Jarlaxle Baenre
Also known as: Robert Hidswell (arctic guide disguise), Zardoz Zord (historical alias)
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Basic Info
| Race | Drow |
| House | House Baenre (renegade) |
| Organization | Bregan D'aerthe (mercenary band) |
| Status | Active — unknown location |
Jarlaxle Baenre is one of the most famous and dangerous individuals on the Sword Coast — a charismatic, swashbuckling drow who leads the mercenary band Bregan D'aerthe and holds the title of High Lord of Luskan (via political maneuvering). He is known to have operated under many aliases, including "Zardoz Zord."
Relationship to the Party
Key Relationships
| Person | Relationship | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Othorion | Uncle (per the handoff doc) | Jarlaxle is watching Othorion closely |
| Lireal | House Baenre kinsman | Both of House Baenre; Lireal is daughter of Gromph |
| Quinthal Baenre | House politics | He is a renegade from the main house; complex relationship |
| Drizzt Do'Urden | Complicated ally | Drizzt said he would speak to Jarlaxle about the attack on Othorion |
Known Aliases
- Robert Hidswell — arctic guide persona used during Icewind Dale travel
- Zardoz Zord — historical alias (described as wearing a Sean Connery mankini during one noted instance)
Threads
- Jarlaxle is Othorion's uncle — does Othorion know? Does Jarlaxle intend to tell him?
- What does he know about Othorion's parents (Tiago Baenre and Sarabell Zalaran)?
- How long can he maintain the covert support before the Ships of Luskan or House Baenre proper forces his hand?
- Drizzt was going to speak to him about the "House Baenre attack" on Othorion — what did Jarlaxle say?
- If Othorion ever learns the ambush was Jarlaxle's order, what does that do to the relationship?
- What is his endgame — what does he actually want for Othorion?