Blackjack

Full Title: Blackjack, Hero of the Downtrodden

Description
(From the Guide to Korvosa) As much a legend and rumor as a known man, the black-clad Blackjack has remained a fixture of Korvosan lore for more than two centuries.

The figure known as Blackjack is said to serve the poor and downtrodden of the city, fighting against the injustices of cold-hearted nobles and dark-souled merchants. Although he had not appeared in more than a decade, people had no doubt he still lived somewhere in the city, waiting for the next great travesty of justice for a chance to come forward and render aid.

The fact that he has taken up a position in such direct opposition to the Queen both trouble and inspire many.

Because he has existed for more than 200 years, nobody in the city believes him to be a single person. One popular rumor surrounding Blackjack places him as a series of human men, with one training the next down through history. Another widely noted rumor claims he is an elf, ghaele eladrin, or some other member of a long-lived or immortal race who exists in secret among the short-lived humans of the city.

Blackjack's getup consists of a black leather armor, a black hooded cloak, a rapier and daggers. He always wears a black mask to cover his facial features.

History
No one has seen Blackjack in over a decade and his appearence at Trinia Sabor's excution and subsequent rescue of the condemned has surprised and bewildered. It remains a fact however that he probably wouldn't have escaped with his life if it were not for your intervention.

After Blackjack escaped from the scene, you were also able to leave the area without incident.

A short while later you were contacted by Vencarlo Orisini, who revealed that he knew Blackjack and was tasked by him to see Trinia to safety, which you agreed to help him with.

Your interest in contacting Blackjack was one of the things that led you to go to Old Korvosa to find Vencarlo in the hope that further cooperation could be arranged.

You found a lockbox in Vencarlos house, which he asked you to see at Blackbird Ranch. He opened it and took out an item. The box was full of black clothing, suggesting Vencarlo has more than a friendship with Blackjack