Zhentarim

Polar opposites of the Harpers. If evil's afoot, it doesn't take long for citizens to wonder if there is a Zhent hand in the chaos. Part organized crime, part mercenary, 100% subversive. Known for trafficking people, drugs, and sowing instability.

They had placed Celine with Lord Aralest to get evidence that Lord Aralest was supporing the Sons of Alagondar in order to foment insurrection among the elites of Neverwinter. They then likely kidnapped Celine and brought her to Neverwinter woods where she was imprisoned and tortured by a group led by Haroon.

Celine suggests there is a leader in Neverwinter that she fears.