Eldigan

* Chapter 2
* Chapter 3

> "Laurent, I have failed you."
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*- Eldigan*

## Appearance

Eldigan is a 30 year old human of average build. He weighs 172 pounds and stands six feet tall. He has black shaggy hair that reaches his shoulders. He is often wearing his trademark hat, which he wears low over his eyes so people don't recognize him. He wears an overcoat over his leather armor. The lapel of his coat, the band on his hat, and the buckle of his belt are Altharan green, but the rest of his clothes are darker and discreet.

## Backstory

As a young man in Alakar, Eldigan was an orphan living in the slums. As he grew up, he realized he had no affinity with magic whatsoever. In light of this, he tried as best he could to surpass his friends’ small magic, learning card tricks and illusions. He became known for his “magic tricks” and made shows and acquaintances with his small deceptions. At 18, he decided he needed to get a life beyond his tricks and began work at a local weapons shop. After a few years, he grew bored of his life, and turned back to what he was good at: trickery.

He pulled off various small stunts, like convincing travelers that their jewels were cursed and the best place for them was in his hands. He eventually crossed paths with another street con man, Laurent, and began a very close friendship. They began pulling off bigger jobs together, like the "Horse blight" that some Altharans believe to this day. Eventually they also met Meldar and Veltana, and they grew together. They became known as the Four Suits. Veltana was spades, the leader. Meldar was good at fighting, and was hearts. Eldigan the schemer was clubs, and Laurent was named diamonds for the scores he so adored. As their skills developed, they moved onto bigger, better jobs, until one night they were infiltrating a formal party to gather intelligence.

Once they gathered what they wanted to, they tried to leave. However, a mob boss got wind of their plans and backstabbed Laurent with a dagger. In the heat of the moment Eldigan became enraged and stabbed the mob boss many times. As the guests left, guards began to file in. In a rush, Eldigan took his friend’s dagger and entered a battle rage as the other two ran off. After ruthlessly defeating the few guards, he heard more coming, and fled the scene.

Laying low in the streets of Val Izali, he heard that a powerful noble had been killed: it was the mob boss. He had been holding office, doing his dirty work with the emperor’s protection. This outraged Eldigan. He decided he would work his way up to a high level to take down dirty cheats like those. He lied low for a month, then enlisted in the military.

Years later, Eldigan was a high enough ranked officer to take the notice of the Emperor himself. He was given his trial from the emperor and then allowed to join the emerald knights. From there, our story continues.

## Capabilities

#### **Combat**

As Eldigan cannot use magic, he is limited to use of his items and his schemes. He carries around a pair of magic daggers, relics from his glory days as a member of the Four Suits. His dagger, the dagger of clubs, can deal lightning damage on certain strikes. His other dagger, Laurent's dagger of diamonds, allows him to teleport to its location or teleport itself back to his hand.

He also carries a rapier, but mostly fights with the daggers if he has to choose a weapon.

#### **Skills**

Eldigan is a mastermind rogue, so he is an expert in impersonation and disguise. He is proficient with stealth, persuasion, and deception as well.

He knows Dwarven, Elvish, and Orcish from his years in the criminal underworld. Additionally, he can communicate with other underworld workers with thieves' cant.

## Daring Exploits

* Did well during the fight against the scaled spiders
* Told the leader of the Pondstriders that the Greenscales' nuts were lowering in their mouths