Gundren Rockseeker
Gundren Rockseeker
Gundren Rockseeker is a dwarf, known for his adventurous spirit and his expertise in mining and prospecting. Gundren is described as being a middle-aged dwarf, with a thick beard and a sturdy build. He has a keen eye for detail and a shrewd business sense, which has made him a successful entrepreneur in the mining industry.
Gundren is also known for his bold and adventurous nature. He has a passion for exploring new territories and uncovering hidden treasures. His drive and determination have led him on many dangerous expeditions, and he has earned a reputation as one of the most skilled and fearless miners in the land.
Despite his adventurous nature, Gundren is also a loyal and compassionate friend. He is well-respected among his fellow dwarves, who admire his courage and his unwavering commitment to his beliefs. Gundren is a natural leader and is always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.
Gundren Rockseeker was born into a proud dwarven family of miners and prospectors. His father, a legendary dwarven miner, taught him the secrets of finding and extracting precious ores from the earth. Gundren's two younger brothers, Nundro and Thundren, were also skilled miners and adventurers, and the three brothers grew up exploring the mountains together.
As they grew older, Gundren and his brothers decided to strike out on their own and establish their own mining company. They pooled their resources and set out to explore the mountains in search of untapped veins of gold and silver. Along the way, they met with Amber Sweetgrass , a skilled cleric of life who had a talent for healing wounds and curing ailments. Amber was also their distant cousin who supported them in their adventures.
Together, the four companions formed a tight-knit team, venturing into the most dangerous and remote parts of the mountains in search of riches. They faced many challenges, from fierce beasts and treacherous terrain to rival mining companies and bandits. But Gundren, Nundro, Thundren, and Amber were determined to succeed, and their hard work and persistence paid off.
Their mining company became one of the most successful in the region, and Gundren emerged as a leader and visionary. He invested in new technologies and equipment, expanding their operations and making their mining process more efficient. Nundro and Thundren proved to be invaluable partners, managing the day-to-day operations and keeping the company running smoothly. Amber's healing abilities helped keep the team healthy and able to push on even in the face of danger.
One day, while they were exploring a particularly treacherous part of the mountains, they stumbled upon an old map that seemed to lead to a lost dwarven mine called the Wave Echo Cave. The map was old and weathered, but it looked like it had been drawn by Gundren himself.
Inside, they discovered that the cave was home to a powerful magical artifact called the Forge of Spells. It was said to have been created by ancient dwarven smiths and was capable of producing the most exquisite magical Items.
Gundren starts to prepare to get to mining and restoring the cave under his companies name. Before they do this Gundren needs to hire adventurers to deliver his materials and tools needed to do so from his current residence of Neverwinter to Phandalin .
3/1/1
Gundren requests his cousin Amber to deliver and escort a wagon filled with tools to Barthrens Provision, a store within Phandalin. He also hires Gogo Thornt an ex criminal halfling trying to turn a new leaf but in need of some coin. He also hired on last adventurer Isac Gringle , a human warrior who wants to make as much money as possible to restore his village of Thundertree. Gundren goes on ahead with Sildar Hallwinter on horseback. They get attacked by Goblins but they successfully were able to get away but could only do so on foot as the goblins killed their horses.
3/3/1
Gundren arrives at Phandalin and then proceed to go to the Wave Echo Cave to meet up with Thundren and Nundro. There he decides with them that if Amber can prove herself in getting rid of the Redbrands, a gang within Phandalin, then they would invite her to join them in their enterprise.
3/7/1
Gundren congratulates Amber, Gogo, and Isac which succesfully gets rid of the group of Redbrand residing within the village and also outed Glasstaff and Rumple leading them to go into hiding. Gundren offers the group the secret of the location of the Wave Echo Cave and offers them a position within the Rockeseeker Enterprises which will take over the Cave. He tells the three to meet with him back at Phandalin as he has to go to Neverwinter to deal with a summons. This summons was requested by Halia Thornton the owner of the Phandalin's Miners Exchange and a member of the Zenhentarim. Gundren hires other adventurers to help out the party.
3/10/1
Gundren meets with Halia who warns him that if he pursues the Wave Echo Cave that he will be hurt, Gundren assumed Halia was looking out for him but in reality she was giving a warning.
3/15/1
Gundren gets back to Phandalin after his summons and rests at Stonehill Inn while resting the Attack on Phandalin begins The Cragmaw attack Phandalin in search for Gundren. Gundren is found out and then kidnapped by the Cragmaw and then is taken to their Castle which is the Cragmaw Castle
3/21/1
Gundren arrives to Cragmaw Castle where the leader King Grol tortures him out of the location for the Map to the Wave Echo Cave, the Dwarf is resistant and resists 7 full days of torture until he gives up the location of the Wave Echo Cave. This pained him since he knew he would be putting his brothers in danger . He was given a day of rest and thought he was going to be executed.
