![[AngelLockPathfinder-v2.webp]] # Angel Lock _Half-Elf Waterbaron | [[Hand of Yartar]] | [[Yartar]]_ ## Summary Former master thief who rose from leader of the [[Black Vipers]] to [[Yartar]]'s Waterbaron. She named the heroes "the Cinderborn" after they defended the city from [[Zaltimar]]'s fire giant siege. She recently had [[Khaspere Drylund]] arrested after [[Lynne]] exposed his dragon connections. %% ## Now Position strengthened after [[Zaltimar]]'s defeat. Watching [[Petra]] — she confronted her about her soulmonger nature, warning her to tell her parents before they discover it themselves. ## Appearance Striking half-elf with fiery red hair streaked with silver framing sharp features, in practical yet elegant attire built for swift movement. Constantly surveys rooms for exits and threats. ## Personality Charismatic, bold, cunning, fiercely protective of [[Yartar]]. Aristocratic polish slips into street slang under pressure. Always carries concealed weapons and holds blackmail material on several nobles from her [[Black Vipers]] days. ## Quote _"Power isn't inherently corrupt—it's how you wield it that matters. I've stood on both sides now, and I choose to use mine for those who have none."_ ## Connections **[[Davil Starsong]]** — ally, occasionally romantic. **[[Petra]]** — recognized something in her; confronted her about her soulmonger nature. **[[Khaspere Drylund]]** — had him arrested after [[Lynne]] exposed his dragon connections. ## Background **The Black Vipers:** Co-founded the [[Black Vipers]] in [[Waterdeep]], targeting corrupt nobles who abused their privilege. During the [[Oblivion War]], cooperated with [[Force Grey]] on specialized missions. **The Rise:** Relocated to [[Yartar]] seeking distance from her past and established the [[Hand of Yartar]], an intelligence network staffed primarily by women from disadvantaged backgrounds. Rose to Waterbaron through strategic alliances and occasional blackmail. **The Assassination Attempt:** Survived a shot from within the city during the [[Crimson Siege]] — [[Durnik Darksteel]] and the [[Velvetshadow Twins]], [[Gilded Gallows]] assassins, targeted her, but the party intervened. Some [[Hand of Yartar]] members had been turned by [[Beregond]], a threat since eliminated. ## Stats **Base:** Assassin (MM p.343), with Noble background features. %%