Ashen Lands

A stocky dwarf with a thick red beard and weathered, scarred skin. His piercing brown eyes are always watchful, exuding quiet intensity. He wears a simple leather vest beneath a tavern apron, his hands showing the marks of a battle-hardened past.

He is a observant, calculating man, shaped by years of bloodshed and loss. He’s fiercely loyal to those he trusts, but remains indifferent to everyone else, keeping his emotions carefully guarded. As the owner of the Red Crown Tavern, he runs his business with a sharp eye for deals, gathering rumors and information with ruthless efficiency. Though his past as a mercenary still looms over him, he’s pragmatic—ready to offer a drink or a contract, always with purpose and calculated intent.

Vargas "The Red," once a battle-hardened mercenary, roamed the Ashen Lands, forging his name through countless skirmishes. After years of bloodshed and the loss of his family, he left the fighter's life behind, seeking a new purpose. Using the wealth earned from his mercenary days, Vargas purchased an old building in Drakenstone and transformed it into the Red Crown Tavern. Known for his sharp eye for deals and his quiet yet intimidating presence, he runs the tavern with a keen sense of business. He serves drinks, gathers rumors, and keeps a watchful eye on all who enter—always ready to offer a contract or a drink—and sometimes, both. He also shares a good relationship with Shade Widow, having once helped her hunt down the killers of her son Elian. In return, she secretly provides him with critical information about targets listed on the "Bloody Board" in his tavern.