Sister Thalia Frostbane

unconfirmed idea A sister of the Antler Knights who coordinates magical support for the Elite Vanguard (shares a name with Elite Vanguard Lieutenant Dame Thalia Iceshadow).^{[last-winter#75 · last-winter#77]}

Skarn Frostthorn

unconfirmed idea In an early version, a human mercenary captain on the Western Front whose loyalty follows gold.^{[last-winter#653]}

Skrag Greenclaw

unconfirmed idea A cunning leader of the Greencaps who prefers manipulation and deception.^{[last-winter#461]}

Smolder Grizzleflare

The name EKREM approved, after two rounds of revision, for the fire-worshipping goblin gang leader on the outskirts of the capital. ^{[last-winter#33 · last-winter#37 · last-winter#38]}

Snakecross Druid

Added by the game master, the Snakecross Druid is an unnamed figure at the edge of town who takes the dead and turns them into roses. ^{[last-winter#306]}

Sootspindle Flamegrit

unconfirmed idea Chief Cinderworker, a master overseeing the tribe's infrastructure.^{[last-winter#40]}

Squire Elara Stonefoot

unconfirmed idea A squire serving Dame Isolde Emberheart, learning combat technique and equipment maintenance.^{[last-winter#54]}

Squire Linnea Oakwhisper

unconfirmed idea A squire apprenticed to Sir Boros Whitelion, learning principles of leadership and strategy.^{[last-winter#54]}

Squire Thalia Greenfield

unconfirmed idea A squire apprenticed to Sir Cedric Ironclaw, responsible for the order's records and archives.^{[last-winter#54]}

Sylas Swiftshadow

unconfirmed idea A hooded rogue with a mysterious past who sits in the corner of the Sunbell tavern.^{[last-winter#24]}

Sylien Thornblight

unconfirmed idea Proposed as the Spring Elf leader of the Whispers of the Grove ambush team; unused after the team was corrected to Winter Elf.^{[heralds-b#61 · heralds-b#62]}

Sylphara Mistweaver

unconfirmed idea A water genasi cleric devoted to a sea deity, who heals seafarers and studies volcanic springs at Snakecross.^{[last-winter#392]}

Sylven Ursa

Known as the Bladed Wind of the East, Sylven Ursa leads the elite Iceblade units on the Eastern Front, a master of duels and tactical precision. ^{[last-winter#805 · last-winter#807]}

Sylvia Starlight

unconfirmed idea A half-elf dancer who performs at the Elvynstar Inn.^{[last-winter#180 · last-winter#182]}

Tevelyn Moonspeaker

Tevelyn Moonspeaker was Veladrin Frostpeak's teacher, a highly skilled and masterful swordsman. ^{[heralds-a#81 · heralds-a#82]} He was killed by the Frost Prince himself after trying to stop the Prince's forces from destroying the remnants of the Queen of Fall's lands. ^{[heralds-a#81]}

Thaddeus Copperpot

unconfirmed idea An eccentric gnome inventor who shows off his creations.^{[last-winter#196]}

Thalen Ursa

Called the Youngest, Thalen Ursa was Frelya's youngest child, who died in the Battle of Winds of Emberfrost after slaying a Summer Elf noble. ^{[last-winter#804 · last-winter#805 · last-winter#807]}

Thalena Ursa

unconfirmed idea Frelya's second daughter, proposed as Supreme Commander of the Western Front overseeing all attacks on Moonward's coastal cliffs.^{[last-winter#836]}

Thalindra Nyx

unconfirmed idea A fey-blooded tiefling warlock bound in a pact with a powerful archfey, seeking a grimoire said to be in a lost library.^{[last-winter#392]}

Thalindra Ursa

Thalindra Ursa runs espionage and sabotage operations, moving between fronts and employing changeling agents and cursed assassins. ^{[last-winter#805 · last-winter#807]}

Thalion Faerleaf

unconfirmed idea An Eladrin-born artist, creator of "The Dance of the Eladrin."^{[last-winter#486]}

Thalion Swiftblade

unconfirmed idea Captain of the guard at Silver Vine, a seasoned Eladrin warrior loyal to Myleas Palewood.^{[last-winter#457]}

