Key Figures

Elijah Endstein 121 - Human Noble, Vampire & Scientist, Lawful Neutral

Summary: Elijah Endstein, a vampire nobleman on a quest to ressurect his murdered wife Felicia, in his desperation sought a solution in vampirism. He lives isolated at his estate, near Stormhaven. Adventurers murdered his wife, he has therefore a great distain for all who would call themselves adventurers. He is a major financial donor to the Owlbear Protection Society as his departed wife loved owlbears.

Authors note: Elijah Endstein is heavily inspired by both Dr. Freeze from Batman and by Frankenstein

Elijah's backstory
Born 35, and 36 years before the Crimson Dusk. Elijah Endstein and Felicia Frank both came from insanely wealthy noble families, with old money. They met in their ecology course at the University in Torrica, having both been fascinated with nature from a young age. Drawn to each other like magnets the two became inseparable. Going on ecological expeditions, to study monsters in their natural habitat, and bringing home all sorts of magical herbs and artifacts to experiment with. During one of their expeditions they met Stannum. A wizard deeply troubled by the slow dwindling of the owlbear population. Agreeing that something needed to be done, Elijah and Felicia agreed to provide the funds needed for the establishing and operating of the Owlbear Protection Society, becoming the first financiers, and to this day, one of the largest financial contributors to the organization.

Leaving the activism and organizing of the O.P.S. to Stannum, Elijah and his wife Felicia Frank sought to prevent the extinction of the Owlbears through scientific means, aiming their sights on Necromancy. For if Owlbears couldn't die, they couldn't go extinct. Unfortunately in the year 523 a group of adventurers stumbled upon their laboratory and decided that necromancy = bad and Elijah and Felicia were therefore evil and valid targets for these murder-hobos to kill. In the struggle that followed Elijah and his Wife were seperated in their attempted escape. Elijah found his wife's body sometime later, in the hallways of the laboratory, put to the sword by the Adventurers. Filled with grief, Elijah froze Felicia's body in ice to preserve it, so that one day, he might bring her back, once he has successfully perfected the craft of Necromancy.

To this day, Elijah toils away in his mansion, roughly a days ride from Stormhaven, desperately seeking for a way to bring back his beloved Felicia. In his desperation he even went as far as to seek out the help of Destro Fortica, to voluntarily become a vampire, to see if vampirism was a possible solution, but alas it was not. He continues to toil away at his work, while the interest on his family's immense wealth quietly pays for his expensen and most of the O.P.S.'s operational costs.

Stannum Lovelace 115 - Human Wizard

Founder and Head of the Owlbear Protection Society.

A brilliant but eccentric wizard, known for his deep love of owlbears and his unconventional methods of protecting them. With wild silver hair and a penchant for wearing robes covered in owlbear motifs, Stannum is both a respected scholar and an endearing oddball in the magical community. His expertise in magical creatures is unmatched, and he’s dedicated his life to ensuring that owlbears are not hunted or mistreated. Despite his peculiarities, Stannum is fiercely intelligent and driven by a deep sense of empathy for all magical creatures.

Cornelia Jacobs 112 - Human Cleric

Co-Leader and Chief Strategist of the Owlbear Protection Society.

Cornelia Jacobs is Stannum’s wife and a brilliant cleric who serves as the true mastermind behind the Owlbear Protection Society. With a calm demeanor and sharp intellect, Cornelia often guides the society's strategies and operations, ensuring that Stannum’s passion is channeled effectively. She is not only smarter than her husband but also possesses a deep well of wisdom and practical knowledge, which she uses to navigate the society through political and social challenges. Cornelia is a natural leader, beloved by members of the OPS for her kindness and unyielding dedication to the cause.

Daughters of Stannum and Cornelia

Eleanor Lovelace 91 - Human Sorceress

the eldest daughter, is a prodigious sorceress who inherited both her father's magical talents and her mother’s intellect. She is deeply involved in the society's research division, using her powers to study owlbears in their natural habitats and develop protective enchantments for them. Despite her youth, Eleanor is already making significant contributions to magical academia, much like her parents.

Isabella Lovelace 87 - Human Druid

The younger daughter, chose a path closer to nature, becoming a skilled druid with a particular affinity for owlbears. She often works directly with the creatures, caring for injured or orphaned owlbears and ensuring they can be safely released back into the wild. Isabella’s connection to the natural world is profound, and she serves as the heart of the society, often advocating for even more radical conservation efforts.

Akatakaliki 'Mal' mu taha niho - Human fighter

One of the operatives deployed in the feywild. He led the efforts there to help relocate owlbears into Kildar. A physically strong and handsome man with a short and stout build and long darrk curly hair. Bronzed skin from walking around bare-chested most of the time, his body was decorated with many tatoos depicting his life and many exploits. He died in defense of a group of adventurers who were trying to take on Hadar.