Ophal

The Ophal family of Amn was one of the High Houses sitting at the Council of Five during the 14 century DR.

Activities
The Ophals were successful merchants, notably dealing in spice and food.

Base of Operations
The primary estate of the family was located in the capital city of Athkatla, where it was one of the most powerful families. It also was also present in Trademeet and Crimmor.

In Crimmor, the Ophals held a major influence and were considered one of the three 'grand families' of the city. They were respected but also feared, with citizens going so far as to nickname Zharnn Ophal "the Dragon Lady".

Possessions
The family possessed a large estate on the Waft, a major commercial street of the Trades District of Athkatla. It also occupied Durndraaven Manor in Crimmor.

Relationships
Due to the close relationship between money, trading and power in Amn, the Ophals had strong relationships with several other major families. They were on friendly terms with the Bladesmiles and Copriths. They were regularly opposed by the Crytrapper, Ulvax, Vymmar and Zoar families.



History
During the a fierce dispute over the rights to the Zakharan spice trade opposed the Ophals to the Ulvax family. It was the beginning of a century-long feud including several other incidents, until the Murann Spice War of 1388 DR caused so many casualties that the Council of Six had to intervene.

Mid-to-late 14 century DR

 * Zharnn Ophal was the head of the family.
 * Daerea Ethgil, Fury of Goldspires and twin sister of Zharnn.
 * Ressic Ophal, a spice merchant and member of the Shadow Thieves.
 * Shareen Ophal and her husband Dermod, residents of Athkatla.