Guild of Courtesans and Entertainers

This is a legally recognized and tightly regulated guild in Waterdeep that encompasses high-end companionship, performance-based escorting, romantic liaisons, and discreet social entertainment. While it does not openly advertise itself as a prostitution guild, many of its members are courtesans who provide companionship services ranging from elegant conversation and dance to more intimate offerings, depending on the client and the contract.
Members of this guild are trained in etiquette, music, dance, and conversation, with many having bardic talents or connections to noble houses. They are often seen at galas, festivals, and private salons. Guild registration offers legal protection, health services (often via clerical magic), and access to high-paying clientele under the auspices of Waterdeep's code legal.

Function and Legal Standing

While open prostitution is not illegal in Waterdeep, it is regulated, and independent workers not affiliated with a guild or house may face fines or forced relocation. This guild acts as both a protective body and a legitimizing structure, ensuring that its members can operate safely and with professional dignity.
Services are often cloaked in more acceptable terminology:
“Social accompaniment” “Performance companionship” “Private consultation” “Evening engagement”
A discreet but well-known code of behavior governs contracts, including consent clauses, magical binding terms (especially for high-profile clients), and guild-enforced penalties for breach of agreement.

Notable Members

• Floon Blagmaar