Town Council of Phandalin

The Town Council of Phandalin were the elected officials who ran the town beginning in the 1490s DR.

Organization
The Council initially consisted of three elected officials, and was later expanded to five. They were responsible for overseeing the prosperity of the town, the health of the mining industry, trade with the region, and defense of the people, often involving hiring adventurers either directly or via a jobs board.

Base of Operations
The Council met and operated out of Phandalin's Townmaster's Hall.

History
The Council was formed following the failure of Townmaster Harbin Wester to handle crises affecting Phandalin, including the chaos caused by the Redbrand ruffians. It was expanded from three to five members when the people of Phandalin held their first mayoral election in the.

Initial Councilors

 * Harbin Wester, a banker and formerly the sole Townmaster of Phandalin. He prioritized the prosperity of the town.
 * Sildar Hallwinter, a former soldier and adventurer. He prioritized the security of the town's mining and trade.
 * Trilena Stonehill, co-owner of the Stonehill Inn. She was elected by the town's longtime residents to represent their interests.

Councilors in 1496 DR

 * Harbin Wester, who relied on rhetoric accusing adventurers of his prior failures in order to pursue the newly created role of mayor.
 * Sildar Hallwinter, who prioritized the town's safety and opposed Wester in the mayoral election.
 * Halia Thornton, the head of the Phandalin Miner's Exchange. She disappeared mysteriously prior to the mayoral election.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * Orrery of the Wanderer
 * Organized Play & Licensed Adventures
 * In Volo's Wake