Traits / Ideals / Bonds / Flaws

∙ The common folk love me for my kindness and generosity. Despite my noble birth, I do not place myself above other folk. We all have the same blood.
∙ Freedom. Tyrants must not be allowed to oppress.
∙ Family - Won't do anything until father put to rest at church.
∙ Stubborn streak and strong willed.

Misc Info / Notes

∙ Comes from noble background, so a certain amount of respect is given to her.  Being the daughter of a noble, she familiar in the art of politics, so is skilled in persuasion, deception and insight.
∙ Well educated and is acquainted with the customs and topography of the valley.
∙ Has some basic fighter type combat training taught to her by Ismark.
∙ She's not a push-over and is not afraid to stand her ground.
∙ Knows was adopted by the burgomaster of the village when she was young, but has no memory of her life prior to that.  Always saw Ismark as her true brother and burgomaster as her true father.
∙ Has been bitten twice by Strahd.  She was charmed so doesn't remember much except for the blazing hunger in his eyes.
 

Reunited with her lost love (Sergei von Zarovich) from her past life as Tatyana in session 36.  Strahd is pissed!

Traits / Ideals / Bonds / Flaws

∙ Slow to trust. Lost too many friends and slow to make new ones.
∙ Freedom. Tyrants must not be allowed to oppress.
∙ Family - My sister is the last of my family and would do anything to protect her.
∙ My confidence is lacking because I feel I'll never live up to my father.  The townsfolk even call me "Ismark the Lesser" behind my back.

Misc Info / Notes

∙ Comes from noble background, so a certain amount of respect is given to him to his face.  Being the natural born son of a noble, he familiar in the art of politics, but is not skilled in such things.
∙ He is a very competent fighter with both courage and bravery.
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Misc Info / Notes

∙ Daughter disappeared and is completely distraught.
∙ Said was helpless little girl and showed a drawing of her.  Drawing revealed not little, but at least 18 or so. 
∙ Based on what party gathered, thought she may have keep her daughter locked up.  After checking house looks like Gertruda left on her own accord.
∙ Party agreed to look for her.

Traits / Ideals / Bonds / Flaws

∙ I have a gift of prescience that is beyond all other Vistani.
∙ The Vistani is are my people.
∙ The people whose fates I divine, are but a means to an end.

Misc Info / Notes

∙ She looks about 70 years old or so, but something about her, leads one to think she is far, far older than that.
 

Madam Eva's Reading

Traits / Ideals / Bonds / Flaws

∙ Strahd is the master of this land.
∙ I will change into every kind of hag and live a century as each, becoming something even greater in the end.
∙ The ones who looted and burned my home will pay for their offense.

Misc Info / Notes

In one of her human forms, she appears to be a sweet old lady selling home made baked pies.
∙ Appeared when Izek called for his 'mother' in the toy shop and taunted each member of the party.
∙ Disguised herself as Lady Fiona Wachter's sister but was sensed by the paladin and escaped again.

Traits / Ideals / Bonds / Flaws

∙ I would rather make a new friend than a new enemy and have a strong sense of fair play.
∙ I’m loyal to my friends and help those that help me.  It’s the duty of all to strengthen bonds of community and stick together.  We have to take care of each other.  If you earn my trust, you have a friend for life.
∙ My tavern is the most important place to me.  It will give my heirs a stable business.

Misc Info / Notes

∙ Very friendly and sincere.
∙ Wife Danika runs Inn with him.  They have two young boys.
∙ His father, Davian, owns the only winery in Barovia, but are they are currently estranged.
∙ Considers his Inn a sanctuary from the evils that abound in the valley.
∙ Member of "The Keepers of Feather".

Try to imagine Rictavio like this, but without the patch and MUCH older.
Sorry, but couldn't find a decent image that portrayed him.

Traits / Ideals / Bonds / Flaws

∙ Doesn't like or trust Vistani.  Believes most are in league with Strahd, but there are some that are fair and decent folk.  Madam Eva's prognostications are rarely ever wrong.

