Population:
Approximately 660; primarily dwarf, some halfling.
Government:
Marison is governed by a council of elders, led by a male dwarf named Antisches.
Notable Places:
The Wench and Cauldron: A shabby dwarven tavern, said to be a front for the Thieves' Guild.
The Drunken Thief: An elegant elven tavern, built within the walls of an ancient iron keep.
A few NPCs:
Ises: Male Halfling Fighter, Neutral. Ises has a round face, with blonde hair and green eyes. He wears plate mail and wields a glaive-guisarme. Ises seeks revenge against the sister who betrayed him.
Calle: Female Dwarf Ranger, Evil. Calle has thin auburn hair and green eyes, and an unusual scar on her neck. She wears scale mail and wields a battle axe and heavy crossbow. Calle has a golden eagle named Aniuces.
Emes: Female Halfling Scholar, Evil. Emes is tall and heavyset, with silver hair and soft brown eyes. She wears modest garments and a gold amulet. Emes is depraved and abrasive.
Thena: Female Dwarf Servant, Neutral. Thena is exceptionally beautiful, with long golden hair and brown eyes. She wears worn clothing and a yellow cloak. Thena has a traumatic fear of ghosts and spirits.
AGAINST:
Population:
Approximately 1300; mixed elf and other civilized races.
Government:
Arcion is ruled by a graceful Queen, the Elven lady Innag Geridotr.
Notable Places:
The Heavenly House: A grand half-timbered theatre, which has one door here and another in the Seven Cities of Belonde.
The Explorers Guild Hall: An impressive timber and brick building, decorated with exotic weapons and armor.
The Astrologers Guild House: An ornate building of timber and brick walls, said to be haunted by the ghost of a sphinx.
A few NPCs:
Staga Pallidotr: Female Elf Necromancer, Evil. Staga has a narrow face, with thick silver hair and hazel eyes. She wears well-made clothing and wields a club.
Nori Holmgison: Male Elf Ranger, Neutral. Nori is fey in appearance, with blonde hair and large gray eyes. He wears studded leather and wields a short sword. Nori has a dire rat named Gote.
Gaute: Male Elf Alchemist, Good. Gaute has auburn hair and hazel eyes. He wears fine clothing and numerous rings. Gaute has an animal companion, a copper firedrake named Teini.
Gili: Male Elf Scholar, Evil. Gili is common in appearance, with black hair and narrow hazel eyes. He wears modest garments and a silver holy symbol. Gili believes that he is the rightful heir to the crown of Forlonde.
Landi: Male Elf Paladin, Good. Landi has matted brown hair and gray eyes, and an unusual scar on his arm. He wears chain mail and wields a glaive-guisarme.
Holmsti: Male Human Craftsman, Good. Holmsti has a long face, with auburn hair and dark green eyes. He wears worn clothing and a pewter amulet.
