Mara "Maven" Tideheart

Mara "Maven" Tideheart

Medium Human, Wizard of the Enchantment, Any

Armor Class 11

Hit Points 16

Speed: 30 FT

STR

7
( -2 )

DEX

14
( +2 )

CON

14
( +2 )

INT

17
( +3 )

WIS

14
( +2 )

CHA

16
( +3 )

Languages Common, Dwarven, Gnomish, Elvish

Challenge Rating 3

Description

As you push open the heavy oak doors of the Contender's Respite, the buzz of excited chatter and clinking glasses washes over you. Before you can fully take in the lively tavern atmosphere, a warm, welcoming voice cuts through the noise. "Well, well! Fresh faces for the Crucible, if I'm not mistaken?" Your attention is drawn to a woman approaching you with a bright smile. She's in her late fifties, with salt-and-pepper hair tied back in a neat bun. Laugh lines crinkle around her eyes as she looks your group over with a knowing gaze. Despite her age, she moves with the grace and confidence of someone much younger. "I'm Mara Tideheart, but most folks 'round here call me Maven. Welcome to the Contender's Respite, my dears!" She gestures broadly at the tavern around her. "Best place in Erckido for a Crucible contestant to rest their head, fill their belly, or hear a tale or two about what you're in for." Maven's weathered hands, a testament to years of hard work, adjust the small golden trophy hanging from her neck as she continues, "Won this place in the Crucible myself, oh, about twenty years back. Now I make sure every contestant gets the same fighting chance I had." She leans in conspiratorially, her eyes twinkling. "So, what'll it be? A hearty meal to build your strength? A room with a view of the arena? Or perhaps," she winks, "you'd like to hear about the time I faced down a minotaur with nothing but a wooden spoon and my wits?" Maven's warm chuckle invites you to share in her good humor. "Whatever you need, you've come to the right place. The Respite takes care of its own, and right now, that's you lot. So, how can old Maven help you get started on your path to glory?"

CONTENDERS RESPITE OWNER / HOSTESS

ROLEPLAYING TIPS:

CHARMING
COMMANDING
ENERGETIC
INTERESTS: Mara's life is her Inn.  Since her husband died and her daughter moved to Arlypos she has committed herself to making this Inn the premiere spot for Crucible Contenders.

GIMMICK: SHE IS A SALESWOMAN.  She is always running a special.

CONFLICT: Misses her daughter.

WANT: To Open anothe tavern in Arlypos.

NEED: Unknown

MOTIF: APPLE PIE

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