Andhalin des Delbasteen

Role: Thief

Summary: Ageing swashbuckling thief

Background

Andhalin is a rogue, brigand, pirate, imposter, and thief. Raised by prostitutes and son of an unknown father, he eventually set out on his own to make a name for himself and earn people’s praise. A quick mind and a faster tongue brought him quickly to preeminence among embezzlers in Brensa, but also drew upon him the ire of the crime lords of the Haven. Fleeing for his life, he began traveling about the Inner World, robbing the rich (though rarely giving it to the poor), becoming something of a folk hero in Bliuanna in the process. As his fame increased, however, so did the bounties on his head.

Plot

Feigning his death, he returned to Brensa, where he has now started his own underground racketeering organization, bent on overthrowing and killing all the crime lords of Brensa. While not exactly good, he’s by no means evil. He typically does the right thing in the end, though is hugely tempted by wealth, prestige, and adventure. He is an optional NPC, for the most part. His joining the PC happens should the PC choose to side with the underground to advance the story. Either way, however, he proves an important character in the end part of the game, as well as having many side quests related to him, including establishing his crime ring and overthrowing the crime lords.

Equipment/Abilities

He is perhaps the best swordsman in the game, however a low HP makes him a poor choice for a frontline warrior, he works best by operating by surprise. He is highly charismatic and has a jibe for nearly every situation, giving him interesting interactions with other NPCs. He can equip only single handed swords, and gains exclusive abilities for using smallswords (rapiers and sabers) and arming swords. He can only use light armors: boots, corselets, gauntlets, and cloak. He has access to all stealing and diplomacy abilities.