Karakas

A high-ranking nobleman and trader from Amn, and an unwitting pawn in the attempted deification of Mordeth.

Athkatla
Karakas was born into the Amnish aristocracy and has served it his entire life. He rose quickly through the ranks -- first serving his father as a trader, then working in Council-appointed ambassadorial positions. He was married young ... but soon discovered that his marriage was a loveless one. He took to "random encounters" while abroad -- and it was during one of these visits, specifically to Waterdeep, that he met Midori.

The Murann Wars
Two decades later, after the invasion of the southern city of Murann, he was approached by a Shadow Thief named Antheri Grimward, who dissembled and cajoled until she earned his trust. Soon, he found himself working for some odd folks. At first, it was simple favors ... then it was more and more dangerous tasks. Still, the promised price was more than worth it: a son of his own.

It was at the top of a tower in Murann, moments before a child sacrifice, that the truth was revealed: his son, Asmodian, was living proof that he not only was not sterile, but had a family he'd never known. Realizing the staggering mistake he was about to commit, he dropped the knife.

He returned to Athkatla to find that a former colleague, Aerik Maelistair, had seized control of the country and turned it into a monarchy. His presence at an extravagant ball underlined his popularity with the commonfolk and the upper crust ... but the throne was something he ultimately declined. After the death of Antheri Grimward and the abdication of Aerik Maelistair, Karakas pledged himself to the service of his country without the benefits of power. More importantly, he made a pledge to fix his broken family.

Present Day
Following the Second Murann War, Karakas has taken an advisory position to the new Council of Six; together, they are working on rebuilding a country torn apart by war. Occasionally, the Council will send him to one of the northern Sword Coast cities, or south to Tethyr, as an Ambassador.

Karakas as an NPC
Karakas does not travel as much as he used to; should players run into him, he will come across as unflaggingly polite and urbane. He will ignore any questions concerning his family in Athkatla and will inquire after Asmodian if his son's name is dropped in conversation.