Jaython Wen
Jaython Wen, the enigmatic guildmaster of the Shifting Hands, is a foppish gnome who strikes an unusual figure in the criminal underworld of Hin's Drift. Standing at barely over 3 feet tall, he has the air of a dapper, self-assured merchant, often seen dressed in flamboyant, brightly coloured attire with rich fabrics, flashy patterns, and delicate lace cuffs.
Physical Description
Apparel & Accessories
His outfits—often adorned with rings, a feathered hat, and an overly ostentatious waistcoat—betray his deep love for luxury and attention to detail. His appearance is meticulously maintained, and his perfectly groomed mustache is often twirled with great pride, emphasizing his affinity for the finer things in life, even within the shadowy world he controls.
Mental characteristics
Employment
Beneath this veneer of a light-hearted, foppish personality, however, lies a sharp and ruthless criminal mind. Jaython rules the Shifting Hands—a notorious smuggling guild that controls the illegal movement of weapons, narcotics, and other illicit goods in and around Hin’s Drift. His organization moves goods not only through the town's intricate underground tunnels and sewers but also along the river, utilizing well-concealed boats and hidden docks to maintain an ever-present flow of contraband in and out of the region. His influence stretches far beyond the town's borders, ensuring his position as a key player in the underground economy.
Personality Characteristics
Virtues & Personality perks
Jaython is not above using his charm and charisma to manipulate others when needed. He knows how to speak to people, win them over with his quick wit, and deceive them into underestimating him. The foppish appearance he cultivates often serves as a mask, allowing him to hide his sharp intellect and calculating nature. He is a gnome who thrives in the world of intrigue and secrecy, and his guild's reputation for both efficiency and discretion ensures that no one ever quite knows where Jaython truly stands—making him all the more dangerous.
Representation & Legacy
Though Jaython’s true power lies in his ability to remain unseen, his influence is felt everywhere in Hin’s Drift, and he is feared by both the law and rival factions. His criminal empire is vast, and he maintains his position through a mix of cunning, bribery, and manipulation. The tunnels beneath the town, long abandoned and forgotten by most, are now a hidden artery through which his operations thrive. In these tunnels, contraband is stored, secret meetings are held, and shipments are made, all under the watchful eyes of his hidden network. Only those who are fully trusted in the guild even know the full extent of the tunnels’ reach and their strategic locations.
Social
Contacts & Relations
Jaython is a master of manipulation and subterfuge, ruling from the shadows while never exposing himself to unnecessary risk. He operates through proxies, preferring to stay out of the limelight and letting others take the blame for his operations. His two most trusted subordinates, the Daymaster and the Night Mistress, serve as his hands in the daylight and under the cover of night, respectively, handling the guild's business, enforcement, and organization. The Daymaster deals with the more public aspects of the guild's operations, ensuring that the smuggling routes and transactions run smoothly during the day, while the Night Mistress oversees the guild's more discreet activities under the cover of darkness—everything from weapon deals to secret meetings in shadowy corners.
Social Aptitude
Jaython Wen is not just a smuggler; he is a puppet master, pulling the strings of his guild with subtlety and flair. His ability to navigate the criminal world with both elegance and ruthlessness makes him a force to be reckoned with, and his hidden influence in Hin's Drift ensures that, for all intents and purposes, the city’s underworld is very much his domain.
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