Zherdain
Zherdain is an assassin of The Black Veil, a half-elf in his early thirties. An orphan raised within the guild, he bears the name of the dragon Zherkses, as many of his siblings in the Veil do. He is a skilled assassin, often sent to kill noblemen travelling on the roads.1
A reluctant killer
Zherdain is one of the more remorseful members of the guild. It is widely held within the Veil that, had he not been born into this life, he might have become a priest of Amarath. He is a precision hunter who hates to kill beyond what a task requires: on a mission he usually uses non-lethal means against anyone who is not his main target.2
Alana
Zherdain shares a unique bond with Alana Vardin, his closest friend in the guild, and the two are in constant contact. Many members see him as weak, and it is Alana's connection with Zherkses that shields him and keeps him alive.2
In battle
Zherdain is precise and deadly with his throwing daggers.2
Notes
Sources
This article draws on:
- MCMercenary Compendium(Bad Badger Games, 2024), pp. 10, 12, 158
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