Vaundour Gathlain is an oddity in Talingarde: a half-Drow who wasn't left to his own devices for being 'tainted'. Born to a minor noble woman in the west part of the city, he was mostly kept hidden away, lest more people know of the family's shame. However, the family would not have him be a further shame, and thus provided tutors and other instructors with the capability to keep the knowledge of their charge secret from others.
One tutor stood out from the rest. Trikaro Vostaff, a fellow half-Elf and his fencing instructor, taught him much more than just how to use a blade. He taught him the finer points of getting the better of any deal, and, more importantly, the mentality that “Everyone is a mark. Some are just easier than others.” With this and everything else he was taught, his family decided that he was ready for life in the big city.
Set up in a comfortable building in the southern half of Talingarde, given a modest monthly income, Vaundour quickly set up a life as a con-man. Using his wits and easy-going charm, he easily fooled the gulible and naive, and keeping himself on the right side of the law.
One day, however, he misjudged a new mark. Looking at the wide-eyed expression and well-tailored clothing, he honed in like a hawk to a mouse and walked away with a large pouch of gold. Two hours later, he was dragged into the dreaded Branderscar Prison, charged with fraud for taking the money of a member of the Royal family itself! Vaundour knew the punishment, but he won't take it lying down. One way or another, he will get out of this and avenge himself. After all, he earned that money!
