Essimuth Lanys
Description
Sometimes mistaken for a dwarf due to his height (and demeanor), Essimuth is a battle-scarred veteran of many dungeons. A scruffy gray beard covers most of his facial scars save the long scar from chin to brow that runs under the eye patch over his right eye. He wears a cap to cover his bald head and the rest of his clothes are typical linen shirt and leather breeches. His right leg is missing below the knee, replaced by a peg leg. His clothes are very often covered with wood shavings from his whittling and carving.
Personality
Essimuth is an adventurer at heart, and his only exploits now are through his own stories and those of current heroes. He truly misses the excitement of the open road, but is content to while away his later years here in Waterdeep around family and friends. While his manner and tone are always quite gruff, theres a layer of mischief underneath when dealing with children and favored friends. He is extremely long-winded and can be a tad vindictive if not allowed to finish his stories; while seeming to ramble, Essimuth actually has distinct points to make-especially to adventurers "who would do best to take my advice, 'cuz if they don't, they'll only be fit in the gullet of a monster!" If people heed him and return to tell Essimuth their own escapades (embellishing how his advice saved them . . . ), they'll make a valuable and wise friend for life. Nothing hurts Essimuth more than disrespect for his experience; "Even though I'm past my prime, don't think I cant teach you whippersnappers a lesson or three!"
Trivia
Essimuth owns three elaborately carved peg legs. His usual leg looks like an owlbear holding up his leg with its arms and shoulders; for more formal occasions, he has a duskwood leg carved with the shield and coat of arms of Waterdeep; and for winter he has an ivory leg carved like a rearing white dragon (the wings becoming the top, of the leg) with grooves for better traction on ice and snow.