Adrik and Bardryn Tsetseg

The representatives from the Mining Guild in 211 AC were the Tsetseg-clan Exemplar Couple, Adrik and Bardryn. Mountain dwarves to the core, these two are the unshakeable bedrock of the Council. Made Exemplars and assigned to the Council nearly 100 years ago, they are the senior members (barring the Immortal Bard and the Dragon). They were granted joint Exemplar of Endurance status for working for 32 days straight without sleeping to finish the construction of the Fuar-Uulan aqueduct before the onset of the spring melt (that otherwise would have washed it away).

Adrik rarely says anything, but when he does it’s final and the rest of the Council usually follows his lead. He frequently looks like he’s asleep, but so far attempts to deceive him have failed, usually backfiring tremendously. When his ire is raised he’s ruthless in pressing the attack against the one that angered him. While he may forget, he never forgives.

Bardryn is the velvet that conceals his steel. She comes across as kind and matronly, but should not be thought of as weak. Fools have attempted to play them off against each other--that’s a good way to get them both mad. She’s just as ruthless, but much more subtle. She does most of the talking for the two of them.

Politically they’re rock-ribbed conservatives. Tradition is not just important, tradition is everything. Masters of precedent, they have rules quotes and previous decisions dating back to the founding of the Council memorized and ready to deploy. They do believe in the Council--some say that they are the only thing keeping the Council from disintegrating at the hands of the monarchists and the separatists.

Demographic Information

Ancient mountain dwarves, they’re nearing the end of their lifespan (~150 years). She’s grey haired, he’s balding with a white beard. Both are paunchy but still strong. They wear simple mining clothes--a tunic, suspenders, trousers, and stout leather boots with hobnails. Neither went anywhere without their “canes”, which are serviceable clubs. Mechanically they were Nobles (MM). Their deaths in 217 (of natural causes, although foul play was suspected) were the touch-point that started the Crystal Spire War and destabilized the Council Lands.

Personality

Once I make up my mind, there’s no stopping me. (both)

Ideal

Tradition. The old ways are the best ways--that fence is there for a reason.

Bond

The Council Lands are my home, and I will protect them from anyone or anything.

Flaw

Stubborn to a fault. Can be very ruthless if angered.

Alignment

LG