Character Overview

[Character Name] is a key figure in the Council of Waterdeep, representing [Faction]. Known for their [personality traits], they are a crucial voice in shaping the strategy against the Cult of the Dragon. Their influence and resources make them a powerful force, but their motivations and alliances determine how they approach the crisis.

Personality & Roleplaying Guide:

  • Speech Style: [How they speak – formal, direct, verbose, etc.]

  • Core Beliefs: [What principles drive their decisions?]

  • Strengths: [Political skill, combat experience, intelligence, etc.]

  • Weaknesses: [What flaws influence their decision-making?]

  • Attitude Toward Others: [How they see the other council members and adventurers]


Relations with Other Council Members

  • Laeral Silverhand: [Opinion on her leadership and decisions.]

  • Dagult Neverember: [How they view his ambition and political moves.]

  • Althaea Moonshadow: [Trust in Harper intelligence and strategy.]

  • Delaan Winterhound: [Views on nature’s role in the war.]

  • Ontharr Frume: [Shared or conflicting ideals with the Order of the Gauntlet.]

  • Rian Nightshade: [Trust or suspicion of the Zhentarim’s involvement.]

  • The Adventurers: [What they expect from the adventurers.]


Goals for the Meeting

  1. [Primary Goal] - The main objective they want to accomplish.

  2. [Secondary Goal] - Additional motivations that might not be obvious.

  3. [Hidden Agenda] - Secret intentions they do not wish to make public.


Talking Points for Each Agenda Item

  1. Opening Statements

    • [What stance they take during initial discussions.]
  2. Security Concerns & The Winterscrest Attack

    • [Blame assignment, defenses, intelligence suggestions.]
  3. The Cult of the Dragon’s Threat

    • [Views on the Cult’s strength and required responses.]
  4. Faction Contributions & Preparedness

    • [What resources they are willing to commit.]
  5. The Role of the Adventurers

    • [How they want to utilize the adventurers.]
  6. Final Deliberations & Voting on Immediate Actions

    • [Preferred course of action for the war effort.]
  7. Closing Statements & Next Steps

    • [What they push for as a resolution.]

Secrets & Hidden Information

  • [Secret 1] - Information they know but won’t readily share.

  • [Secret 2] - Hidden motivations that could shape future events.

  • [Secret 3] - Possible leverage they hold over another faction.


Reactions to the Players actions