Xarxes is the current head of the Nightshade Assassins' Guild and the Messengers Guild.

He is part of the Noble Briarhelm Clan

He has inherited the family's sharp mind but channels his intelligence toward the underworld, making him a formidable figure in Stormhaven's darker circles. Despite his profession, Xarxes remains loyal to his family, using his connections to seek out the truth behind the fire that scarred his daugther. Xarxes is fiercely protective of his family, particularly his daugther, and views his work as a necessary evil to secure their future.