Kal’dir

Kal’dir doesn’t talk much, but he’s always watching and listening. I’ll bet he knows a lot more than anyone gives him creditfor.
— Gabriella, serving girl

Kal'dir is in his physical prime. He is tall for a drow, which makes him all the more intimidating, and scars on his body hint at his violent past. He wears finely crafted drow chainmail beneath his dark clothing and a drow house insignia (which he usu¬ally keeps hidden) around his neck. Kal'dir is always armed with a short sword and a dagger—magical gifts from Xanathar—and he wears a drow hand crossbow on his hip, its bolts coated with poison. As with all of Xanathar's lieutenants, Kal'dir is naturally charismatic. He can shift from charming to deadly with the most subtle of facial expressions. During social interactions, he fully exploits his drow heritage. He is intensely private, though, and engages in conversation only when the situation warrants it. Raised in a matriarchal society, Kal'dir defers to the authority of his female peers. He works closely with Sial and over the years has developed feelings for her. He even cut his hair short because she once mentioned that she liked it that way.

Background

Kal'dir doesn't talk about his drow past, but he was once a noble. His fighting prowess and strategic mind reflect his years of training. He is the only surviving member of his family, and with no resources, Kal'dir wandered the Underdark for years before discovering the beholder cluster. He was charmed, and served the creatures for a long time. When the beholders needed an emissary, they released their hold on Kal'dir and sent him to Waterdeep to assist with the Xanathar's transition. Other than the beholders in the cluster, Kal'dir is the only one who knows that the current Xanathar is not the original. When Xanathar (Zushaxx) took office, it had Kal'dir assassinate most of the previous leader's lieutenants so it could choose replacements. including the Golden Serpent, the Last Wish, and the Broken Sword. People in the ward know and fear him.

Guild Responsibilities

When Xanathar needs something done that involves violence, it turns to Kal'dir. The drow's methods are unscrupulous, and he gets results. His superior combat skills, intimidating demeanor, and sharp wit make him the perfect choice to handle black¬mail, extortion, enforcement, and assassinations for Xanathar.

Territory

Kal'dir spends time in Dock Ward and the ruined harbor area known as Mistshore. He carefully watches people traveling by ship to stay informed about who is coming and going. The drow has been around Waterdeep long enough that his reputation precedes him in the underworld. He hasn't had to prove himself in a long time but will do so if neces¬sary. Kal'dir often frequents Dock Ward taverns, Elite drow fighter