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I have an idea for an interesting antagonist, an extremely wealthy family with connections in multiple cities and even different nations. This by way of business, trading, building markets, money lending, and private patronage to bring others into their influence. One whose activities, full scope on influence, and those involved are largely kept secret from most. Where they work within the law or through the cracks, where ever they can, and overall presents themselves as law abiding. Yet behind the scenes doing every shady, selfish, or underhanded method to gain power, influence, and wealth at the harm of others. Enslaving others without them even realizing it, indebting others to them.
Essentially, a Lawful Evil faction that could take an overarching campaign to overcome. Though only over time, weakening their control in certain area until getting to the source. Perhaps even having this wealthy family having connections to Asmodeus... which works both for D&D and Pathfinder. Though my focus will be on the latter, and my apologizes for there not being much information involving this idea.
I am open for suggestions or ideas in how to develop this as I try to get things together in the coming days.
Their great, great, grandfather is a litch. He is always reminding them that all power comes at a cost to the weak. Many who go into his mausoleum, never come out.
