Trailblazers of the North
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Selected as a Featured Product in the April 10 DM's Guild newsletter. Trailblazers of the North Jump aboard a sleigh and join the adventure! This supplement includes detailed descriptions of eight intrepid NPCs for your games set in the icy North of the Forgotten Realms. These NPCs work equally well with several D&D Storylines¸ such as Storm King's Thunder¸ Tyranny of Dragons or Princes of the Apocalypse. Meet such stalwart adventurers as Maddie Red¸ a legendary musher; Sleetstrider¸ a goliath expedition leader; and Quinella Shears¸ a fearless half-orc trader accompanied by her she-cub companion Antonia. In addition to a character illustration¸ each entry has a description of the NPC's background; an "at a glance" reference for their appearance¸ personality and motivation; tips on how the DM might bring them to life at the table; and a suggested list of trade goods. The supplement includes the latest Current Clack¸ rumors and adventure hooks that can jump start an adventure in the Savage Frontier. There is also a map of the North keyed with all the important locations. About the author: Troy E. Taylor has been writing and editing for roleplaying games since 2005. His publishing credits include Dragon magazine¸ Kobold Press and Engine Publishing. Since 2008 he has been a regular contributor to the multi-Ennie winning GM advice site¸ Gnome Stew.