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Here is.. a rough history of Drashan Farsight. I thought.. I would post... plus I was bored at work!
Family History
Hailing from Waterdeep Drashan Farsight comes from a rather highly influencial family, the clan known as Farsight. The Farsight family have existed in Waterdeep since, almost the beginning of the city, as far as most people can remember. They earned their title 'Farsight' Because most of them held the divine power of Farsight, being able to see into the future, events, moments, things to come, things that will happen. Because of this family trait the Farsight family was called upon for political advice, trade advice, to act as Envoys, high deman merchants, and a few government postions. The family lived large, wealth never being in question, women for the men, and men for the women never ran dry. It was the high life to be of the Farsight bloodline, no one ever questioned a Farsight or showed them disrespect. Intill now.
Drashan's father, William Farsight, had a vision about a swift change in Waterdeep. A change in the balance of power. A vision his Grandfather, and his Granfather before him both had. But Williams was so clear, so potent, he became a troubled and... Eventually, corrupt man.
While William Farsight was constantly away on political business, or so he claimed. Drashan grew up being raised by his mother and his three sisters. Each one of them carrying the talent, and exterme beauty that the Farsight family was known for. However, Drashan did not carry the family bloodline trait, and suffered from self confindence issues. So, in his early years he took to hanging out with the bandits and rogues of the slum districts. Hiding who he really was with tricks and lies. So during the day he would slink away from the University, from the Academy, and make his way to the slums. Pretending to be just another begger, another street kid pilfering pockets, and charming young women. And by night he would return to wash off the dirt and grim, relaxing back in their family estate, enjoying the high comforts. In a way he was spoiled, but in a way because of his 'adventures' in the slums, he was not.
Drashan began to discover as he was growing up that he was quicker, and far more intellegent then the others in his family. His sharp wit and fast caculating mind baffled the city, for to them. The Farsights have always been a family of slow moving, steady willed, cautious, seers. But Drashan, was anything by slow and cautious. He lacked the strong will power, and wisdom that the rest of his family had, but made up for it with his dashing fingers and sharp mind. He soon found himself bored with his own family. Being able to outwit them, and already knowing far more then the rest of them did. So, Drashan decided he would even worship a different deity then the rest of his family. He felt as if Beshaba, was calling him. And she was. What he did not know, was that his firm worship and following of this Goddess would help lead to the fall of his family, in some inactive way. Through a simple discussion with his father, which lead his father, William, to make a choice that brought their family to ruin.
The news hit Waterdeep like an anvail. The Farsights were invovled with the Shadow Theifs! Important information, and visions about high political and government figures was leaked! How long was this going on for! Was the thought of the general public. The nobels were baffled, amazed, and disappointed. News of this treason soon spread across the continent like wild fire. Something had to be done!
Drashan's family was executed. The few members that escaped were hunted down and assasinated. Drashan, managed to at first, for just a few days escape this bounty, the call for blood by hiding in the slums he chose to grow up in. But his best friend Devon, betaryed him for the gold.
Drashan was soon dragged bloodied and screaming into a building the nobels proclaimed as a point for the judgement of the Farsight family. When thrown before the court, before the people there. He did not beg for his life. But instead he laughed and ran his mouth off as usual. Many members of this court wanted him to suffer the fate. But soon a man of mystery walked into these courts. Claiming to carry the real blackstaff of Khelben Arunsun. This man proclaimed quickly that Drashan should be spared, for he saw something in the young man. With that, he left. Making the court, and lords of Waterdeep feel unease over putting this last member of the Farsight family to death.
So, in an act to rid themselves of this bloodline, and for other more, shadowed reasons. Which a few believe the Shadows Theifs had a hand in aswell. Drashan Farsight was sent to Sundren as a Emissary. And something more...
Drashan now finds him self in a new home. A place he does not feel like he belongs. So he clings to his old trade, and sets out to gather information about this city, and its areas. Finding it useful to him to act as an informat, selling what he hears and discovers to the highest bidder.
But... there is a confliction. His morals about friendships stop him from selling information he deems 'personal'. So as of currently, he is a man that can be trusted.
Personality:
Drashan Farsight on the exterior seems like any other rogue. Quick tongued and loud. He never takes anything seriously, and will be the first to complain if he suffers the slightest scratch. His mind always runs with schemes and plots about the next way to aquire gold, to rebuild his familys fortune.
Drashan comes off as being a light hearted joker. That can be blunt, and foward to those around him.
Which he is in all regards. But when it comes down to it all, he trusts little, and always hides his true intentions from others.
But to a the few he calls true friends, Drashan will always be honest, and forth-right to them.
