Danilo Thann

Danilo Thann is a young Waterdhavian nobleman and wizard. When faced by the public, Danilo acts like a complete fool; he is however, in reality, a skilled spellcaster and a crafty adversary, being trained by none other than his uncle Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun. While first and foremost married to Arilyn Moonblade, Danilo counts many other great Faerûnians among the ranks of those to whom he is close.

Danilo is skilled spellcaster, one whom Khelben had considered his probable heir and apprentice with the most potential. His skill with magic is such that he mastered the art of spellsong in just a few days, was able to charm a magically-resistant dragon to slumber and his illusionary pranks that fool his uncle Khelben each time. Danilo is also well versed with subterfuge, disguise and the manipulation of political and social threads in any given situation. His degree of expertise is as such that when he engaged the crimelord Elaith Craulnober in a verbal sparring match, it ended as a draw.

Though he is portrayed publicly as an inept nobleman, even a dandy, there are moments of intelligence within this mask through which very few notice the truth of his character. Despite his canny intelligence and skill in subterfuge, Danilo is actually quite reckless, a fact brought to light through his alternate ego's naughty pranks and reckless magical experiments. There are times when Danilo completely forgets his true self and fully reverts into the comfortable guise of the fool. However, when faced with the truly important, Danilo always acts as serious, calculating and very dangerous adversary.

Relationships
Danilo and Arilyn, who is the half-elven granddaughter of Queen Amlaruil of Evermeet, have long adventured together; additionally, Danilo has pushed Arilyn into reconciling with her elven family. Danilo's father, Lord Rhammas Thann is largely impotent in the family business dealings, preferring to live quietly off the proceeds that Lady Cassandra Thann makes. The Lady is a formidable person who disapproves of Danilo's various exploits to some degree. She has elven blood, but has never mentioned it, as there is some animosity towards elves in the Waterdhavian nobility. Danilo has five brothers, as well as a deceased half-sister, Lilly Thann.

Danilo has been named an elf-friend by the rogue Elaith Craulnober and has also befriended the rogue drow Liriel Baenre.