![[DavilPic.png]] # 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. %% ## At a Glance Striking sun elf with sharp golden eyes and long blond hair. Elegant but practical dark attire, a finely crafted elven lute casually at his side. Stares intently mid-conversation before offering disarming smiles. Survived faction wars, betrayals, and Waterdeep's chaotic underworld by always knowing when to switch sides. Backed the [[Pereghost]] during the [[Black Network]] civil war and was rewarded with control of [[Sword Coast]] operations. Maintains his public persona as a respectable bard and patron of the arts. His expansion into [[Yartar]] came through reconnecting with [[Angel Lock]], now Waterbaron—their relationship remains a mix of genuine affection and practical alliance. ## Personality Silver-tongued and ruthlessly pragmatic. Speaks with melodic, hypnotic cadence while calculating angles. Genuinely cares about [[Angel Lock]] but won't sacrifice his position for anyone. Survivor above all else—he'll betray allies for survival without hesitation, 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."_ ## 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. Struck a strategic 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—a humiliating lesson in underestimating former allies. **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 **Bard** with Charisma 18, Deception +10, Persuasion +10, focus on enchantment and divination %%