Iarno Albrek, also known as “Glasstaff”, was a human wizard and the direct leader of the Redbrands bandit gang.   He was a short, dark-bearded human wizard that was simply known to most as “Glasstaff” for his weapon of choice, a staff seemingly made of glass.   Iarno was initially a member of the Lords’ Alliance, who was sent to the town of Phandalin to establish constabulary (as the town did not have a powerful authority). However, sometime in 1488 DR, Iarno broke ties with the Lords’ Alliance and created the Redbrands. A few months after his disappearance, Iarno’s colleague, Sildar Hallwinter journeyed to Phandalin in search of his friend.