Name: Laeroth Taal'r'ann (githyanki, male, 4th/4th, warrior/mage, CN (good tendencies), scout & tracker)
Submission by: Shane Bryan
Laeroth was born on an unnamed Prime world, in a githyanki settlement. He
was trained as a gish, but was afflicted with wanderlust, and didn't fit in
githyanki society. Twenty four years later the fortress was attacked by
Illithids and destroyed. The survivors were sold to a baatezu captain for
use in the Blood War.
On their first foray, the group was ambushed by a force of Tanar'ri and only
four members survived. Left for dead on the field, the group set out on
their own, dodging both sides in the conflict. Laeroth made it to Arborea
and met a group of adventurers who led him to the Prime world of Toril. The
group traveled throughout the Realms and made it to the city of Arylon in
the latter part of the summer of 1360.
The adventurers, the Company of the Blue Gauntlet, stayed and explored the
ancient ruins around the city. During this time, Laeroth learned quite a
bit from the party's ranger and began enjoying the search for ancient
artifacts. After two years of delving, the Company returned to the surface
bearing a small chest of lost jewels, and a single King's Tear gem. After
selling the jewels to a collector, the group hired out as caravan guards and
built a small farm just outside of town. They stayed in Arylon long enough
to earn money to finance their next adventure- the discovery of the treasure
revealed within the King's Tear gem.
During this time, Laeroth continued learning woodslore and spent many days
in the Wood of Sharp Teeth. His wanderlust was sated and he chose to remain
in Arylon when the company decided to leave. Laeroth took charge of the
small farm and hired out as a scout and tracker for the local hunters and
nobility. Though Laeroth is a trained gish, he rarely uses his magic. He
prefers to keep it a secret and uses it only when there is no choice (ie. In
battle). He does not want people coming to him for magical advice, aid or
training. Very few people know he is a githyanki. He keeps his appearance
hidden beneath cloaks and cowls. Those who employ him think he is a
deformed, or very old elf. The few elves he has come in contact with
questioned him heavily and finally allowed him to live in peace.
Taal'r'ann doesn't care to be around the hustle and bustle of every day,
human life. He considers humans to be weak-willed but doesn't mind helping
them as long as he's getting something out of it. He enjoys his time in the
woods and loves new discoveries. He has no interaction or knowledge of any
githyanki activities nor does he want to live among his people again.
Laeroth has the githyanki dislike of githzerai, and hates Mindflayers. He
has been known to spend days looking for their presence, and ruthlessly
hunts and kills any Illithids he encounters.
Laeroth lives in a small house located just outside of the city, the same
house and farmstead the Company of the Blue Gauntlet owned. He has
discovered his niche in life and is interested in exploring the ruins
beneath Arylon. He doesn't seek wealth or fame, he, instead, enjoys the
thrill of discovery and wants to uncover new artifacts and history.
Especially if the culture was around during the time of the Illithid
empires.
The farmstead itself isn't very large, but has accommodations for eight
people, and a large storage room for equipment. That room now only contains
his saddle and horse tack, two backpacks, six torches, two bullseye
lanterns, a 10' pole, three coils of 20' rope, and an elven-made longbow and
quiver of 20 arrows (a gift from the Company's ranger). Laeroth's tried to
make his home as self-sufficient as possible. He has a riding horse, a milk
cow, two pigs, and five chickens, as well as a small vegetable garden.
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