Harpers
The following information is sourced from Tyranny of Dragons.
The secret society known as the Harpers has been disbanded and rebuilt several times over its long history. The latest incarnation of the group retains its focus on gathering information, keeping close watch on the balance of power in Faerûn, and promoting fairness and equality in quiet, unobtrusive ways. Harpers try to keep out of the public eye, preferring secrecy to fame and using knowledge to win the day over brute force. However, as the Cult of the Dragon grows more brazen and destructive, the Harpers are forced to act more openly in their opposition.
Harper agents operate most effectively alone or in small groups, much like adventurers. When on a mission, they are independent and self-reliant. The ideal Harper is a keen observer, persuasive, and able to go almost anywhere without arousing suspicion.
NPC Harpers are the kinds of characters who consistently pop up when they're least expected and most useful, If the characters need a safe house in a strange city, are unable to locate an elusive foe, or have been captured and need inside help to escape, a Harper can offer up a secure hideout, a whispered clue, or a smuggled knife. Bards, rogues, and wizards are the most common character types in the Harpers, but characters of every class can be found in the organization.
Harper NPC Template
Name: Remallia Haventree
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Species: High Elf
Class: Fighter
Ideals: Freedom, respect ("Our failure would spell an end to all beautiful and honest things.")
Interaction Traits: Honest, friendly
Resources: Harper mages and scouts
The elf noble Remallia - "Remi" to her friends - is quiet, and is content to let events unfold until she feels a need to offer intervention and guidance. This embodies her attitude in combat situations as well. She measures success in the value and quantity of intelligence gained by a course of action, as well as how that knowledge can be used to leverage an enemy into submission.
The secret society known as the Harpers has been disbanded and rebuilt several times over its long history. The latest incarnation of the group retains its focus on gathering information, keeping close watch on the balance of power in Faerûn, and promoting fairness and equality in quiet, unobtrusive ways. Harpers try to keep out of the public eye, preferring secrecy to fame and using knowledge to win the day over brute force. However, as the Cult of the Dragon grows more brazen and destructive, the Harpers are forced to act more openly in their opposition.
DM Notes
Using the Harpers
Harper agents operate most effectively alone or in small groups, much like adventurers. When on a mission, they are independent and self-reliant. The ideal Harper is a keen observer, persuasive, and able to go almost anywhere without arousing suspicion.
NPC Harpers are the kinds of characters who consistently pop up when they're least expected and most useful, If the characters need a safe house in a strange city, are unable to locate an elusive foe, or have been captured and need inside help to escape, a Harper can offer up a secure hideout, a whispered clue, or a smuggled knife. Bards, rogues, and wizards are the most common character types in the Harpers, but characters of every class can be found in the organization.
Harper NPC Template
Name: Remallia Haventree
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Species: High Elf
Class: Fighter
Ideals: Freedom, respect ("Our failure would spell an end to all beautiful and honest things.")
Interaction Traits: Honest, friendly
Resources: Harper mages and scouts
The elf noble Remallia - "Remi" to her friends - is quiet, and is content to let events unfold until she feels a need to offer intervention and guidance. This embodies her attitude in combat situations as well. She measures success in the value and quantity of intelligence gained by a course of action, as well as how that knowledge can be used to leverage an enemy into submission.
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