Eldon of Far Water

Eldon of Far Water, is a human Warlock/Rogue that resides in the world of Crossroads. He is a Hound - a magically enhanced bounty hunter - granted his powers by The One Beyond The Veil.

Early Life
One hundred and sixty years ago, Eldon was born to fisherpeople in the village of Far Water. Eldon was raised as a girl, and his father often chased his mother away in a drunken rage. When a Hound happened by, Eldon's father hired the man to return his wife and, when his father failed to pay the agreed upon price, Eldon was given as payment to become the Hound's ward.

Becoming A Hound
Eldon would be trained by his mentor in the ways of battle and tracking from a young age. He learned the basics of magic, and of stealth not long after. It was a lonely life, and Eldon's mentor was harsh and cruel.

The promise of power kept Eldon going, and of the chance to make his self image a reality. Over time, Eldon began to commune with The One Beyond The Veil, an incredibly powerful extraplanar being who granted Eldon's mentor his powers through a mark on the Hound's left palm.

The One Beyond the Veil promised Eldon power, and a new body - a man's body - if Eldon would kill his mentor and take the Hound's left arm as a trophy. Wielding a magic dagger, Eldon slew his mentor and cut off his arm.

In a flash of magic, Eldon was literally reborn as an infant, his left arm marked by the seal of The One Beyond the Veil. He grew up once again, this time alone save for the One Beyond the Veil, who guided Eldon into adulthood before breaking contact.

Life As A Hound
Eldon did a Hound's work for decades with nothing of interest happening. He never really made any money from it, and gained his fair share of scars for his trouble. It wasn't until he started working for wealthier clients and alongside other Hounds that he turned a profit and could afford to live life on the road in relative comfort.