Regis Followstride

Born to his mother Leira, Regis lived on the streets of Neverwinter. As he grew older he discovered that he was the result of one night of passion between a elven nobleman and his mother, who was a servant in his house at the time. After discovering Leira was pregnant, his father cast her out of service. Upon discovering his father was Samwell Goldbearer, Regis at the age of 13 went to confront the man. Enraged at the sight of his half-elf bastard, Samwell beat Regis within an inch of his life. Regis was found on the streets by Tristin McCleric, a local Cleric in Neverwinter who cared for those who had been left to die, and found themselves in unfortunate circumstances. As he was nursed back to health, Regis rejected his half-elf blood, cutting off the elongated tips of his ears. Regis became fast friends with Tristin, finding his deity to be of the same name as his mother. Upon being fully healed over the course of several months, Regis went to find his mother, only to discover that Samwell had already gotten to her and imprisoned her in his dungeon. Regis, determined to be reunited with his mother planned to sneak into the dungeon to rescue her, taking his approach through the sewers of Neverwinter. Just before he reached the Goldbearer Estate however he was caught off guard by Locke, an old man who sought his own revenge on Samwell. Locke's family had similarly been treated to the Goldbearer hospitality, and he was there the exact revenge. He helped Regis enter the home on the condition that he follow him closely, and make not a sound. Regis watched as Locke savagely moved from room to room, killing all that stood in his way. Alas, upon completing their search of the house, Samwell was not there. All they found, was the abused corpse of Leira. Regis swore he would take revenge of Samwell no matter how long it took. For two years following he lived with Locke, learning all that he could of the rogue's way, moving through the shadows and striking fiercely. After the year, Regis went to visit his good friend Tristin, only to find that he had left Neverwinter, he sought after him, knowing he would need help in his journey of revenge. He followed the tales of Tristin to Phandalin and then heard he would be found at Thundertree.