3/22/1
King Grol asked Gundren who else was knows about the location of the cave or even its exisistance and Gundren refuses to give any sort of information. This upsets King Grol even more and continues his torture. Gundren Persists and does not reveal a thing this pushed King Grol to let Gundren rot in his Cell for the remainder of his life.
4/1/1
Gundren gets another person to join him in his cell and that is Elanor. She tells him her story and they bond while inprisonment
4/5/1
Gundren wakes up a new prisoner in Phalux an adventurer he hired, unfortunately it comes too late as Gundren is starting to die from the infection of all the torture wounds. He awakens Phalux to give him a message and to request Phalux to tell Amber she deserves more than the life she has and to go save his brothers Nundro and Thundren. Gundren passes away in Phalux's arms.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Gundren Rockseeker was born into a proud dwarven family of miners and prospectors. His father, a legendary dwarven miner, taught him the secrets of finding and extracting precious ores from the earth. Gundren's two younger brothers, Nundro and Thundren, were also skilled miners and adventurers, and the three brothers grew up exploring the mountains together.
As they grew older, Gundren and his brothers decided to strike out on their own and establish their own mining company. They pooled their resources and set out to explore the mountains in search of untapped veins of gold and silver. Along the way, they met with Amber Sweetgrass, a skilled cleric of life who had a talent for healing wounds and curing ailments. Amber was also their distant cousin who supported them in their adventures.
Together, the four companions formed a tight-knit team, venturing into the most dangerous and remote parts of the mountains in search of riches. They faced many challenges, from fierce beasts and treacherous terrain to rival mining companies and bandits. But Gundren, Nundro, Thundren, and Amber were determined to succeed, and their hard work and persistence paid off.
Their mining company became one of the most successful in the region, and Gundren emerged as a leader and visionary. He invested in new technologies and equipment, expanding their operations and making their mining process more efficient. Nundro and Thundren proved to be invaluable partners, managing the day-to-day operations and keeping the company running smoothly. Amber's healing abilities helped keep the team healthy and able to push on even in the face of danger.
One day, while they were exploring a particularly treacherous part of the mountains, they stumbled upon an old map that seemed to lead to a lost dwarven mine called the Wave Echo Cave. The map was old and weathered, but it looked like it had been drawn by Gundren himself.
Inside, they discovered that the cave was home to a powerful magical artifact called the Forge of Spells. It was said to have been created by ancient dwarven smiths and was capable of producing the most exquisite magical Items.
Gundren starts to prepare to get to mining and restoring the cave under his companies name. Before they do this Gundren needs to hire adventurers to deliver his materials and tools needed to do so from his current residence of Neverwinter to Phandalin.
Personality Characteristics
Likes & Dislikes
Likes:
Adventure: Gundren has a strong passion for adventure and exploration. He loves to travel to new places, uncover secrets and discover treasure. This is evident from his occupation as a dwarf miner and his eagerness to find the Lost Mine of Phandelver.
Loyalty: Gundren is a very loyal person and values his friendships deeply. He is very devoted to his brothers Nundro and Tharden Rockseeker and his friend Sildar Hallwinter. He will go to great lengths to protect and defend them.
Business acumen: Gundren is a successful businessman and has a shrewd mind for commerce. He has a keen sense of market trends and knows how to make profitable deals. He is also a skilled negotiator and knows how to get the best out of any situation.
Dislikes:
Greed: Gundren has a deep-seated hatred for greed and avarice. He believes that the pursuit of wealth should not come at the cost of harming others. He despises individuals who exploit others for their own gain.
Cowardice: Gundren has little patience for cowardice and expects those around him to be brave and courageous in the face of danger. He believes that fear is a natural emotion, but it should not paralyze a person from taking action when needed.
Dishonesty: Gundren values honesty and integrity above all else. He has a low tolerance for deceit and betrayal and will not hesitate to sever ties with individuals who engage in such behavior. He believes that trust is the foundation of any relationship, be it personal or professional.
Current Status
Deceased
Age
46
Date of Birth
5/2/-66
Date of Death
4/5/1
Life
66
1
Circumstances of Death
Infections from Torture
Place of Death
Cragmaw Castle
Family
Children
Sex
Male
Eyes
Blue
Hair
Black
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
White
Height
4'3"
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