Chieftains in Gold

The Chieftains in Gold were a notorious group of bandit lords active in the Nether Mountains long before the 14 century DR.

Activities
The Chieftains robbed caravans traveling between Sundabar and Silverymoon, gaining great wealth from stolen goods.

Base of Operations
The Chieftains in Gold stored their stolen treasures in a large keep in the mountains.

History
The band of thieves were active for several generations. Whenever one of their number died, the chieftain was buried in one of seven ominous barrows along with a collection of riches.

By 1332 DR, there were reports that the buried members of the bandits had risen as undead wights ruled by a powerful wight called Vinjarak the Mound King. He ruled these undead for at least 100 years afterward.

Members
The only known member of the Chieftains whose name is remembered to history was Deckon Thar, the first of the bandits to be buried in the barrows.