Gelthros Character in Irindor | World Anvil

Gelthros

Crimelord (a.k.a. The Slug)

The renowned gangster turned entrepreneur, he stole a fortunes worth of Mystrium from Wurdgrym and got away with it.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Gelthros in his youth was a slim, athletic build who could hold his own in a fight but was more one to run than kill. following his mutation, his body became fat and sluggish.

Body Features

Gelthros' affliction has caused him to warp into a horrific looking slug man, his legs melding into a thick tail, his arms short and stubby with three fingers,

Facial Features

Gelthros' mutation has caused his body to become slug-like, while his face is bulbous and wide resembling that of some ugly looking frog creature.

Physical quirks

Following his Mutation, Gelthros drools and licks his lips constantly, and will often baste himself in cold water.

Special abilities

the one benefit to his painful mutation, is the Gangster now finds himself to be a powerful Sorcerer, having been touched by the broken shards of the ley lines.

Specialized Equipment

Gelthros suffers from a debilitating mutation, as such it is painful and slow for him to move normally. he's used his vast wealth to purchase a hovering throne from the Wurdgrym to ease his movements.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Gelthros was like many street urchins, he fell in with the wrong people and turned to crime and violence to make his living. his band of thieves were legendary for breaking into the Highgate treasury, stealing the original Crown of Vathrius only to ransom it and the kings nephew back to the Daitorians, but most impressive was their robbing the under-vault of Wurdgrym to find untold riches. the Wurdgrym forces chased the band of thieves for months across Argantus, Antaeus, until finally they thought the group cornered near the mountain pass into Narsai. using a third of the Mystrium they stole from Wurdgrym Gelthros set a trap that nearly killed himself and the dwarven judicators. for a long time, it was thought the legendary bandits had been slain in their last daring bid for fortune, however it was later discovered that Gelthros and his band had in fact formed a Mining Company of all things in the heart of Narsai.

Employment

currently owner and CEO of Brightstone Mining Co.

Accomplishments & Achievements

looted the treasury of the Highgate merchants guild public works projects. stole the original crown of Vathrius and kidnapped the kings nephew, only to ransom them both back. broke into the Undervault in Wurdgrym to steal an enormous amount of mystrium, gold, gems and other artifacts. founded Brightstone Mining Co. one of two organizations that has the knowledge of how to mine Red Mystrium.

Failures & Embarrassments

the escape from Wurdgrym he considered a Botched effort, on everyone's part, as it led to loosing nearly half of the loot gained from the project and trapped them all in Narsai for a time. and though he'll never admit it to anyone but his closest allies, he'd never intended to kidnap the Daitorian kings Nephew he'd simply been in the room at the time.

Mental Trauma

Gelthros suffers from a horribly disfiguring mutation from his time in Narsai and the escape from Wurdgrym, and it has clearly affected his mind as he's become less the charming bandit rogue his friends knew and more the ruthless gangster that the world knows him for.

Intellectual Characteristics

Gelthros was always cunning and brash, leading his self named Legendary Bandits on many heists that most would consider suicide at worst, foolhardy at best. he's also been shown to be quick to react, able to modify a plan on a moments notice to account for unforeseen circumstances such as his stealing the Daitorian Crown.

Morality & Philosophy

Gelthros always loved the glitter of gold coins and baubles, and enjoyed sharing them with his close friends and allies, spending the loot nearly as fast as they could steal it.

Taboos

Gelthros is never one to forgive betrayal, even before his mutation, stabbing one of his closest friends in the heart upon learning of his plans to turn upon the Band.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Gelthros goal has always been profit, though now the Gangster seeks a cure to his affliction.

Social

Social Aptitude

as a man Gelthros was suave and silver tongued, able to talk or bribe his way through most situations. as a Mutant he's become more blunt and to the point, well aware of the power his company has in the world.

Mannerisms

Gelthros' body suffers horrible pains and sores from his mutation, and often has servants carry large amounts of water to keep his skin hydrated.

Speech

Gelthros wheezes and coughs through conversation as a mutant his body is wracked by pain, as a man he was confidant and charming often seen with a sly grin when he knew he'd gotten what he desired.

Wealth & Financial state

Gelthros owns possibly the most profitable organization in the world currently, possessing more wealth than some Kingdoms, though he spends it all on research into his affliction,
Alignment
Chaotic Evil
Current Location
Conditions
Children
Current Residence
Narsai
Gender
Male
Quotes & Catchphrases
"coins like a cheap whore, giving you pretty smiles and promise of a good time, but you can't be friends with either. ironic ain't it?"
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