Redshanks

Redshanks is an elven archer and adventurer from the Grey Marches. He seeks to defeat Sabjorn and to prevent the rise of the dragons alongside his companions, Sharcle and Moragh.
== History and Personality ==
Redshanks was raised in Highmoon to a deteriorating - but still proud - elven family. His mother refused to take charity from their neighbours, although they were short on food and Redshanks often hunted for his own dinner. At 29, Redshanks became a thief, and for five years he robbed the citizens of Highmoon, until the authorities came for him. His mother refused to accept what had happened and lost much of her sanity in the following months. Redshanks himself spent years in prison, discovering on his release that his mother had committed suicide. 
Redshanks fled the city and traveled south, becoming a bandit in the High Forest. He was never happy in this life, and his guilt over his mother's death never allowed him contentment. On one miserable attempt, he tried to rob the cleric Moragh. The half-orc saw Redshank's pain and had the elf crying within minutes. Moragh took Redshanks back to his camp, where Sharcle officially welcomed him into his team, sometimes called the "Snow Bringers."
In manner, Redshanks is wry and callous, and although his mental health has dramatically improved, he can still be unstable. He has great respect for both Sharcle and Moragh, though he does make fun of both. Redshanks often speaks to civilised folk on behalf of his less-than-civilised party.
== In the Campaign ==
The party heard of the break-in to Gjotric's Adventuring Gear in Ilvaska, and that bandits were most likely responsible. Redshanks' team was tracked by the ranger Azuk of the Bloodsworn, and as Moragh vouched for them he made friends immediately. The barbarian Sharcle explained that the dragon Marrokystrian had driven them from their home, and that they sought to slay him (and his master, Sabjorn). When Straker, Rygg and Kaylee arrived, Redshanks spoke up on behalf of his companions and told their side of the story. Rygg and Kaylee returned to Ilvaska to consult with Objorn, but Straker hung around.
Redshanks shot magic arrows at the dragon Marrokystrian, dealing significant damage to the dragon's hide. After Marrokystrian's death, Sharcle, Redshanks and Moragh head north into the Grey Marches, seeking Sabjorn.
Category:Adventurers
Category:Elves
Category:Snow Bringers