Skerrin Wavechaser

• Faction: Scarlet Brotherhood

• Race: Human

• Gender: Male

• Alignment: Lawful Evil

• Profession: Servant to Anders Solmor

• Age: 50s

• NPC Type (5e): Assassin

Skerrin Wavechaser is a tall, lean man whose imposing presence is amplified by his piercing blue eyes, which seem to miss nothing. His bald head and neatly trimmed silver goatee lend him an air of calm precision, while his gaunt features and tightly drawn skin give him an almost skeletal appearance. His impeccable clothing is dark and understated, befitting his role as Anders Solmor’s butler. Every detail of his attire, from the polished buttons to the perfectly straight collar, speaks to his obsessive attention to detail. Though his expression is typically neutral, there is a faint, unsettling intensity in his gaze that hints at the dangerous mind behind the façade of a loyal servant.

Skerrin is a man of two distinct personas. To most, he is the epitome of a loyal and caring servant—a fatherly figure who speaks in calm, measured tones and shows genuine concern for Anders Solmor’s well-being. Beneath this facade lies a ruthless killer, a cold-blooded assassin who views the world with clinical detachment. He can shift between these personalities with chilling precision, using his calculated demeanor to mask his true intentions.

Despite his dark nature, he truly believes his guidance serves Anders and the Scarlet Brotherhood.

• Personality Traits. Skerrin is willing to wait days or even weeks to achieve his goals, knowing the power of timing. Every action he takes is deliberate, serving a larger purpose. Skerrin’s confidence in his abilities often borders on hubris, believing himself untouchable.

• Ideal. Skerrin believes in order through strength. As a servant, he sees it as his duty to guide and protect Anders with his wisdom. As an assassin, he holds that the weak must be culled to allow the strong to rise and flourish.

• Bond. Skerrin’s loyalty is split between Anders and the Scarlet Brotherhood. He genuinely believes that both are the keys to creating a more structured, secure world, and he dedicates himself to advancing their interests—even when they conflict.

• Flaw. Arrogance clouds Skerrin’s judgment. He believes his skills make him superior to anyone in Saltmarsh and often fantasizes about wiping out the town’s leadership in a single night, tempted by the thought of proving his unmatched prowess.

• Anders Solmor

Skerrin is a veteran of the Scarlet Brotherhood, a shadowy organization devoted to control through subterfuge and strength. His reputation as an assassin was built on patience and precision. One of his most infamous missions saw him waiting in silence for days, striking with a single drop of poison to dispatch a target without being detected. After years of such work, Skerrin was embedded in Saltmarsh to oversee the Brotherhood’s interests. Disguised as a butler, he gained the trust of Anders Solmor’s family and engineered the death of Anders’s mother, Petra, to seize greater influence over the young heir.

Now, Skerrin carefully manipulates Anders, fanning his hatred for the Sea Princes and nudging him toward decisions that serve the Brotherhood’s agenda. To the townsfolk, Skerrin is nothing more than a faithful retainer, but those who catch a glimpse of his true nature are unlikely to live long enough to speak of it.

Skerrin operates as Anders Solmor’s trusted butler, managing his household with quiet efficiency and providing seemingly wise counsel to the inexperienced councilmember. In truth, he works behind the scenes to advance the Scarlet Brotherhood’s goals, using his influence over Anders to manipulate the town’s politics and undermine its stability. Skerrin is the silent hand steering Saltmarsh toward chaos, always ready to act as a deadly enforcer should the Brotherhood’s plans require it.

Skerrin’s authority stems from his position as Anders’s closest advisor, which allows him access to key decisions and information. However, his secret allegiance to the Scarlet Brotherhood creates internal conflict, as his loyalty to Anders clashes with his duty to the Brotherhood. His arrogance and belief in his superiority further complicate matters, as he sometimes takes unnecessary risks to prove his dominance. If his true nature were ever revealed, Skerrin’s carefully constructed web of influence would unravel, and he would find himself hunted by both allies and enemies.