Zalith

Description

Zalith is a young (late 20’s) female Tiefling smuggler.

She has no hair, broad flat black horns and her skin is a soft, warm brown. She stands 5'1" (157 cm) and has a curvy build. She has a soft face. She has a tattoo of a falcon on her right hand. She smokes cigarillos often, especially when she is nervous, they smell of rich, warm spices.

Role and Affiliations

Zalith is a recruiter for the Arrodan Syndicate, who works closely with 🚹Elvar.

• One time crew member of ⚓The Ladies Luck, an Arrodan syndicate Algor Cruiser

Personality and Motivations

Zalith has a brash and harsh exterior personality, regarding most people as fools. She is surprisingly loyal to people who she has grown to trust. She speaks with a broad Scottish accent. She is modelled off Annah of the Shadows from Planescape: Torment.

Zalith is motivated by recruiting people into the Arrodan syndicate for which she is well paid.

Possessions and Gear

Zalith has scant possessions.

• Tidy but worn and unassuming casual clothes.
• A generous and closely guarded coin purse.
• Her favourite brand of spiced cigarillos.
• A set of black leather armour with a tight fitting hood - perfect for stealth work
• A black limbed long bow.

Hands of Fate

Signs and portents are the life-blood of Sordane. Like all beings adrift on the floating sphere, Zalith is subject to the forces of destiny.

Zalith's Divine Tarot is unknown.

Zalith's true role in the Hands of Fate is unknown, although to date she has been instrumental in bringing our heroes together.

Story

Background

In the sprawling, labyrinthine streets of the Ezdin Dregs, where the sky is often obscured by the smoke of countless factories, Zalith's story began. Born to unknown parents, she was left to fend for herself from a young age. The streets of Ezdin were harsh and unforgiving, but they shaped Zalith into a resilient and cunning survivor.

From the moment she could walk, Zalith learned the art of blending into the shadows, picking pockets, and outsmarting those who underestimated her. Her Tiefling heritage, marked by her broad, flat black horns and warm brown skin, made her a target of prejudice and fear. Yet, she used this to her advantage, cultivating a brash and harsh exterior that kept most people at bay.

Her only solace came from the occasional kindness of strangers and the camaraderie of other street urchins. It was during these formative years that she met Elvar, a tough street punk with a sharp mind and a knack for finding opportunities in the city's underbelly. Together, they navigated the treacherous world of Ezdin's criminal underworld, forming a bond that would last a lifetime.

As she grew older, Zalith's skills caught the attention of the Arrodan Syndicate, a powerful organization that controlled much of Ezdin's illicit activities. Recognizing her potential, they recruited her as a smuggler and later as a recruiter. Zalith thrived in this role, her sharp tongue and keen instincts making her an invaluable asset. She took pride in her work, especially in finding recruits who weren't "raving ediets," as she would say with her broad Scottish accent.

Despite her tough exterior, Zalith's loyalty to those she trusted was unwavering. She valued the few genuine connections she had, particularly her partnership with Elvar. Together, they worked to expand the Syndicate's influence, always staying one step ahead of the law and rival gangs.

Recent Events

During 🗺️Book 1 - Friends in High Places

• First met by our heroes during Chapter 1 - Earning a Place in the Sky
• Zalith actively recruited 🚹Gunter Shortreach and 🚹Greeco Substath, in Ezdin, offering them jobs abord The Ladies Luck.
• Was a member of the crew of The Ladies Luck when it travelled to the Sh'Reet town of Brightwood.
• Was assigned to our heroes as the handler for their heist of ⚓The Crystal Maiden from the estate of Ren Ludain.
• Kept a low profile in the seedy Kraken’s Brew inn while our heroes cased the manor and stole the ship.
• Travelled with our heroes aboard The Doubtless Drake from Brightwood (Sh'Reet) to 🏢Orhaz.

During 🗺️Book 2 - The Lost Fleet

• Piloted and hid the stolen ship ⚓The Crystal Maiden at the Caskbow winery on the outskirts of 🏢Orhaz
• Waited while our heroes "explored" the lost island.
• Undertook months of spying on behalf of the Arrodan Syndicate in and around 🏢Orhaz, principally in to the affairs of House Marcellus
• Threatened to murder the dwarven scholar Ves Wordtamer, in order to keep the location of the lost island known only to the Arrodan Syndicate.
• Travelled with our heroes aboard The Doubtless Drake to Ezdin (Bordair).

During 🗺️Book 3 - The Lead Zeppelin

• Accompanied our heroes to the Bishop's Wand tavern, and introduced them to Edmund Wheatfellow, Arrodan race team factor.
• Hired, collected, instructed and paid a crew of local assassins, rogues and burglars on behalf of the Arrodan syndicate to rob Whitestorm Manor.
• Participated in the Heist of Whitestorm Manor with our heroes.
• Participated in the assassination of the Ravens (Meras, Echo, Drex, and Durgan), the race team of the 🏆Brasscoil Ventures faction.
• Killed 🚹Leopold Cringewell the Third, when he tried to steal syndicate gold.
• Evaded the authorities (race judges and Gold Shield guards) who came to uncover what happened at Whitestorm manor.

Character Sheet

Facts

Capabilities

• During Book 3 | Chapter 1 - A day at the Races, Zalith was able to change shape (polymorph) in to an unassuming young (12 year old) boy.
• During Book 1 - Friends in High Places, Zalith demonstrated she was a serviceable sky-skiff pilot, which also indicates she has magical ability.