Elmar Barthen

Elmar Barthen was the proprietor of the largest trading post in Phandalin, Barthen's Provisions.

Description
Elmar was an aging, slender man who had a balding head. He was said to be a kind man, and he employed two local lads, Ander and Thistle. Barthen and others of the village were constantly harrassed by the Redbrands, which made local trade more difficult. He was willing to share information with anybody who wished to sort the Redbrands out.

History
In 1491 DR, the dwarf explorer and friend of Elmar named Gundren Rockseeker believed he had located the Wave Echo Cave. Elmar was excited by the potential discovery, and Gundren had hired a new group of adventurers to bring his wagon full of equipment from Neverwinter to Phandalin, specifically to Barthen's store. Gundren let the proprietor know that he would meet him at the store before the adventurers, and that Barthen would agree to handover 10 gp each. However, Gundren never arrived.