Cardigan

Appearance
Cardigan appears as a large, swarthy man with dark hair and eyes.

Activities
Prior to events, Cardigan happened to be on Thorn's ship and was apparently part of the mutiny that lead to the original disband.

At first, Cardigan attempts to turn Thorn, Rinir, and Deicha away when they appear at his inn, the Wishing Maiden. However, Deicha shames him for having previously sheltered imperialists, and Cardigan learns from them that Lewun has burned.

He proceeds to offer Deicha and Rinir free board (Thorn ends up having to pay). When Geshin's militia appears in Middrek, Cardigan introduces Rinir to cavas and warns her and Thorn to hurry north to Gori and Kentlyton, to try and throw the imperialists off. He apparently actually intended for them to go against this advice. He then offers Deicha shelter to recover before returning to Lewun after the two women depart.

When Geshin learns from Galguedir that Cardigan sheltered what appeared to be an elf girl, Jorat and Geshin threaten Cardigan and darken the inn. He's forced to tell them that Thorn and Rinir went to Gori and Kentlyton.

Jurstra finds the inn shortly thereafter, due to the smell of lingering magic. When she presents Moira's locket, Cardigan brings her to his office and tells her that Rinir and Thorn have left to Gori. He pleads with her to keep the girl safe, and informs Deicha that there are survivors in Lewun.