Ervath Gemdelver is the youngest son of Osric Gemdelver and the leader of the Shining Axes. As such, word has travelled to Settlestone of the imminent invasion forces of the Talon of Tiamat and the Red Horde. Assuming payment got there, then Shining Axes were set to work as mercenaries in the defense of Triboar.
Some say Ervath is too young to command the Shining Axes.
Died in the Battle of Triboar as the spiders and bugbear rangers topped the walls, He ordered a shield wall and marched a slow retreat as the they were surrounded. Sadly, he and more than half of the Shining Axes perished.