Ismark Kolyanovich

Ismark Kolyanovich is the burgomaster of Barovia and the elder brother of Ireena Kolyana.

Ismark encountered shortly after the party arrived in Barovia. The party was entering the Blood of the Vine tavern when they ran into Ismark. Intrigued, the party agreed to meet Ismark later at his mansion, where they learned that Ireena was the object of desire of Strahd von Zarovich, that Ismark and Ireena's father Burgomaster Kolyan Indirovich had recently died, and that Ismark was hoping to transport Ireena to St. Andral's Church in Vallaki, where he believed that she would be safe.

Ismark is called 'The Lesser' by people in the town, in part to his meek and reserved manner and in part to the greatness of his father's achievements. This boy got a bit of a chip on his shoulder but he does his best.