Aarin Gend

Aarin Gend of Neverwinter was Lord Nasher's personal spymaster in the mid–14 century DR.

Description
He was a strongly built human man with dark skin and hair.

History
Aarin was born as a slave in Calimshan but escaped that life by killing his former master and avenging his mother's death, though he later admitted to being ashamed of the act. He went on to work for a pirate named Randall the Red on the Sword Coast, where he gained skills and information. Lord Nasher imprisoned Aarin after killing Randall but Aarin was soon given a chance to make up for his past mistakes.

Aarin later worked undercover in a thieves guild in order to get close to and kill the leader, Calliara. However, he had fallen in love with her and gave her an ultimatum: to leave the thieves guild and criminal life, and potentially run away together, or die at his hand under the command of the justice system. Neither of them backed down so a fight ensued and Calliara was killed in the process. Aarin continued to work for Lord Nasher and Neverwinter and aided both greatly.

In the, Aerin played a role in protecting Neverwinter through the outbreak of the Wailing Death, the Cult of the Eye's plots, and an attack from Luskan.

Relationships
Aarin was an ally to Aribeth de Tylmarande and did his best to find her when she was missing before ultimately discovering her betrayal and fighting against her. He also worked closely under Lord Nasher.

Personality
As spymaster, he was determined and ambitious to succeed despite the consequences whilst he kept a calm, and at times witty, exterior. He also struggled with his loyalties and worried deeply about repeating a situation where he would have to choose between his work for Lord Nasher and his heart, but ultimately he always chose the greater good for Neverwinter.

Abilities
As a rogue, Aarin had high persuasive abilities, skill with a blade, and great stealthiness. He also could forge documents.

During his time in Neverwinter, he showed skills in leadership and assisted in saving the city and its inhabitants.

Possessions
He owned an amulet that he might have given away as a sign of his love for the recipient.

Appearances

 * Neverwinter Nights