Thalor Ironroot

unconfirmed idea A gnome tinker of the Sunveil Merchants caravan proposed to have acquired a strange mechanical device possibly linked to the Lunar Volcanic Core.^{[last-winter#394 · last-winter#400]}

Thamior Lyr

Thamior Lyr is a senior seer, alive but only partially present in his own mind, reliving Rosereach's final day. ^{[heralds-a#113 · heralds-a#114]} His mind has been fractured by the memories of the people who died in Rosereach's fall, and he speaks as though every dead citizen whispers through different cracks in his mind. ^{[heralds-a#114]}

Tharion Vaelstrade

Tharion Vaelstrade is the Arbiter, the regulating and law-making authority in the Regency's capital. ^{[heralds-b#49 · heralds-b#50]} He granted Naevys the role of Arcane Protector. ^{[heralds-b#49]}

Therik "Shade" Morvaine

unconfirmed idea A mysterious tiefling patron, rumored to be connected to the Dark Crescent, who quietly observes potential recruits.^{[last-winter#562]}

Thistle Bramblefoot

unconfirmed idea A halfling leader of the Frostwood Rangers, a master tracker and archer.^{[last-winter#131]}

Thoran Stonebrew

unconfirmed idea A stout dwarf bartender at the Serpent's Kiss tavern, experienced with drinks and spirits.^{[last-winter#408]}

Thorne Rosemen

unconfirmed idea A member of House Rosemen, an alchemist and keeper of the rose gardens, proposed in a family-tree sketch.^{[last-winter#311]}

Throgma Snowfang

unconfirmed idea A gnoll shaman proposed to lead gnoll war-packs and summon ice storms on the Eastern Front, elsewhere called a "Frostcaller" commanding gnoll war bands.^{[last-winter#655 · last-winter#664]}

Throk Frostcaller

unconfirmed idea The tribe's spiritual leader: an aged orc shaman who communes with the spirits of winter, carrying an ice-boned staff.^{[last-winter#317]}

Thurgak the Pale

unconfirmed idea In an early version, a white orc warlord loyal to House Ursa on the Eastern Front, fighting with ice axes.^{[last-winter#653]}

Thurn Frostbite

unconfirmed idea In an early version, a bear-folk naval commander leading troops landing from ships.^{[last-winter#653]}

Tilda

unconfirmed idea The friendly halfling innkeeper of the Twisted Goblet.^{[last-winter#192]}

Tilly Greenfoot

unconfirmed idea A cheerful halfling senior sales representative for the Golden Leaf Company, knowledgeable about flowers.^{[last-winter#319]}

Tobias "Tide" Merek

Tobias "Tide" Merek is an underworld contact who corresponds with three people and is considered one of the possible leaders of Blackice. ^{[heralds-b#446]} He exchanges letters with Vaelis Ledgerhand, Seris Blackvein, and Corwen "King Crab"; since orders kept coming even after the Countess's uncle died, this suggests the true leader is not the uncle. ^{[heralds-b#446]}

Tyrlan Ursa

Tyrlan Ursa is Frelya Ursa's second son and the head of the spy network in Velfald. ^{[last-winter#647 · last-winter#649]}

Tyrran Mossglen

unconfirmed idea A dryad ally proposed as winter-attuned, slowing enemy forces through the forest, elsewhere described as providing terrain control and battlefield manipulation on the Western Front.^{[last-winter#655 · last-winter#664]}

Ulwin "The Unfortunate" Bramblefoot

unconfirmed idea "The Unfortunate," a hapless halfling gambler who loses every bet at the Laughing Gull inn in Rosereach; proposed as comic relief with no sign the GM confirmed him.^{[last-winter#750]}

Uriel

Uriel was another fallen angel, seen by Samael as a "brother," whom Samael killed; before dying, Uriel took Samael's eyes. ^{[last-winter#866]}

Vaelis Ledgerhand

Vaelis Ledgerhand is the guardian of Old Iceverf, an Elkborn undead — a paladin of the old faith, fallen but still bound by his sense of duty. ^{[heralds-a#3]} He is the ledger-keeper with whom Tobias "Tide" Merek corresponds. ^{[heralds-b#446]}

