Court of Shadows: Intrigue in the Underworld

A middle-aged human male with dark skin and sharp features, wearing finely embroidered Mesopotamian robes adorned with gold and onyx jewelry. His eyes are piercing and his black hair is streaked with gray, tied back neatly. He carries a ceremonial whip and a signet ring symbolizing his control over the slave trade.

Zahur is cold, calculating, and authoritative. He commands respect through fear and strategic alliances. He is pragmatic, rarely showing emotion, and always thinking several steps ahead. Despite his harshness, he values loyalty and rewards those who serve him well.

Zahur al-Malik is a ruthless human slavemaster who controls The Shackled Bazaar, the infamous slave market in the Great Below. Born into a harsh life, he clawed his way to power through cunning, brutality, and unyielding ambition. Zahur commands the slaver faction with an iron fist, dealing in the trade of souls and flesh, and maintaining a network of spies and enforcers to keep his dominion unchallenged. His reputation for cruelty is matched only by his sharp mind and ability to manipulate both allies and enemies alike. Zahur seeks to expand his influence throughout the known world, using fear and wealth.