Hilvarl, known as 'the Whisperer', is the kind of NPC your players should love to hate- a smarmy, slimy, weasel of a man who is unfortunately going to be useful, especially when they finally have the dirt to finally confront him. He should be someone that your players despise each time they see him, and hate that he can make a deal to be spared.
Hilvarl is a manipulator and liar par excellence, layering and interweaving his falsehoods in a masterful way. His deceptions are enought to inspire and encourage others to do his dirty work, and even excel at doing his bidding. He prefers to remain a power behind the throne, an advisor manipulating everyone around him to do as he asks. Statistics: Hilvarl is a Chaotic Evil 8th-level Bard, excelling in deception and inspiration. He is constantly out for himself, and trying to get an advantage, though lacking in true villainous potential. He is excellent at remaining unharmed, and often uses what little magic he knows to become invisible or unnoticed by attackers. He is also a coward of the highest order, and avoids active conflict, always gathering dirt on people which he can spill in exchange for being allowed to live. How you can use Hilvarl the Whisperer in your game: - As Chamberlain to the young Queen Isveldra, Hilvarl's advice is heeded and he may even be responsible for hiring adventurers to protect her lands or recover her lost taxes. How much of those taxes he returns, or even says that those adventurers have returned, could be up for grabs. - Having driven him out from Queen Isveldra's court, it may be a shock to spot Hilvarl advising a bandit lord who captures the PCs, and more so when he greets them at their cells- not to gloat, but to offer them a chance to escape, if they can help him out too. In fact, he might be able to disclose the location of the bandit king's buried treasure... - Now going under the name Eldastil, Hilvarl takes up a position as King's advisor, and proceeds to undermine the King's Council to line his own pockets. Disguising his ambition after yet another failed coup, he'll try to fool PCs who recognize him into thinking he's reformed. Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 19 September 2019. Comments are closed.
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