A more detailed backstory is to come... But I have to go to work now!
Family History
Hailing from Waterdeep Drashan Farsight comes from a rather highly influencial family, the clan known as Farsight. The Farsight family have existed in Waterdeep since, almost the beginning of the city, as far as most people can remember. They earned their title 'Farsight' Because most of them held the divine power of Farsight, being able to see into the future, events, moments, things to come, things that will happen. Because of this family trait the Farsight family was called upon for political advice, trade advice, to act as Envoys, high deman merchants, and a few government postions. The family lived large, wealth never being in question, women for the men, and men for the women never ran dry. It was the high life to be of the Farsight bloodline, no one ever questioned a Farsight or showed them disrespect. Intill now.
Drashan's father, William Farsight, had a vision about a swift change in Waterdeep. A change in the balance of power. A vision his Grandfather, and his Granfather before him both had. But Williams was so clear, so potent, he became a troubled and... Eventually, corrupt man.
While William Farsight was constantly away on political business, or so he claimed. Drashan grew up being raised by his mother and his three sisters. Each one of them carrying the talent, and exterme beauty that the Farsight family was known for. However, Drashan did not carry the family bloodline trait, and suffered from self confindence issues. So, in his early years he took to hanging out with the bandits and rogues of the slum districts. Hiding who he really was with tricks and lies. So during the day he would slink away from the University, from the Academy, and make his way to the slums. Pretending to be just another begger, another street kid pilfering pockets, and charming young women. And by night he would return to wash off the dirt and grim, relaxing back in their family estate, enjoying the high comforts. In a way he was spoiled, but in a way because of his 'adventures' in the slums, he was not.
Drashan began to discover as he was growing up that he was quicker, and far more intellegent then the others in his family. His sharp wit and fast caculating mind baffled the city, for to them. The Farsights have always been a family of slow moving, steady willed, cautious, seers. But Drashan, was anything by slow and cautious. He lacked the strong will power, and wisdom that the rest of his family had, but made up for it with his dashing fingers and sharp mind. He soon found himself bored with his own family. Being able to outwit them, and already knowing far more then the rest of them did. So, Drashan decided he would even worship a different deity then the rest of his family. He felt as if Beshaba, was calling him. And she was. What he did not know, was that his firm worship and following of this Goddess would help lead to the fall of his family, in some inactive way. Through a simple discussion with his father, which lead his father, William, to make a choice that brought their family to ruin.
The news hit Waterdeep like an anvail. The Farsights were invovled with the Shadow Theifs! Important information, and visions about high political and government figures was leaked! How long was this going on for! Was the thought of the general public. The nobels were baffled, amazed, and disappointed. News of this treason soon spread across the continent like wild fire. Something had to be done!
Drashan's family was executed. The few members that escaped were hunted down and assasinated. Drashan, managed to at first, for just a few days escape this bounty, the call for blood by hiding in the slums he chose to grow up in. But his best friend Devon, betaryed him for the gold.
Drashan was soon dragged bloodied and screaming into a building the nobels proclaimed as a point for the judgement of the Farsight family. When thrown before the court, before the people there. He did not beg for his life. But instead he laughed and ran his mouth off as usual. Many members of this court wanted him to suffer the fate. But soon a man of mystery walked into these courts. Claiming to carry the real blackstaff of Khelben Arunsun. This man proclaimed quickly that Drashan should be spared, for he saw something in the young man. With that, he left. Making the court, and lords of Waterdeep feel unease over putting this last member of the Farsight family to death.
So, in an act to rid themselves of this bloodline, and for other more, shadowed reasons. Which a few believe the Shadows Theifs had a hand in aswell. Drashan Farsight was sent to Sundren as a Emissary. And something more...
Drashan now finds him self in a new home. A place he does not feel like he belongs. So he clings to his old trade, and sets out to gather information about this city, and its areas. Finding it useful to him to act as an informat, selling what he hears and discovers to the highest bidder.
But... there is a confliction. His morals about friendships stop him from selling information he deems 'personal'. So as of currently, he is a man that can be trusted.
Personality:
Drashan Farsight on the exterior seems like any other rogue. Quick tongued and loud. He never takes anything seriously, and will be the first to complain if he suffers the slightest scratch. His mind always runs with schemes and plots about the next way to aquire gold, to rebuild his familys fortune.
Drashan comes off as being a light hearted joker. That can be blunt, and foward to those around him.
Which he is in all regards. But when it comes down to it all, he trusts little, and always hides his true intentions from others.
But to a the few he calls true friends, Drashan will always be honest, and forth-right to them.
A more detailed backstory is to come... But I have to go to work now!