Unnamed Draconato Warrior

A dragonborn warrior whose armor bears the dents and scorched edges of repeated battles. He keeps his weapon polished, his gear tightly strapped, and one hand near the hilt whenever strangers enter the room.

He served as the last shield of a border settlement during a three-day raid. The settlement survived, but his commander ordered him to abandon the wounded when the enemy breached the eastern wall. He disobeyed, carried six survivors through the burning granary, and was stripped of his rank. Now he sells his sword to fund a return to that settlement, where the old enemy has begun taking prisoners again.

He speaks in short, measured sentences and treats every promise as a contract. Before answering a difficult question, he taps one claw against the pommel of his sword. He respects people who stand their ground, but has no patience for boasting without proof.

• A former commander offers him his rank back if he leaves the border settlement to burn. • One of the survivors he rescued has vanished after discovering who ordered the retreat. • The warrior's battered shield bears a dragon-shaped brand that matches the enemy's banners.