At their worst. the loyalists see the people of Salt-
marsh as a barrier to growth. The locals are little more
than allies of the Sea Princes, traitors who for too long
have evaded the crown's notice. If they were to do as the
loyalists tell them, then perhaps this fish-reeking pile of
a town could become something respectable.ELIANDER F lREBORN
Eliander (LN male human gladiator) fought in the royal
army of Keoland. where he earned a name driving the
wild th in gs of the Dreadwood away from the settled
lands. Eliandcr suffered a tremendous injury to his leg
in a battle against an owlbear and now walks upon a
finely carved wooden peg. Despite his injury and ad-
vancing age. the burly captain of the Saltmarsh town
guard remains an imposing figure. El iander is a local
celebrity thanks to his facility with languages, and he is
often called upon by the town's various organizations to
assist with translations. He is fully literate in Common,
Dwarvish, Gnomish, Elvish. and Halfling: he can also
speak and understand Ore and Draconic.
In a crisis, Eliander Fireborn might put the good of
the crown above local rule. He possesses a royal writ
that allows him to seize authority over the town guard in
case of an emergency. He is loath to use it, as the locals
might react to his seizure of power with an open revolt.
Personality Traits. Caution guides Eliander·s
thoughts and his every action. He recognizes that
Saltmarsh is on the verge of tremendous growth, but
he sees the influence of the Sea Princes behind every
stroke of misfortune. Slow and steady w i ns the day, as
he likes to say.
Ideal. Eliander is a faithful servant of the crown. The
law must be obeyed. as faithful service and iron disci-
pline arc the surest ways to maintain peace and order.
Bond. Once he gives his word, Eliander keeps it to the
death. Honor is his life. and treachery earns his wrath.
Flaw. Eliander is stubborn to a fault. Once he sets
his mind to a belief or a course of action, little can
dissuade him.MANISTRAD COPPERLOCKS
The leader of the newly established mini ng operation
in Saltmarsh is an iron-willed dwarven woman named
Manistrad (LN female dwarf veteran). She r uns the
mining outfit from a small office near the edge of town.
Manistrad is a competent leader, as well as a savvy
miner with a knack for pulling off impossible jobs. She's
convinced that the veins of si lver found in the cliffs near
Saltmarsh are indicative of more valuable stones deeper
in the rock. She was once a fearsome warrior, and she's
not above delivering a few well-placed blows to ensure
her orders are followed.
Manistrad occupies an awkward place on the coun-
cil. She was placed in her position by royal decree: the
crown decided that if Saltmarsh is 10 support a mining
operation. the miners would need a political voice. A
more diplomatic figure might have smoothed over the
tension. but Manistrad has little patience and sees the
rest of the council, save for Eliander. as rustic dullards.
Pers onality Traits. Manistrad is a woman of few
words. She is curt and quick, yet she gives every person
who comes before the council a fair accounting. She's
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