Waterdeep

A tall, elderly human male with a long white beard and piercing blue eyes. He wears ornate robes adorned with arcane symbols, and a golden amulet shaped like a scarab beetle hangs around his neck. His presence is commanding, and he carries a staff topped with a glowing crystal, signifying his status as an archmage.

Maskar is traditional and conservative, often stern and disapproving of those who misuse magic. He values order and responsibility, believing that magic should be wielded with care and respect. His demeanor is often serious, and he commands respect through his vast knowledge and power.

Maskar Wands, the patriarch of the Wands family, was a staunch conservative who disapproved of the reckless use of magic. In 1370 DR, he faced the embarrassment of having his family heirloom, the golden scarab beetle, stolen by his own opportunistic relative, Marcus Wands. This incident forced him to seek help from Khelben Arunsun, who eventually aided in recovering the artifact. In 1374 DR, he joined powerful mages to cleanse the High Moor and restore the lost city of Faer'tel'miir. During the year of the Gauntlet, he defended Waterdeep against a Sahuagin attack, showcasing his immense power by lifting and incinerating a gigantic sea serpent, rallying the citizens to fight back against the invaders.