Iroh

## Backstory

Iroh's father, Discar Dedpot, and mother , Just a Wisp of Cloud, were part of a community of Tabaxi living to the south west of Erfgurd. While the land provided nourishment, monetary gain was harder to come by which was needed to facilitate trade. Discar was approached by a mysterious wealthy man by the name of Galen and offered coin to act as a ranger and help facilitate Galen's much loved hunting trips.

Discar would track and stalk the quarry, then flush it out to allow Galen to deal the killing blow. One such trip took a turn for the worse when there was unexpected competition for an unfortunate boar. A manticore leapt out of the grasses and claimed the kill for its own. Galen instinctively turned to run but not Discar. Using the lessons taught by his ancestors Discar sprinted at the manticore, unflinching. The manticore spooked by this show of speed and strength relinquished the kill and fled.

Galen had watched from afar, and so impressed by Discar's bravery, paid him double and offered him a job working for him and an organisation in Erfgurd known as Avarice. Discar kindly declined so Galen took the boar, and said farewell. Returning in the dead of night, Galen returned with company, all clad in black. He abducted Discar, and his pregnant wife Wisp. So impressed with the skill and strength he saw, Galen could not accept no as an answer. Wisp would make for potent leverage over Discar, and in time, tabaxi cubs raised in service to Avarice could make for excellent loyal additions to their ranks.

Iroh N'bar was born in the darkness, moulded by it. He didn't see the light until he was already a man and by then it was nothing to him but blinding.

Iroh was born into captivity and spent the majority of his life deep underground, being partially raised by his mother and partially raised by his handlers. These handlers trained dozens of children to be potential agents. Iroh was chosen from amongst his siblings to be trained in the ways speed, silence, and subterfuge. From a young age Iroh showed a certain aptitude and trusting nature that made him an excellent candidate to be trained as an agent of Avarice. He was shown the how to steal, burgle, and infiltrate all in order of raising tribute to be given to Avarice.

Galen, one of the main trainers had always taken a particular interest in Iroh's progress, often trying to push and test him. Once he pushed him too far. During one of Iroh's sparring sessions Galen forced Iroh and Paddy to spar. When Paddy lost, Galen saw pouring acid across Paddy as a fitting punishment but he went to far. The acid caused significant damage to Paddy's airways and lungs. Iroh pushed Galen aside, suffering burns up his left arm and neck in the process, and put him out of his misery. Since this day Iroh has carried the guilt of fratricide with him and ahs been seeking a way of avenging Paddy.

The majority of the agents of Avarice are released into Erfgurd to earn tribute in whatever underhanded way they can manage; pickpocketing, grand theft, burglary, trade and commerce, grand cons, market manipulation. As long as the tribute is continually flowing, Avarice is appeased.

Iroh was thrust into prominence when he managed to steal a Griffon egg from the hatchery on Stonehoof Cliff right from under the eyes of the Ervian Army.  It was this event that earned Iroh the approval of his father Discar, and the opportunity to ascend to a Finger of Avarice. It is the highest honour for an agent to be selected for ascension who are given agency to travel from Erfgurd in search of greater treasure. In order to facilitate this each finger is given a magic ring that allows non-biological transportation for easy delivery of tribute back to Avarice.

Due to an unfortunate accident within the city of Bal Agra the late Finger Number 4 met a squishy end between the ground and the palace wall as a nautiloid ship exploded out of the palace. Indoctrinated in the ways of Avarice, Iroh was set loose to recover the portal ring, and begin his travels as pinky finger.

## Affiliations

The Revenge Party

Father: Discar Dedpot

Mother: Just a wisp of cloud

Siblings: Manacles, Jutting Rock, Scraped Padlock (Paddy) *deceased*,