Iver Climtaver

Iver Climtaver is a gnome explorer in Eiselcross. As an NPC, Iver is played by Matthew Mercer.

Appearance
Iver is a small middle-aged gnome man with tangled dark brown hair that is graying at the temples. He has a thick chin beard, and the tip of his nose is dark, possibly due to past frostbite. When the Mighty Nein met him, he was wearing heavy furs and carrying his travel equipment on his back. Beau recognized his accent as being from the central Dwendalian Empire near Hupperdook.

The Mighty Nein encountered Iver at excavation location A2. He told them he was the lookout for a party of five others who had gone deeper into the ruins and not returned for days. He had had to be "creative" to acquire food. He admitted that he was scared and starting to go a "little crazy," and that although he thought it had been about a week and a half since the rest of his party disappeared, time was a bit strange in the caverns and it could be longer or shorter. He told the party he had heard strange noises from further in, like a deep-voiced baby crying. Caleb gave him several beads of nourishment which Iver accepted eagerly.

The Mighty Nein met with Iver again after their investigation of A2. Iver became suspicious after Caduceus lied to him, claiming they did not find what they were looking for within the ruins. His distrust grew as the Nein revealed they were unable to find any of Iver's party alive. Suspecting they may have killed his party in order to loot the ruins, Iver quickly gathered his gear and attempted to flee. Beau pursued him, but Iver cut the rope behind him. Fjord then flew after him, and he and Dagen successfully cornered Iver. Iver was then forced to travel and spend the night with the Mighty Nein, so Jester could modify his memory once she has rested.

Before the group completed a full rest, the Tombtakers caught up to them. Lucien dispelled Caleb's Tiny Hut, covering the party with snow. Iver attempted to hide under the snow while the Mighty Nein negotiated with the Tombtakers, the parties eventually agreeing to travel together. Lucien asked if Iver would be coming with them, but Iver said he intended to return to Balenpost. He parted ways with the group, heading south to the outpost alone.

Relationships

 * Iver had been hired by Zana Deelio, an annex of Ludinus Da'leth.

Notable items

 * Several Beads of Nourishment, given to him by Caleb

Appearances and mentions

 * Campaign 2

Quotations

 * "Just call me if you need anything or if there's danger or you found them, or you're running, or you're dying."