Jelvus Grinch

Jelvus Grinch was a merchant from Neverwinter in the mid–15 century DR who became known as the "First Citizen" of the city following the Ruining, meaning he was a de facto leader of the ruined town and of the Neverwinter Guard.

Personality
Through his toughness, courage, and strength of will, Jelvus Grinch rose to become the nominal leader of the people eking out a living in the ruins of Neverwinter following the city's destruction. He was known not to shy away from any challenge, but so too could recognize when he had no leverage in a confrontation.

Relationships
In his capacity as a capable leader of the ruined city of Neverwinter, Jelvus Grinch met and made allies of Artemis Entreri and Drizzt Do'Urden. He had also met Reginald Roundshield as Bonnego Battleaxe later in life.

History
After Mount Hotenow exploded in the, and destroyed his native city, Jelvus came to be recognized among the survivors as a leader, and was referred to by many as the "first citizen of Neverwinter".

In the, Jelvus allied with the Shadovar representative Herzgo Alegni against the Thayans. When Alegni seized power over the city that year, he invited Jelvus to be one of two human representative of Neverwinter at his council, and also declared him to be captain of his "White Guard".

Following the arrival of Dagult Neverember in Neverwinter, Jelvus was sidelined, although he was offered a modicum of respect by the new regime in recognition that many citizens still looked to him for guidance. As of the, he still commanded a few of the Guards manning the Wall.

In the, an elderly Jelvus accompanied Lord Dagult Neverember and General Sabine to a meeting with Bruenor Battlehammer and Emerus Warcrown in Neverwinter to discuss the reclamation of Gauntlgrym from the drow.

Appearances

 * Novels
 * The Neverwinter Saga (Neverwinter, Charon's Claw) &bull; The Companions &bull; Archmage