Zibez Milliender

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Name: Zibez Milliender

Alias: Zibzib

Race: Human

Initial Alignment: True Neutral

Height: 6'3"

Weight/Build: Tall and skinny old man, 120 Lbs

Age: 65

Eyes: Grey

Hair: White

Deity: None

Base Class & Proposed Development: Wizard

Notable/Distinguishing Features: A constant smirk on his face.

Appearance: Tall and thin old man white black eyes that have dulled to an almost grey and short white hair and beard.


Personality Profile: Almost senile, finding everything nearly always enjoyable and funny. Enormous craving for more knowledge.

Background: Zibez Milliender was born in the bustling streets of Waterdeep, a city as notorious for its mercantile power as it is for its ever-changing intrigues. The son of a simple merchant and a teacher, Zibez was exposed to both the practical world of commerce and the thoughtful world of knowledge from a young age. However, unlike his siblings, who followed in their parents’ footsteps, Zibez found his true passion in the arcane.

From the moment he could read, Zibez immersed himself in the vast library of his mother's personal collection—an assortment of old tomes and scrolls that had been passed down through generations. Among the dusty pages, he discovered his love for magic, particularly the art of Echantment. He marveled at the potential magic held for manipulating emotions, influencing minds, and shaping the hearts of others. His fascination with the intricacies of the human psyche led him to believe that magic, when wielded wisely, could create harmony in a world full of conflict.

His formal education began with private tutoring from a friend of the family who had some small renown, where he quickly showed himself as a brilliant student. However, Zibez had little interest in the typical path of a wizard. Where others studied destructive spells, Zibez dedicated himself to the delicate art of persuasion, charm, and subtle manipulation. While his peers worked to unleash fireballs and conjure storms, Zibez sought to bend wills and influence the tides of politics and social dynamics.

But it was not without its cost. Zibez's approach to magic earned him a reputation of being both insightful and dangerously manipulative. His subtlety and intelligence allowed him to navigate the complex power structures of Waterdeep’s political elite, earning the attention of the Masked Lords and other influential figures. In time, his reputation as a "quiet operator" spread, and he found himself at the heart of several high-stakes negotiations, though never fully revealed as a key player.

Now, at the age of 65, Zibez’s hair has turned silver, and his once-dark eyes have a reflective, almost otherworldly gleam to them. Though he appears frail to the untrained eye, there is a certain sharpness to his gaze that speaks to a mind as quick and calculating as it ever was. Zibez, having spent decades honing his craft, has become a master of subtlety. His once youthful ambitions have evolved into a desire to reshape the city’s politics, bringing about change from the shadows rather than through force. He has worked in the background, but unfortunately while doing so he focused too much on paying attention to others and not enough on his own magic prowess, leading to a decline his his power and control. When he realized this he made it his aim to reawaken his passion for magic.

Though his age has slowed him somewhat, Zibez is far from content to rest. He has begun to gather a group of like-minded individuals—be it adventurers, spies, or unlikely allies—whose talents complement his own. Together, they walk a fine line between right and wrong, all in the service of reshaping Waterdeep in a way that will, in Zibez’s mind, bring about peace… in the most unconventional way.

Despite his manipulative tendencies, Zibez has never lost sight of his first love: the beauty knowledge and the possibility it holds. And though he uses it to advance his own goals, there is a strange purity in his belief that he alone can guide Waterdeep to a more harmonious future.

One thing is certain—Zibez Milliender’s name is one that resonates in the halls of power, and his work is far from done.

Goals: Always thirsting for more knowledge and fun.

Enemies: Those who block knowledge.

Possible Plot-Hook Ideas and Misc Facts: Secretly assesses people and likes people watching. Has a major passion for Enchantments and manipulating others.