Waterdeep

A male human aristocrat and cleric with sharp features framed by neatly trimmed black hair touched with silver at the temples. He wears practical court clothing in dark grays and forest greens, subtly stitched with Gondar symbols like cogwheels, hammers, and gauntlets. His hands are often ink-stained or dusted with chalk from sketching architectural designs.

Zelphar is patient, deliberate, and analytical — not flashy like his younger brother Danilo, nor commanding like his great-uncle Khelben. He believes firmly in stability, structure, and gradual improvement. He often lets others underestimate him, preferring to observe quietly, plan carefully, and act decisively when needed. His faith in Gond manifests in a belief that innovation, discipline, and precise craftsmanship will build a better future — one stone, one law, one invention at a time. Despite his lawful nature, he is not humorless; he simply believes that personal indulgence must be secondary to one's duties.

Born into House Thann, Zelphar was overshadowed in youth by more flamboyant relatives. While Danilo became a bard and court celebrity, Zelphar pursued quieter ambitions: architecture, engineering, and estate management. His talents caught the attention of Queen Zaranda Star Rhindaun of Tethyr after the reunification wars. She needed loyal, capable individuals to rebuild the ravaged kingdom — and Zelphar was ideally suited. He was granted the title of Count of Rivershire, tasked with restoring prosperity to a war-torn region. He served simultaneously as Estate Chancellor, overseeing land grants, rebuilding projects, and the restoration of farming villages devastated during the chaos. While respected by Queen Zaranda, Zelphar is often disliked by other nobles for his perceived 'foreign blood' (being Waterdhavian) and his meticulous enforcement of land rights and tax codes.