Vaelithria "Vael" Brightscale

unconfirmed idea A dragonborn wizard of crystal dragon descent, an academic studying the effect of Snakecross's volcanic soil on magical plants.^{[last-winter#392]}

Valen Harthcliff

Sergeant Valen Harthcliff commands the Shieldbreakers, a heavily armored human phalanx unit that specializes in breaking enemy formations. ^{[last-winter#726 · last-winter#731 · last-winter#733]} Like all sergeants, he wears black adamantine armor with red garments and a small red horsetail-style crest on his helmet. ^{[last-winter#731]}

Valrik Ursa

unconfirmed idea Proposed as the husband of Matriarch Alyndra Ursa and Chief Advisor and Spymaster in Oavenia, in another version described as Frelya's third son responsible for siege logistics and naval coordination on the Western Front.^{[last-winter#644 · last-winter#836]}

Varis Shadowbane

Varis Shadowbane is a royal assassin from Timbermire, granted authority by Regent Seraphina Stormwatch to investigate matters of loyalty among the knights and nobility. ^{[last-winter#252 · last-winter#253]}

Vekresh the Frost-Eyed

unconfirmed idea A changeling saboteur planted in position for sabotage on the coast.^{[last-winter#780]}

Velis Snowstrider

Velis Snowstrider is a character belonging to the Game Master: a Winter Elf of the Gloom Stalker Ranger class who carries winter-themed magical equipment. ^{[last-winter#772 · last-winter#773]}

Velmira Ursa

Velmira Ursa is Frelya Ursa's second daughter and commander of the Eastern Front, a disciplined and cold-blooded tactician who uses river and forest obstacles to trap Legion forces. ^{[last-winter#788]} She also serves as the family's champion, challenging enemy leaders at the Eastern dueling grounds. ^{[last-winter#807]}

Velyss Icereed

unconfirmed idea Proposed as the CR7 commander of the Blightfang Marauders, a noble-blooded Winter Elf sorcerer/warlock bound to a "Frozen Tyrant" patron.^{[heralds-b#63]}

Verion Ursa

Known as the Frostbrand Strategist, Verion Ursa is a battle-mage general who commands magical siege forces on the Western Front, employing storms and summoned elementals. ^{[last-winter#805 · last-winter#807]}

Verric Glasshand

unconfirmed idea A charming arcane trickster carrying obsidian cards, proposed as a Blackice go-between who might bring the party a false offer of friendship.^{[heralds-b#362]}

Veylin Ursa

Veylin Ursa, the eldest son of Frelya Ursa, is the Commander of Siege Operations on the Northern Front, alongside Malanor. ^{[last-winter#647 · last-winter#649]}

Vilas Scorcher

Vilas Scorcher is a warlock serving the Legion who tracks fugitives with dark magic, part of the search team hunting Marcus. ^{[last-winter#464 · last-winter#465]}

Voidseer of Vorr'thuul

unconfirmed idea A rival Voidseer whom Kaelith Thorne believes must be destroyed or consumed.^{[heralds-b#12]}

War Wizard Eletha Windgrasp

unconfirmed idea A disciplined High Elf war-mage of the Mage Corps, a field commander fighting under Legion Lieutenant Cassius Dravenhall.^{[last-winter#754]}

Willem Frostwood

unconfirmed idea An old, friendly farmer working the Frostweaver lands.^{[last-winter#24]}

Ysolde Thrain

unconfirmed idea Ysolde Thrain is imagined as a 52-year-old human internal-intelligence interrogator in the tower, nicknamed "The Tower's Knife," suspicious of everyone and willing to side with whoever offers order.^{[heralds-a#112 · heralds-a#139]}

Ysolde Thranis

Ysolde Thranis is a High Elf and senior mage overseeing magical operations on the Eastern Front. ^{[last-winter#791 · last-winter#792 · last-winter#793] [+ last-winter#796]} The Game Master corrected her title: there is no "Arcwarden" in this era, so her rank comes from Magnus Arcanum as a High Mage. ^{[last-winter#792 · last-winter#793]}

Zephyra Windwhisper

unconfirmed idea An aarakocra (wind elemental lineage) druid, bound to the plane of wind elementals and wandering the world to protect natural places.^{[last-winter#392]}