Fyron

Fyron is general of the free Goblins.

Appearance
Fyron stands no taller than four feet and has the typical appearance of a goblin: pointy ears, a crooked nose, green skin, and fangs instead of teeth. Unlike most others, however, he has lived well over 200 years, which shows on his wrinkled skin. He leans on a wooden staff with magical properties that he uses to cast spells.

Barry notes that he has a very shrewd look about him, and a cunning grin that reminds him of a slimy merchant looking to rip him off. Barry believes him to have survived by more than sheer luck to his advanced age.

Personality
Fyron forges relationships with others based off of mutual benefit. And though he may not trust that person, he is smart enough to know that neither of them would gain from betraying one another. He speaks in a polite manner, but tends to couple it with mocking smiles. Fyron has a cunning character and treats conversation as an exchange of knowledge, where giving out a piece of information is equivalent to a favor that must be returned. He never helps for free. Thus, Fyron is amused with Barry, who, with his jokes and small talk, seems to casually ask for him to divulge his most important military plans without offering anything in return.

Fyron has a hobby of fiddling with artifacts and magical devices. He spends much of his time exploring hidden passages and underground ruins.

The Free Goblins
A long time ago, Fyron used to serve under Tyrath's army. He left based on the poor treatment that goblins received from the dragon and the other monsters — being forced to perform menial tasks, and facing ridicule as the weakest of the monster races and having few mages. A small faction of the the dragon's goblins followed Fyron and named themselves as the 'free goblins'. Fyron himself was known as the 'general of the free goblins of Varathia'. However, the early years of his army suffered worse conditions than they had under Tyrath's discriminate command. The shortages of food and meager protection against the humans and animals forced many of the deserters to return to Tyrath. After a few long years, the army grew to where many types of monsters would willingly enlist.

While Fyron's army has grown considerably, Tyrath does not acknowledge it as a threat; otherwise, he would have already single-handedly destroyed it. While the army is still mainly comprised of goblins, there are many other types of races, including trolls, a minatour, and animals. Members pay an annual fee in order to remain in the camp. The amount varies on an individual basis.

Explorations
Fyron has a history with dealing with the Lessathi, although the specifics are unknown. Much of the information he knows about ancient artifacts and magical devices can be attributed to his hobby of exploring underground ruins. It was during one of these expeditions to a cave twenty years ago, that he met Flower, who helped him build his magical staff. While he considers Illuna a helpful acquaintance, he refers to Flower as her 'dimwitted companion'. Flower, in turn, is not fond of Fyron either.

Wooden Staff
Fyron carries a wooden staff that stores energy which can be used to cast and dispel spells.
 * By smacking it into the ground, he can create flames or smoke, or open hidden passages.
 * He can also conjure a floating orb of light or imprint complex symbols in magical green ink onto surfaces.
 * It is also capable to casting a teleportation spell once a day, given that the location is one that he is familiar with and within a limited range. He can teleport others with him, but with an added energy cost per pound of the others that he takes.