Vander Stillhawk

Vander Stillhawk was a human ranger of Tethyr in the mid-to-late 14 century DR. He was a companion to Queen Zaranda Star before her ascension to the crown.

Description
Vander was tall, slender, and long-limbed, with hard muscles under dark and weathered skin. He had black hair that he grew long and bound at his nape, a broad jaw with ever-present stubble, and deep brown eyes, which sometimes looked like obsidian. He could be considered handsome, if one liked the tall, dark, and brooding sort. Vander could not speak, as but rather communicated through elven hand signals.

History
When Vander was a boy, orcish raiders cut out his tongue, leaving him mute.

He was raised by the elves of the Elven Woods. The elves not only trained him in use of the bow, but also in elven hand signals, allowing him to communicate with others.

He became a companion of Zaranda Star during the Reclamation Wars of Tethyr.

In the battle for Zazesspur in the, Vander was slain. Yet Shield of Innocence, an orog paladin of Torm, beseeched his god to restore Vander to life, before he sacrificed himself.

Afterward, Vander attained high position in the court of Tethyr, which grants him many titles: Monarch's Champion, Regent of Prince Coram Rhindaun, and leader of the Warriors of the Star. The former title placed him in charge of the monarchs' safety as the Warriors were the personal guard of Queen Zaranda Star and King Haedrak III. He was also one of the Queen's Councilors. Prince Coram even received his name, Vander.

Possessions
He carried a magical elven +1 longbow, as well as a longsword and a clip-bladed hunting knife. His arrows were fetched with black feathers.

Abilities
As well as being able to use any kind of bow, Vander possessed an innate magical power to repair a damaged arrow simply by running his lips along the shaft.

Personality
Like most rangers, Stillhawk despised entering a city, preferring to remain in nature.. His expression was almost always grim.

Appearances

 * War in Tethyr