Burgomaster of Barovia Ismark Kolyonavich
Burgomaster of Barovia Ismark Kolyonavich (a.k.a. The Lesser)
Mental characteristics
Intellectual Characteristics
Ismark should inspire flattery with his genuine interest and empathy for the players, sympathy for his guilt and desperation, endearment for his anxiety to step beyond his ancestor's shadow, and gratitude for his friendliness and aid.
Morality & Philosophy
In a fight, Ismark would first seek to mediate the parties' conflict, but would gladly draw his sword—and even fight to the death—if he believed that he was fighting for something or someone worth protecting.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Ismark wants to keep his village and Ireena safe, keep his father's memory alive, and one day match his ancestor's legacy.
Vices & Personality flaws
To the world, Ismark is a courageous, reliable, and compassionate leader. To those he trusts, Ismark is a self-doubting, struggling warrior desperate to keep his loved ones safe. Deep down, Ismark worries that he will never live up to his ancestor's deeds—and fears that he has already irreparably failed.
Social
Contacts & Relations
Ismark is the adoptive brother of Ireena Kolyana, and the great-grandson of Ismark the Great.
Relationships
[p]Ismark Kolyonavich, son of the late burgomaster Kolyan Indirovich, is a native of Barovia Village, a haunted settlement beneath the shadow of Castle Ravenloft. Known to some as "Ismark the Lesser," he was ironically named for a heroic ancestor, "Ismark the Great," who once vanquished vampire nests throughout the valley. [/p] [p][/p]
- "I may be 'Ismark the Lesser,' but I won't be lesser in protecting those I care for."
- "Barovia may be cursed, but while I still breathe, I’ll shield those I love."
- "Strahd’s shadow touches all, but we don’t have to stand in it."
- "Even the Devil should fear the fury of a man with nothing left to lose."
- "Every dawn here is gray, but I still hold out hope for a brighter one."
- "This land may have broken my father, but it will not break me."
- "If Strahd wants Ireena, he'll have to go through me first."
- "My father fought for this village—perhaps it’s time I fight to leave it behind."
- "Strength isn’t about winning against Strahd; it’s about standing in defiance, no matter the cost."
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