![[DavilStarsongPathfinder-v2.webp]] # Davil Starsong _Sun Elf Spymaster | [[Black Network]] | [[Daggerford]]_ ## Summary Charismatic sun elf known as "The Bard of the [[Sword Coast]]." Former leader of the [[Doom Raiders]] in [[Waterdeep]], now [[Black Network]] Regional Commander operating from [[Daggerford]]. Hired the party to investigate Dock Ward murders during Dragon Heist. Has a complicated romantic history with [[Angel Lock]] and a past entanglement with [[Xyrbwynn]]. Was charmed by [[Xyrbwynn]]'s Rod of Rulership at [[Bargewright Inn]] into revealing [[Manshoon]]'s operations. %% ## Now Controls [[Black Network]] operations across the [[Sword Coast]] from [[Daggerford]], expanding into [[Yartar]] through his reconnection with [[Angel Lock]]. ## Appearance Striking sun elf with sharp golden eyes and long blond hair, in elegant but practical dark attire with a finely crafted elven lute at his side. Stares intently mid-conversation before offering disarming smiles. ## Personality Silver-tongued and ruthlessly pragmatic. Speaks with a melodic, hypnotic cadence while calculating angles. Cares about [[Angel Lock]] but won't sacrifice his position for anyone. A survivor above all else, he'll betray allies to save himself, then charm his way back into their good graces. ## Quote _"In this game, the only rule is to stay ahead. Trust me, I've been playing it longer than most."_ ## Connections **[[Angel Lock]]** — complicated romantic history; now Waterbaron of Yartar, part affection and part alliance. **[[Pereghost]]** — backed him in the Black Network civil war; rewarded with Sword Coast operations. **[[Xyrbwynn]]** — past entanglement; charmed him into revealing Manshoon's operations. **[[Manshoon]]** — systematically destabilized his loyalists. **[[Urstul Floxin]]** — former adventuring companion, abandoned when paralyzed. **[[Jarlaxle Baenre]]** — allied with him and Bregan D'aerthe for protection. ## Background **The Tomb Raiders:** Began as an adventurer alongside [[Urstul Floxin]] and [[Marlos Urnrayle]]. Abandoned his paralyzed companion and established himself in [[Waterdeep]]'s criminal underworld, a pattern of survival over loyalty. **The Zhentarim Civil War:** When [[Manshoon]] loyalists clashed with progressive factions, Davil was outmatched. He struck an alliance with [[Jarlaxle Baenre]] and [[Bregan D'aerthe]], trading allegiance for protection. After relocating to [[Bargewright Inn]], [[Xyrbwynn]] charmed him into revealing [[Manshoon]]'s operations. **The Pereghost's Commander:** Backed the winning side, systematically destabilizing [[Manshoon]] loyalists through blackmail, assassination, and misinformation. Now controls [[Sword Coast]] operations from [[Daggerford]], transforming the [[Black Network]] into a mercantile and intelligence powerhouse. ## Stats **Base:** Bard, modified. - Charisma 18, Deception +10, Persuasion +10, focus on enchantment and divination. %%