Misc Info / Notes

∙ His son was taken by a vampire a long time ago and turned into a vampire spawn.
∙ He is obviously withholding information, but get the feeling it's not for a malevolent purpose.
∙ Tells the most entertaining tales.
∙ Found himself in Barovia as most do; camped for the night as a thick fog encroached on his camp. The next day, found himself here.
∙ Looking for attractions and entertainers for his carnival.
∙ Walks with cane.
∙ He feels the Vistani are filthy, thieving cutthroats in league the master of this land.
∙ Hunted and killed vampires for decades; fears if can’t defeat Strahd, his soul will be stuck here and will never be reunited with dead son and wife.
∙ Uses an abandoned tower as a 'home base'.

Traits / Ideals / Bonds / Flaws

∙ I idolize a particular hero of my faith. I judge people by their actions, not their words.
∙ Charity. I always try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost.
∙ I would die to recover an ancient artifact of my faith that was stolen.
∙ My piety sometimes leads me to blindly trust those that profess faith in my god..

Misc Info / Notes

∙ Oversees the church and the orphange and does is best to raise spirits in the town.
∙ Offers nightly prayers and promise of St. Andral's protection.
∙ His sister is married to Baron Vargas Vallakovich.

Misc Info / Notes

∙ My family has served the Von Zarovich family for centuries.
∙ Strahd is just 'misunderstood' and if he has a flaw, it would be that of a bad landlord.
∙ She has harsh distain for the burgomaster and sees him as an idiot.
∙ Self assertive.
∙ Has an assistant man named Ernst Larnak.
∙ Her two sons are troublemakers in a 'frat boy' type of way.
 

Assistant Ernst Larnak was mysteriously murdered in session 23 as the party slept.

** DECEASED **
   Killed by Strahd in session 26

 

Traits / Ideals / Bonds / Flaws

∙ Fear is a powerful weapon. I use it to get what I want.
∙ I am loyal to my master, Baron Vallakovich, for he brought me into his home. I owe him my life, but he isn’t family.
 

Misc Info / Notes

∙ Smells of alcohol and carries an iron ring of keys.
∙ Captain of the guards in Vallaki.
∙ Looks at Ireena in an unwholesome, salacious way.
∙ Has a demonic looking, deformed arm.

 

** DECEASED **
   Killed by spirit assassin in session 13
 

Traits / Ideals / Bonds / Flaws

∙ Weird and awkward.  This is can be seen by the three child size wooden mannequins he pretends are his students.
∙ Will do anything to leave the land of Barovia.
∙ The spell book he carries is his most prize possession.
 

Misc Info / Notes

∙ Son of the Baron of the town.
∙ Is an aspiring wizard, but lacks formal training; found spell books in his home library and has been attempting to learn from them.
∙ Has been successful with several lower level spells, but higher level spells elude him.  He finds that very frustrating.
∙ He doesn't like his family very much and locks himself in the attic most of the time to avoid them.
∙ He killed two of his family's house servants accidentally when testing a teleportation circle.
∙ Was supposed to marry Lady Wachter's daughter Stella, but really wasn’t interested.
∙ Tested the suggestion spell on Stella since she happened to be available; it accidentally drove her mad.
∙ Says his father thinks Lady Wachter is in league with Strahd.
∙ Complains when growing up his father gave Izek all the attention.
∙ He doesn’t care he killed the servants or drove Stella to madness, no more than we would care if we stepped on ants inadvertently.

Traits / Ideals / Bonds / Flaws

∙ Snotty, cocky and prides himself on his good breeding; Sees most people as below him and is rather abrasive.
∙ He firmly believes the festivals he contrives will bring happiness to the town and keep "the devil" away.
∙ Has a brittle ego and is easily offended.
 

Misc Info / Notes

∙ Always has two large Mastiff's at his side.
∙ Greasy looking hair with shifty eyes.
∙ Knows for sure the Lady Fiona Wachter is in league with "the devil".  He has her home watched by guards and their captain Izek Strazni.
∙ Found Izek as a young boy with his arm torn off by wolves.  At some point, the arm was replaced with a horrific demonic looking arm.  The Baron never questioned it as he knew it could be useful.
∙ Believes that Lady Wachter's "book club" is really a cult she uses to control her followers to try to overthrow him.

Misc Info / Notes

∙ Owner of toy shop in Vallaki
∙ Forced to make special dolls for Izek that were free of charge under penalty of his shop being burned down.
∙ Looking for a toy created by a famous inventor.  Rumor as it this toy can only be found in Castle Ravenloft.
∙ Has a pet monkey named Piccolo that was given to him by the visiting bard, Rictavio.

