Thail

Thail was a wizard adventuring in the Company of the Bright Spear in the mid-14 century DR.

Description
He was older than his companions.

Abilities
Thail could cast a spell that launched projectiles of light, almost certainly magic missile, and considered within his power a spell that put foes to sleep, almost certainly sleep.

Possessions
He owned at least one spellbook, and a staff. He carried a potion of healing.

Relationships
He largely deferred to his companions.

History
Prior to Flamerule of, Thail had gathered from records in Suzail that elves had lived by the Sember river.

Thail was a part of the Company of the Bright Spear on Flamerule, when they stopped at the Rising Moon in Highmoon. There, after Lynxal of the company was slain, the whole company's valuables were robbed by Shandril Shessair, who asked to join them, to replace their thief. They rode from Highmoon to Myth Drannor; along the way, when confronted by heavy mist, Thail was ambivalent on whether they should continue within the mist or wait until it lifted. He was the first one to notice the water when they reached the edge of the Semberflow by evening. He was also the one to identify the best place to cross the river. He fought alongside the company when they were attacked afterwards, deciding not to use a spell to make their foes fall asleep given the situation.

After Elminster interferred by making their foes flee, Thail was sent to collect the company's horses. Shandril left to scout ahead following the attackers' caravan; when she returned, following a detachment sent to kill their pursuers, Thail rendered aid upon her when she was injured fighting the detachment. After they finally reached the Gates of Doom, Thail fought the wizard lookout, but enemy spells injured him.

The wizard's demise was confirmed later by Delg and Elminster.