The Forgotten Realms [Fan Version]

A large, floating beholder with a central eye and numerous eyestalks, each one twitching and scanning the surroundings. His skin is a mottled gray, and his many eyes glimmer with a sinister intelligence. He is often surrounded by a faint aura of necromantic energy, hinting at the undead beholders that serve him. His presence is both awe-inspiring and terrifying, a true embodiment of power in the shadows.

Xanathar is cunning, paranoid, and ruthless, always calculating his next move. He values loyalty above all else and is quick to eliminate any perceived threats to his power. His intelligence is matched only by his desire for control, making him a formidable opponent in the world of crime.

Xanathar is a title held by the leaders of a powerful thieves' guild in Waterdeep's undercity, Skullport. Originally founded by a beholder in the 14th century DR as a Zhentarim plot to destabilize Waterdeep, the Xanathar's Thieves' Guild has evolved into a sprawling criminal enterprise involved in slavery, theft, and other illicit activities. The current Xanathar, an elder beholder, rules from seclusion, protected by undead beholders and managing the guild through eleven Masters who each oversee a specific criminal domain. Xanathar is looking for someone who can establish a secure, hidden trade route through the Serpent Hills, bypassing the vigilance of the Lords' Alliance and the city watch. This route must be capable of transporting illicit goods, particularly rare poisons and magical components, from the Sword Coast to Skullport. Eliminate any threats or obstacles, including orc patrols and rival criminal bands.