Waterdeep Dragon Heist

A casual night of drinking in The Yawning Portal with my new acquaintances was interrupted by an intruder from the Undermountain. Namely, a troll decided he would do some adventuring of his own, only by travelling upawrds in his case. Fortunately, with the help of Durnan the barkeep, we made short work of the beast. Norak even managed sever it's head in his drunken frenzy. The monster-slaying spectacle put on by Durnan and my new friends attracted the attention of none other than Volo Geddarm. After a drink and a short exchange he put us to work in finding his missing friend Floon with the promise of a substantial reward.

In the following days we would spend our time drinking, fighting, intimidating Dock Ward thugs, attracting attention from the City Watch, raiding a Zhentarim hideout in the Dock Ward, and ultimately exploring the Splendors of the Waterdavian sewage system.

In the Zhentarim hideout we rescued Ranear Neverember, the son of the former Open Lord, and another friend of Volo Geddarm apparently. Rescuing Floon proved to be a more difficult task however, as his likeness was mistaken for that of young Renaer. After a fierce fight in the Xanatharian hideout somewhere in the Waterdavian sewers we managed to rescue the unwitting Floon and return him to Volo.

As a reward for rescuing his drunken friend, Volo transferred ownership of a large manor in the North Ward to my new adventuring friends and myself. Thus we found ourselves newly minted Waterdavian landowners. The ramshack ruin we took over would occupy much of our time and efforts in the following days as well as an ever increasing toll on our fortuitously ever-expanding purse. A large portion of our coin, hard earned from endeavors including looting, theft, gem-trading, trading of stolen paintings and lucrative gambling exploits went into the restoration and staffing of our beloved manor. After dealing with a dozen guilds regarding every minute aspect of supplying, mainting and running a business in this byzantine city, the inn is not yet ready to prepare and serve food, nor are it's lodgings anything to advertise in the local paper, however, it is ready to serve drinks to any willing members of the Beer Sipper's Guild.

Volothamp "Volo" Geddarm

Legendary traveler and storyteller, author of Volo's Waterdeep Enchiridion

Durnan

The owner and innkeep of The Yawning Portal, he considerers himself the self-appointed gatekeeper to the Undermountain. Durnan is taciturn about his adventuring past which he claims is now behind him.

Dagult Neverember

Wealthy and renowned merchant from Neverwinter; Dagult is the former Open Lord of Waterdeep. He was ousted by Lareal Silverhand for embezzling half a million golden dragons, which was only one of his many acts of corruption and mismanagement.

Renaer Neverember

Son of former Open Lord Dagult, Raenar managed the vast Neverember estate while his father ruled Waterdeep; He is now the target of the entire Waterdavian underground, including both Xanathar and Zhentarim gangs due to the widespread belief that he holds the key to finding his fathers hoard of embezzled gold dragons.

Hyustus Staget

Universally respected City Watch captain overseeing the Dock Ward. While Hyustus strives to keep the peace he has an uncaring attitude towards the mutual blood spilled by Zhentarims and Xanathar's thugs in their ongoing feud.

Grimar

Half-orc captain in the Black Network (Zhentarim). Ruthlessly backstabbed by the adventurers Norak, Melcorn and Donal.

Nim

Artificer from the Temple of Inspired Hands.

Aldorix Ilzimmer

Petty thief given a second chance by Donal, now manager of the Trollskull Inn. Aldorix enjoys playing the mandolin and shows some proficiency in the arcane arts (Bard).

Emerwyn Stonehorn

Dwarven traveler and writer. Bartending at the Trollskull Inn while writing a Waterdavian travel guide.

Mirana Honorbough

Widow making ends meet. Originally from Neverwinter.

Sehalir Dorn

Ex convict, who avenged his wife by killing an aristocrat, now working the the Trollskull Inn as a bodyguard.

Sedarik Gralhund

Grandson of Yala and Orond Gralhund, mostly spends his days gambling away his family's money.

Hal Silvermoon

Member of the noble Silvermoon family, wealthy and well-connected.

Vilar Haralband

Minor noble working as a solicitor.

Blackstaff Tower is the home of Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun in Waterdeep. The foreboding structure is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Waterdeep's Castle Ward. It is also the home of his apprentices and his consort Laeral Silverhand.

Tower of the Order is located in the Castle Ward in the Street of Bells.

Led by Xanathar the Beholder, the guild is headed from various sewer networks and undercity bases of operations.

A mercenary and intelligence company with it's main base of operations located in many strongholds throughout the Sword Coast. Led by the powerful and manipulative Manshoon (Human Wizard 18) who ruthlessly weeds out all dissent in his ranks, it is a powerful enterpirise holding influence in almost all of the noteworthy cities of the Sword Coast.

Semi-secret organization dedicated to promoting good, preserving history (including art and music of old), and maintaining a balance between civilization and nature by keeping kingdoms small and the destruction of animal and plant life to a minimum.

Led by Filgalir from their headquarters in House of Good Spirits in the Southern Ward.

Yala Gralhund (matriach) and Orond Gralhund manage the family estate. The main source of their wealth is from manufacturing weapons.

• [X] Windows (reinforced)
• [X] Front Door (reinforced)
• [X] Roof
• [X] Staff
• [X] Dungsweeper Contract
• [X] Linen washers contract
• [X] Liquor inventory
• [ ] Butcher's contract
• [ ] Kitchen renovation
• [ ] Cooking and dining supplies
• [ ] Upper floor renovations

Cost for workers is lodging expenses plus salary