Captain Hektor

Title: Commander of the Griffin Aegis
Role: Hektor is a veteran soldier who has spent more time in the air than on the ground. He commands the elite griffin riders who patrol the skies around Kigum. He is a man of duty and honor, beloved by his troops and respected by the High Council. He is often the first line of defense against aerial threats, from giant raiders to rogue airships.

Secret Motivation: Hektor has noticed that many of the "threats" his riders are sent to intercept are actually merchant ships from Steamfort that have been "misidentified" as pirates. He suspects that the High Council is using his riders to enforce an unofficial blockade, strangling Steamfort’s trade. He is torn between his loyalty to Kigum and his personal code of honor, and he is looking for proof that these orders are coming from a corrupt source.

Adventure Hook: Hektor asks the party to go "undercover" on a Steamfort merchant ship that he knows is being targeted for a "preemptive strike." He wants them to record the attack and identify who is actually leading it.