Elara Drisbane is a woman of middle age, with a demeanor that reflects both strength and vulnerability. Her piercing blue eyes carry the weight of worry and sorrow, yet there's a determined glint that suggests she is not one to back down in the face of adversity. Elara's auburn hair is neatly tied back, revealing a few strands of gray that speak to the challenges she has faced as an official in Eldoria.
Background: Born into a family with a long history of public service, Elara Drisbane embraced a career in civic duty from an early age. Her father served as a respected city official, and Elara followed in his footsteps, driven by a genuine desire to make Eldoria a better place. She climbed the ranks, demonstrating leadership and compassion in her various roles within the city administration.
Despite her dedication to public service, Elara faced personal tragedies, including the loss of her husband to an epidemic that swept through Eldoria. Left to raise their daughter, Lyria, on her own, Elara became a symbol of resilience within the community.
Role in the Campaign: Elara serves as the initial quest giver and a key ally for the party. Her desperation and concern for her missing daughter, Lyria, propel the adventurers into the heart of the mystery enveloping Eldoria. Elara's trust in the party is earned through the characters' actions and the progress they make in uncovering the truth.
As the adventurers delve deeper into the city's mysteries, Elara provides valuable insights into Eldoria's history and its struggles with ancient forces. She becomes a source of emotional support for the party, offering encouragement during moments of doubt and acting as a liaison between the adventurers and the city's officials.
Personality: Elara is known for her pragmatic approach and unwavering sense of justice. She carries herself with a calm demeanor even in the face of adversity, and her ability to make tough decisions has earned her respect among her peers. However, her concern for Lyria adds a layer of vulnerability to her character, revealing a more personal and emotional side that the party may witness as they grow closer to her.
As the campaign progresses, Elara's character develops alongside the party, transforming from a desperate mother seeking answers into a key ally in the battle against the encroaching darkness. Her resilience and determination inspire those around her, making her a memorable and impactful NPC in the adventurers' journey through the Shadows of Eldoria.
**Character Name:** Elara Drisbane**Race:** Elf
**Class:** Rogue
**Background:** Noble
**Level:** 5
**Alignment:** Neutral Good
**Attributes:**
- **Strength (STR):** 10 (+0)
- **Dexterity (DEX):** 18 (+4)
- **Constitution (CON):** 12 (+1)
- **Intelligence (INT):** 14 (+2)
- **Wisdom (WIS):** 14 (+2)
- **Charisma (CHA):** 16 (+3)
**Proficiency Bonus:** +3
**Skills:**
- Acrobatics (+DEX)
- Deception (+CHA)
- Perception (+WIS)
- Sleight of Hand (+DEX)
- Stealth (+DEX)
- Choose three more skills based on your background and class. **Features and Traits:**
- **Fey Ancestry:** Advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put you to sleep.
- **Darkvision:** 60 feet.
- **Noble Feature:** Position of Privilege.
- **Cunning Action:** You can take a bonus action on each of your turns in combat to Dash, Disengage, or Hide.
- **Evasion:** When subjected to an effect that allows a Dexterity saving throw to take half damage, you instead take no damage if you succeed on the saving throw, and only half damage if you fail.
**Equipment:**
- Rapier
- Shortbow and Quiver of Arrows
- Burglar's Pack
- Thieves' Tools
- Fine Clothes, Signet Ring, Scroll of Pedigree
- 20 gold pieces
**Background:**
- Feature: Position of Privilege
- Personality Traits:
- I’m always polite and respectful.
- If you do me an injury, I will crush you, ruin your name, and salt your fields.
- Ideal: Responsibility. It is my duty to respect the authority of those above me, just as those below me must respect mine.
- Bond: I will face any challenge to win the approval of my family.
- Flaw: I secretly believe that everyone is beneath me.