A dealer, black marketeer, and the proprietor of Norkin's Knick-Knacks in Kiev. He sent the party on their first expedition to find the hoard of the Demon of Fire and Storm.
Due to investigations and pressure believed to be originating, separately, from Ambassador Said and the Orthodox Church, he decided to lie low, with his shop closed, and minimize contact with the party.
Arkadiy worked for Yegor Dolgorukiy, and hired the party on his behalf.