Faelyn Lightfoot

Guild Leader Faelyn Lightfoot

An older Half-Elf, dark hair streaked with grey, stands behind a bustling bar, talking to patrons and pouring drinks from an oaken barrel. Her eyes look over the crowd, watching for mischief-makers and those that wish to cause trouble. When she has sufficiently looked over her patrons, she turns back to the bar, preparing to hand out the warm cinnamon cream buns that her assistant has pulled from the oven. No one noticed the scimitar sheathed at her belt hidden under her flour-covered apron. No one has cared about the lance set in the corner that is more often used as a measuring stick.
Faelyn Lightfoot, the current owner of the Snowcaps Inn and the leader of the Dagger Guild, is a short woman, much smaller in stature than many that bring their patronage to her inn. But there is rarely trouble. Almost never is there disagreements amongst the patrons or is someone too rowdy. There are a few Paladins of the Knights of Yggdrasil scattered throughout the various patrons, but their presence is not what keeps the tavern from chaos.
The older woman continues to hand out pastries and ale until a loud commotion outside brings the bubbling tavern to a quiet stop. The Paladins in the room stop, turning to look at her before making their move. With a deft movement, the strings of the apron are fluttering at her sides. Seconds later, it is drifting to the floor. One of her hands rests on the hilt of her sword, the other wrapped around the lance. Some of the newer patrons begin to question the occurrence, but the daily patrons stop them, turning back to watch Faelyn.
The front door swings open and within seconds the disturbance outside is quieted. Except for the Knights, many are unsure what they had just witnessed, guesses being shared in quiet whispers. The tavern remains silent as she returns to her place behind the bar, the lance relegated back to its corner, the apron settling once again against her small frame. Slowly the chatter returns, now more discussion about the inn owner than the stories from before. As the apron settles back in place, many miss the pendant the Half-Elf wears, a many-branched tree, the same as that of the Paladins.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Faelyn is one of many that call the Northern Outposts home, but she did not originally call this area home. Born on the shores of Lake Idryl as part of the Half-Elf, she had expected a simple life of fishing and sailing, a normal life that many of her people enjoyed. But wanderlust drove her, pushing her north to the areas of the Elven Forest that were less safe, where adventure waited for those that wished for it.
It wasn't long before her purse was empty and her traveling supplies close to disappearing. The Northern Outposts held the Knights of Yggdrasil and a promise of quick money, if only one could handle the training. While outsiders were not unwelcome within the Knights, few other than Elves joined. She became the first Half-Elf, making a name for herself that would follow her and grow throughout her career.
Her time as a Paladin stretched decades, successful years standing alongside Farcan Elfir and Elduin Ylyndar against the small threats the Giants pushed towards their borders and the bigger threats of disasters. She was deadly with sword or lance, earning respect where once many believed she would fail due to being only a Half-Elf.
As serving the Knights of Yggdrasil, Faelyn retired, choosing to serve as tavern and inn keeper of the Snowcaps Inn. Built from the ground up, the inn became the most popular in Yllvalion, welcoming all sorts of adventurers and becoming the seat of the Dagger Guild in the Northern Outposts. Her days are now filled with Bards, clinking glasses, and organizing quests, but her weapons stand close at the ready should she ever need to fulfill her role as Paladin once more.

Species

Half-Elves

Ethnicity

Northern Culture

Date of Birth

17 Winter's Evening, 237 EA

Year of Birth

237 EA 63 Years old

Eyes

Bright green

Hair

Long, dark

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Fair

Height

5'4"

Weight

120 lbs

Aligned Organization

Knights of Yggdrasil

Other Affiliations

• Dagger Guild
• Northern Outposts

Ruled Locations

• Snowcaps Inn