Others in Norwick
The Temple of Kelemvor
The foreign-born clerics and paladins of the new temple have proven effective against the undead scourge. They've sealed the crypts and stopped the roaming dead from reaching the surface. The Kelemvorites have few interactions with the town, save for the monthly ships arriving riverside with crates of supplies bound for the temple.
They are led by Judicator Laurane de Fremault of Kelemvor, who hails from Cormyr. Her presence is said to be quite intimidating, though few townsfolk have spoken to her directly.
The Inn of the Mirthfufl Cup
Cousins Alan Roper and Oana Ellis co-own Norwick's new Inn, which has marketed itself to adventuring sorts. Alban, a half-elf, typically works behind the bar where his gregarious ways encourage indulgence (and large tabs). Oana, a moon elf, seems less social, and she manages the inn's staff and finances.
A newly formed League of Adventurers operates out of the Inn of the Mirthful Cup. Too young to have much of a reputation, it's said that the guild's self-described "chamberlain," Jordi Bogaert, has considerably deep pockets though his origins and relations are as yet unknown. Some believe that the Guild's promises are more wind than sail.
Hazelmere Whitespire
The sole remaining member of the hardworking Whitespire family, Hazelmere was always a weird, witchy girl more likely to be found alone, staring at nothing, than socializing with her peers. An adult now, it's whispered that she contributed financially to several families in the reconstruction effort, but she seems to shun all recognition for her part. Hazelmere operates a secondhand shop, The Hidden World, in the town center.
Hazelmere's tenants include
Magelena the changeable and enthusiastic gnomish tailor.
The dwarven twins Bili and Fili who were born to Aura Runedar refugees and now sell weapons and armor.
An elven mage known only as The Alchemist.
Spellweaver Keep
The wizards of Spellweaver remain absent. The former site of the Tower is a pit that's rumored to have strange effects upon the Weave.
The Western Wood
King Brek, Biggest of the Whole Woods, Stealer of the Lightning, Eater of Bones
Little is known about the new goblin king of the western Rawlinswood save that his people heap praises and titles upon him. Scouts suggest that the goblins have learned a thing or two about alchemy since his rise, and it's likely that he has a cabal of "lewdtennants" to inspire fear and obedience like previous goblin leaders.
The Circle of Quercatha Terr
With the Zhentarim destruction affecting the woods as much as Norwick, the druids could not stand neutral through the war, but they took the patient approach. From their hidden glen, they emerged sporadically to grant awakened life and a thirst for vengeance to plants and animals of the woods. The ritual's effects linger, and one vocal druid, Nuala Qinrel, has informed Norwick that the ritual will not be completed until the Rawlinswood regains what was lost. Every tree felled for a home in Norwick or Peltarch delays that day.
The Wolves of Narfell
It's unclear whether the old ranger's guild still exists. Nevertheless, when loggers stumble onto already-dead goblins rather than an ambush, they give a quiet thanks to the old watchers of the wilds.
The Eastern Wood
Kerugax, "The Brat Prince"
No one in Norwick knows for certain what transpired between the Col Geroldine and the hobgoblins, but the one is gone and the other clearly benefited. Their borderlands were heavily patrolled by both parties, preventing accurate intelligence. Despite frequent skirmishes and posturing, there were also exchanges of goods.
During the Zhentarim occupation of Norwick, the hobgoblins overthrew their bugbear masters, and its rumored they've built a fortress in the eastern woods. Recently, one name has climbed to the top of the new order, Kerugax---though his bitter rivals have other names for him.
