Baron Vargas Vallakovich comes from a long line of rulers in the town of Vallaki. He holds weekly festivals promoting life and prosperity while outlawing even the mention of Strahd or vampires within the town's walls. His laws of Malicious Unhappiness have created a lot of problems for the townsfolk. The Baron and his family are protected by the watchful Vallaki Guard, led by the Baron's right hand man Izek Strazni.