This character has been written so he can be easily placed in any campaign set in Orlanthi culture, but can easily be ported over to any other Gloranthan culture with a very minor rewrite.

Human Male, 43, Satarite, Initiate of Orlanth, Steward
Traits: Sycophantic, Pedantic, Paranoid, Conniving, Deceitful

A small rotund, balding and physically unimpressive man of middling age. Svarn has a self important manner that grates on everyone he is not actively trying to ingratiate himself with.

A faithful and loyal servant of his Lord, he sees danger in every situation and perceives anyone doing well as a threat to his or his Lords position. He will move to belittle and publicly humiliate those he sees as a challenge to his continued power and influence.

The son of a Farmer, Svarn has gained his position by luck,the ability to polish the ego’s of those in higher places and efficient management.  He is ever ready to agree with those of higher status, whatever they may say, and fulfill their requirements however questionable. He is a man of no morals, no discernible agenda and questionable ethics.  His actual agenda is to hold onto as much personal power as he can for as long as possible.

He is highly insecure and is fully aware of his lack of martial prowess and will usually be accompanied by at least two of his lords retainers, whom he can trust to follow orders without question. Svarn is fully willing to break the law and his only compunction is leaving witnesses who would testify against him or his lord.  He is well informed with a wide network of informers motivated by either greed or blackmail.

Svarn pays lip service to his God and is rarely found at temple services or functions as he is always too busy on ‘his Lords business’. The temple priests dislike him, but do not currently believe it worth their while to challenge his position.

Svarn is a man of some personal wealth, funded from his Lords largesh, bribes, blackmail and some good investments. He dresses well and can usually be found wearing some jewellery and symbols of status..  A keen huntsman, Svarn is a passable archer and tracker.

Characteristics

STR 9   CON 11 SIZ 11    INT 15   DEX 10
CHA 13 POW 14 Hit Points: 11           Move: 8
DEX SR: 3 SIZ SR: 2
Runes Air 67%, Movement 74%, Darkness 68%, Man 67%
Passions: Loyalty (Lord) 65%, Love (Self 76%), Devotion Orlanth 62%
Rune Spells: Runepoints 2 (Orlanth), 
Spirit Magic: Countermagic 4, Glamour, Healing 2, Befuddle, Disruption, Speedart, Multimissile 2
Magic Points: 14 + 7

Weapon	%	Damage	SR	Pts
Broadsword	54%	1D8+1	6	10
Comp. Bow	62%	1D8+1	2/9	8

LOCATION	D20	AP/HP
Right Leg	1–4	2/4
Left Leg	5–8	2/4
Abdomen	9–11	4/4
Chest	12	4/5
Right Arm	13–15	2/3
Left Arm	16–18	2/3
Head	19–20	4/4

Skills: Intrigue 76%, Manage Household 74%, Listen 76%, Move Quietly 67%, Hide 74%, Charm 62%, Tracking 68%, Orlanthi Lore 74%,   
Languages: Satarite 79%, Tradetalk 67%
Magic Items: 7-point POW storage crystal.

Player Interactions:
Svarn will interact with the players as the steward of their Lord, employer and benefactor.  He should be a constant irritant, disliked by the players, but protected from violence and retribution by his position.

• He will turn the players away denying them access to their lord when they think they need it.
• Svarn will publicly accuse the players of minor infractions to publicly embarrass them
• He is publicly diminish and criticise their accomplishments
• He will challenge them as liars when they bring no proof of accusations or accomplishments
• He will be the vehicle for dishonest accusations brought against the players by third parties.
• He will have people spy and inform on the players
• He will whisper in his lord ear against the players if they give him reason and opportunity.
• The players may discover that he is blackmailing a young widow in the community.
• If the players move against him, he will bring false witnesses against them.
• If he gains information that allows it, he will blackmail the players

Inspiration: Svien from Vikings