The Mining Consortium

Dalton's Camp can make little claim to any civilizing influence or steady governing body, but the Mining Consortium makes a go of it. Founding members, and the only decision makers of the company, include Malakhala Anturorm, a human digger; Kharas Fireaxe, a dwarf accountant; and Rhakori Bladeleaf, an elf lore master. Between them they manage much of the action in Dalton's Camp. When parties have disputes over a claim they often turn to the Mining Consortium to sort things out. With wealth, knowledge and power to spare, the company has managed to control and/or direct a great deal of the goings on in Dalton.

The founders of the Mining Consortium worked together as adventurers and mercenaries some twenty years ago. After a particularly successful foray into hobgoblin territory near Dalton, they set up shop in one of the deeper caves where they found a mixed vein of silver and gemstones. With this newfound wealth they were able to bring in a great deal of muscle which they used to expand their influence in the area. Eventually they set up their headquarters in Dalton's Camp and have lived rather well off the proceeds of their many and varied business dealings.

Kharas Fireaxe acts as the face of the operation. Any new business dealings begin with Kharas. He has an incredible mind for numbers, a disarming personality and reads people exceptionally well. Adventurers in Dalton would do well to arrange a meeting with Kharas. If he doesn't have a job at the moment, he likely knows of one available. Even with no immediate work available he has been known to pay retainer fees for truly promising recruits.

Malakhala Anturorm's look and personality scream adventurer. His easy going manner never falters even in the face of terrible danger. He laughs at threats that would freeze lesser mortals' blood. He wears a battered brown leather hat atop his ruggedly handsome face. Malakhala's skill lies in finding the greatest treasure in a given dig and managing to bypass the hazards that may prevent easy acquisition.

Rhakori Bladeleaf spends most of his time researching matters important to the Consortium or studying new finds. He has a modest library and laboratory in the Consortium's offices at Dalton. Friendly relations with nearby sages, wise men and such ensure his access to other books, tomes, and scrolls at need. Rhakori is a bit of a recluse. Few people see him, and most would not know of his existence except for his well known exploits in previous adventures.