Runaway Horse and Cart

As the adventurers are traveling along a road they are passed by an out of control horse and cart that are traveling in the opposite direction. The cart is carrying the cargo of a mysterious merchant who will give the party an unusual reward for recovering their goods. The reward, which is actually cursed takes hold in one of the party's minds. Causing them to mistrust everyone.

Suggested NPCs

Cassandra Brightvale

  • Human
  • Other
  • Elderly

Role

Occupation
Icehouse curator

Character

Motivation
Building wealth and reputation
Personality
Grim and determined
Background
Merchant dealing in rare goods

Details

Quirk
Smells faintly of cedar or smoke
Speaking style
Uses battle metaphors for social life
Private fear
Sleeping without a weapon nearby
Secret
Feeding information to two rival churches
Signature item
Coin that always lands on its edge

Julian Shadowmere

  • Human
  • Female
  • Elderly

Role

Occupation
Treaty notary

Character

Motivation
Building wealth and reputation
Personality
Confident and self-assured
Background
Merchant dealing in rare goods

Details

Quirk
Never sits in the same chair twice in a row
Speaking style
Repeats the last word of others
Private fear
Summer never ending
Secret
Is three children in a long coat
Signature item
Gloves that stain when shaking guilty hands

Mirabelle Ravencrest

  • Human
  • Male
  • Elderly

Role

Occupation
Dragonfly mail sorter

Character

Motivation
Building wealth and reputation
Personality
Charismatic and persuasive
Background
Merchant dealing in rare goods

Details

Quirk
Insists on shaking hands twice
Speaking style
Speaks in stage directions out loud
Private fear
Their own temper
Secret
Owes a dragon a favor due at harvest
Signature item
Scarf knitted from a single endless thread

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