Orond Gralhund

Orond Gralhund was a noble patriarch of House Gralhund in Waterdeep in the early 1490s DR.

Description
Orond was a short, stocky man who dressed well and was easy on the eyes. Once he had had a tiefling's tail but was removed.

Activities
Orond spend his days watching mercenary training, paying bills, and ranting about the cost of doing business in the city.

History
When in 1491 DR many members of the Lords of Waterdeep were killed in a nefarious plot Orond expected that his wife will fill one of the vacancies but never happened despite all brides and promises.

Still deeply angry about this Orond was approached by some Zhentarim loyal to Manshoon and they formed an alliance. The Zhent gained the coin and the resources of the Gralhund for their operations in the city and in exchange granted to Orond all the informations about the Masked Lords they could find.

In 1492 DR, the Gralhund were involved in the search of the lost gold of Dagult Neverember under the promise of getting their fair share of the treasure. The Zhent led by Urstul Floxin used Gralhund Villa as headquarter in their search of the Stone of Golorr.

However no truly trusted Urstul Yalah also send one of her personal servant, a nimblewright with a necklace of fireballs, to search the gnome Dalakhar. The successive blast and the death of Dalakhar ruined the alliance between the Zhent and the Gralhund.

When Urstul finally in possession of the Stone asked explanations to Yalah about the nirnblewright she profiting of his injures took the Stone.

When started the fight between Gralhund guards and the Zhentarim Orond hid behind a bed in one of the guest rooms praying for his life.

Personality
Orond was very angry with the Lords for their refuse of his wife. He was little paranoid fearing all times attacks from strangers, except in presence of Yalah when he become quiet and timid. Orond was no smart or intelligent and deep he knew this. He disliked common people and had a fragile ego.

Relationship
Orond adored his wife and was totally in her claws. He trusted his bodyguard Hrabbaz.

Appearances

 * Waterdeep: Dragon Heist