Gaann

**Gaann** is a member of a group of outcasts from the Kingdom of Nue-Alabhaster. Persecuted for their religious inclinations in a land that had since outlawed all forms of worship, he and like-minded people left to set up a new settlement to the south, which they named Penkurth. He considers himself an expert in the art of fishing and is happy to blather off any pointers to fellow anglers, regardless of their veracity.

## Description

### Appearance

Gaann is a average looking human male, with brown hair and fair skin.

### Personality

Gaann is clearly a devout individual, having been forced to leave New Alabaster for his open views on religon, and being easily convinced to join the Faithful. He is boisterious and friendly but not terribly socially aware, almost getting in trouble with Gore for remarks on his skin colour. He can also be insufferable when it comes to his passion for fishing, which he believes himself an expert at, and incessantly tries to offer advice and criticism to other anglers. He appears to get quite a bit of enjoyment watching others flounder at the hobby he feels he has mastered, being especailly smug when winning his bet with Gore.

## History

Gaann was born in the Kingdom of New Alabaster. Not much is known of his life, but at some stage he was drawn to engage in religious customs, despite such activities being outlawed in the kingdom. Faced with persecution, he and other people of faith migrated south to establish their own settlement where they could seek spiritual purpose in peace.

## Story

### **The Miracle at Penkurth**

Gaann witnessed the arrival of Bronn Luxprin and his Faithful to the village of Penkurth while it was still under construction. He was convinced of Bronn's piety when he healed the leprosy that was afflicting the village leader Lozu. He vowed to follow Bronn's teaching to learn more of DIV and pledge himself to the Faithful. While the Faithful were mingling with the townsfolk during their stay, they approached Gaann to ask about good places to fish. Gaann enthusiatically suggested the Serpent's Maw, a penisula to the east. However, he warned them the fish around that part of the coast were not for those who were, in his words, "greengills". While he intended to mean inexperienced individuals, the Half-Orc Gorman took some offense to the comment, thinking it a jab against his race. Gaann, flustered, managed to lie his way out of a confrontation by saying he was colourblind and apologised for any offense given. This was enough to placate Gore and they made peace. Shortly afterwards, Gaann and a few others from Penkurth travelled to New Haven to aid the Faithful in rebuilding the town.

### **Gaann Fishin'**

Two weeks later, Gaann was walking through New Haven to fish at the local stream. There, he saw the same party who arrived at Penkurth doing the same. He opted to join them and offer them some advice. Seeing their mediocre performance, Gaann decided to engage in some friendly competition. He made a bet with Gore to try and catch a rare fish within this stream. If Gore won, Gaann would have to forfeit a curious item he had previously fished up. However if Gaann won, he would get Gore's boots. The two parties began casting their rods, with Gaann wading into the stream despite the concern of his oppoenents. After some time, Gaann unexpectatedly managed to fish up a Starsfish, a rare catch that won him the competition. Returning to the bank, he made Gore surrender his boots as per their bet. Gore begrudgingly did so. Gaann, filled with mirth and pride, took off his old boots and put on Gore's. However, rather that offer them to the Half-Orc, he tossed the old pair into the stream. He explained it away by stating he needed to give back to the water for the fish he took. Without shaking Gore's outstreched hand, he made his way back home, throughly delighted with himself. This throughly soured the experience for his fellow anglers, who went straight to bed in a huff.

## Powers and Abilities

* **Fishing Expert**: Despite his bravado and ridiculous methods, Gaann is actually a good angler. He was anle to fish up a Starsfish to in his bet with Gore as well as provide some sound advice to the party.