![[ElmarBarthenPathfinder.webp]] # Elmar Barthen _Human Shopkeeper | [[Barthen's Provisions]] | [[Phandalin]]_ ## Summary Warm, professional owner of [[Barthen's Provisions]], a cornerstone of [[Phandalin]]'s trade. A former adventurer who settled into merchant life, known for his nervous habits and care for his community. [[Petra]] once tormented him by threatening to sell goods to his competitor. %% ## Now _placeholder_ ## Appearance Average height, slender, with a smooth bald head and well-trimmed white beard. Hazel eyes and modest, well-kept robes. When nervous he stammers, repeats words, and rearranges small items in his store. ## Personality Warm, professional, slightly jittery. Speaks softly, using terms of endearment like "dear" or "my friend." Meticulous and anxious, but balanced by care for others. ## Quote _"Honesty and genuine care are the cornerstones of good trade, and they nurture the roots of lasting friendships."_ ## Connections **[[Larris]]** — rogue and former companion who swore revenge on him. **[[Ander]]** — clerk; like a son to him. **[[Thistle]]** — clerk; like a son to him. **[[Petra]]** — tormented him by threatening to sell goods to his competitor. ## Background **The Retired Adventurer:** As a young man he traveled the wilds seeking fortune. A severe falling-out with a rogue named [[Larris]], who swore revenge, led him to abandon the life. He settled in [[Phandalin]] and built [[Barthen's Provisions]] into the town's trade hub, taking on clerks [[Ander]] and [[Thistle]] like sons — though fear of [[Larris]]'s return never fully left him. ## Stats **Base:** Commoner (MM p.345), modified. - Cha 14; proficiency in Insight and Persuasion. %%