[PFS_Aerondor] 05-21: The Merchants Wake (Inactive)

Game Master Aerondor

A powerful Qadiran trade prince has died, and faction leader Aaqir al’Hakam rushes to his homeland to attend his mentor’s funeral. As an act of support, the Pathfinder Society sends the PCs as representatives to the event; however the death of such an influential merchant and politician has created a considerable power vacuum, and ambitious acquaintances from across the Inner Sea are in attendance to pay their respects, claim a piece of the trade prince’s legacy, and undercut their rivals’ attempts to do the same. Can the Pathfinders keep this somber event from spiraling into a bloodbath?

Content in “The Merchant’s Wake” also contributes directly to the ongoing storyline of the Qadira faction.

TEMEL PASSAD:

Introduction
Temel Passad is a prophet of Kalistrade, an
adherent to a strict set of personal codes that supposedly
aid in one’s earning wealth. He is a clever man that the
Society has dealt with before—typically under pleasant
circumstances. His business ventures sometimes compete
with those of the Five Kings Mountains, which has led to a
rivalry with Metella Rauger
Description
Temel Passad is a tall man with carefully groomed
hair and an oiled beard. He wears pristine white clothing
heavy with gold embroidery and gems. In following the
tenets of the Prophets of Kalistrade, he avoids physical
contact with others and partakes in only a small number of
the refreshments available
Key skill: Appraise
Current influence: negative two.

DORITANNIA RAFFELLA:

Introduction
Doritannia Raffella buys and sells alcohol and
spirits. She comes from a common household yet elevated
her status through her own acumen and hard work, though
she recently fell on hard times. No doubt her experience
would be a valuable asset to any business venture.
Description
Doritannia is an attractive Taldan woman in her 30s with long brown hair. She is dressed finely but moves with none of the grace and bearing that might suggest a noble upbringing
Key skill: intimidate
Current influence: 9 (sufficient for mission)

METELLA RAUGER:

Introduction
Metella Rauger
represents several trading houses from the Five Kings Mountains, and she
has worked with the Society and its allies before. She’s stubborn but
fair. No doubt she will be on edge here thanks to Temel Passad’s
having decided to attend and honor Zarmina’s memory.
Description
Metella is a redheaded dwarf who wears a tabard emblazoned with the Five Kings Mountains heraldry. She’s unarmed for this event, though she often touches her belt with her right hand as a habit. When dealing with strangers, she faces the person squarely while watching for signs
of trickery. She relaxes visibly around those she knows.
Key skill Profession
Current influence: 4 (sufficient for mission, but could be improved)

PELLIUS MELKIOR:

Introduction
“Pellius Melkior is from Andoran and has established himself as a reliable trader of durable goods in his country. Rumor has it that he has also looked into expanding his business into the River Kingdoms and Taldor.”
Description
Pellius is a clean-shaven man of average height with sandy-brown hair. He is quick to laugh and makes a point of being especially friendly.
Key skill: knowledge(local)
Current influence: 11 (friendly- success)

JAKTI AL AWAR:

Introduction
“Jakti al’Awar has spent much time abroad and only recently returned to Qadira. He maintains a small business in magic items, and some speculate that his travels and business are primarily for scholarly purposes. What is known is mostly speculation; he is something of an
unknown here.”
Description
Jakti is large and somewhat physically imposing figures. He prefers to encourage others to speak their minds, patiently listening with a polite smile and an intense stare as he listens to what people say.
He is accompanied by two bodyguards, Hakim and Amalia.
Key skill: knowledge(religion)
Current influence: 3