Factions

The Emerald Enclave is a far-ranging group that opposes threats to the natural world and helps others survive the many perils of the wild. They are not opposed to civilization or progress, but they strive to prevent civilization and the wilderness from destroying one another. Members of the Emerald Enclave know how to survive, and more importantly, they want to help others do the same. 

The Lords' Alliance is a political and economic coalition of cities spread throughout the Sword Coast. They are exalted far and wide for their gracious diplomacy, and equally feared for their military prowess. The organization's chief belief is that civilization and prosperity is key and it can be achieved by bringing stability and peace to all places, by force if necessary.

The Zhentarim, also known as the "Black Network", is a mercenary company composed mostly of self-serving thieves, spies, assassins and malevolent wizards. They hold their bottom line above all else, and typically work in secret to maintain their assets. In order to achieve their financial goals, Zhentarim agents often deal in illicit goods and contraband, such as poisons, drugs and weapons.

The Order of the Gauntlet is a coalition of morally upstanding warriors, knights, paladins and clerics who dedicate themselves to the destruction of evil in Faerûn. They are a unified group, bonded by either their fervent religious beliefs or staunch dedication to enforcing justice in the realms. To these brothers and sisters in arms, evil has to be dealt with and can not be ignored

The Harpers is an old organization that has risen, been shattered, and risen again several times. The Harpers' ideology is noble; their goal is to gather information, resolve political disputes, and promote fairness and equality by covert means. Harpers pride themselves on their integrity and incorruptibility, and they do not seek power or glory - only fair and equal treatment for all.