Misc Info / Notes

∙ Werewolf met in the woods on Old Svalich Road on party's fourth day in Barovia.
∙ Forced the players to make a deal for their lives.  In return, the group need to rescue her mate, Emil.
∙ Has the party's scent and said could find them any time.
∙ Has no loyalty to Strahd or the current pack leader, Kiril.
∙ Means what she says; she's a killer and will do what's necessary to get her mate back.

Misc Info / Notes

∙ Owns the Wizard of Wines winery and runs it with two of his sons and his daughter.
∙ A witch named Baba Lysaga has been tormenting them on and off for years, but recently enlisted the aid of evil druids to plague them further.
∙ Doesn't profit from the winery, but makes just enough to keep it running.  They know their wine is the only shred of hope most Barovians have.
∙ He is a wereraven that is a member of "The Keepers of the Feather".
∙ His son Urwin, owns and runs The Blue Water Inn in Vallaki.


 

Misc Info / Notes

∙ Burgomaster of Krezk
∙ Lost his last child, a son, a few days ago.  Now there is no way to keep his family bloodline going.
∙ Not fond of strangers as they usually bring trouble for him and his people.
∙ Will to allow the party to stay in his home if they can help him get a bridal gown which the Abbot requested to raise his son from the dead.
 

Traits / Ideals / Bonds / Flaws

∙ I want to rid Barovia of its sickness.  By giving the devil his heart's desire, I bring salvation to him and his land.
∙ I love the creatures I create and will protect them.
∙ I can't be corrupted.  My heart is pure, my intentions noble and good.
 

Misc Info / Notes

∙ Came to Barovia to help heal the land a couple of hundred years ago.
∙ Has a companion with him named Valiska; she just grunts.
∙ The paladin's Divine Sense reveals he is a Celestial being.
∙ The Abbey (where he currently resides) is full of humanoid / animal mongrels.
∙ Revealed himself to be a Deva in session 34.
∙ Believes the only way to save Barovia is to give Strahd a 'bride' that the Abbot himself made.
∙ Accepts freely that Strahd is the master of this land and feels he's not as bad as everyone thinks.

 

Traits / Ideals / Bonds / Flaws

∙ No love is greater than a mother’s love for her son.
∙ I am the mother of Strahd. Anyone who disputes this fact can rot.
∙ I will not rest until the last of my son’s enemies are destroyed.
 

Misc Info / Notes

∙ See Baba Lysaga's Journal
 

Traits / Ideals / Bonds / Flaws

∙ Evil that feeds on the innocent is the worst of all evils and must be destroyed.
∙ My mentor and teacher, Dr. Rudolph van Richten, is like a father to me.
∙ I go where angels fear to tread.
 

Misc Info / Notes

∙ Looking for her mentor/teacher Rudolph van Richten, the famous monster hunter and vampire slayer (No, she's not looking for Buffy).
∙ Wants Strahd dead not only because he's evil, but also because he sent werewolves after her and they took her leg.
∙ Thinks the tower (where the party blew up her wagon) was van Richten’s home-base in Barovia.
∙ Van Richten had a horse named Drusilla.
∙ She’s been in Ravenloft Castle before and says she knows a way in.
 

Misc Info / Notes

∙ Party met him fighting Baba Lysaga on their sixth day
∙ Mordenkainen was defeated by Strahd and lost his spell book and staff
∙ Knowing he couldn’t defeat Strahd or leave Barovia, drove him to madness
∙ He drew a smaller spell book that just contained rituals from a portable hole he tucked in the hood of his cloak
∙ Gave a sending stone to Horrick so the group can contact him if they need his help


 

Misc Info / Notes

∙ Strahd's dusk elf chamberlain
∙ Has been very polite and gracious
∙ Asked the party to stay at least 15' away from him when they first arrived
∙ Fiercely loyal to Strahd and would willing give his life for him

** DECEASED **
   Killed by in session 56
 

Misc Info / Notes

∙ Met in the dungeon of Castle Ravenloft.
∙ Says his mate is Zuleika.
∙ Is surprised the party knows he is a werewolf and that Zuleika let them live.
∙ Explains he was sent to the dungeon by Strahd because he created a schism in the werewolf pack.
∙ Left the dungeons during a combat and hasn't been seen since.




 

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