Waterdeep

A tall, sharp-featured man in his mid-60s, with sleek silver hair always tied back with a blue silk ribbon. His hawk-like nose and piercing gaze earned him the moniker “The Hawk” among both courtiers and rivals. He dresses in rich but subtle colors—deep greys, navy, and silver—reflecting both dignity and discipline.

Japhyl is meticulous, observant, and proud. A lifelong devotee of structure, propriety, and reputation, he manages House Cragsmere with the precision of a military commander and the restraint of a seasoned politician. While stern and slow to trust, he is fiercely loyal to his bloodline and those who earn his respect. He is an excellent judge of character, and his word carries weight among the Waterdhavian nobility. He detests frivolous scandal and has a special disdain for nobles who tarnish their name through vice or cowardice.

As patriarch of the Cragsmere family, Japhyl came into power during the mid–14th century DR. He took control of the family's estate—Cragsmere Villa on Vondil Street in the North Ward—and established it as a symbol of quiet strength and conservative values. Though not among the most flamboyant or wealthy houses, the Cragsmeres are known for their honor, consistency, and well-placed political alliances. Japhyl himself is a former duelist and has likely served as a mentor to younger nobles seeking discipline in arms and comportment. Rumors abound that he once served as an informant for one of the Masked Lords, though he neither confirms nor denies such claims.