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Basic Information

  • Race: Tiefling
  • Class: Sorcerer (Draconic Bloodline - Red Dragon) / Noble
  • Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
  • Gender: Female
  • Age: 42 years (appears mid-30s due to infernal heritage)
  • Faction: Lords’ Alliance (Advisor on Arcane Affairs) / Red Flames Consortium (Secretive Trade Guild)
  • Titles: Lady of Emberflare, Keeper of the Crimson Flame, Fireheart of Waterdeep.

Physical Appearance

  • Height: 5’8” (173 cm)
  • Build: Athletic with a commanding presence.
  • Horns: Curved, jet-black horns adorned with rings and chains of gold and ruby.
  • Hair: Flame-like strands of red and gold, often appearing to flicker like embers in dim light.
  • Eyes: Smouldering amber with slit pupils resembling dragon eyes.
  • Skin: Deep crimson with faint glowing veins visible during moments of high emotion.
  • Tail: Long and whip-like, tipped with a spade that sometimes smolders faintly.
  • Clothing: Fitted silk dresses in crimson and gold, trimmed with arcane symbols and fireproof enchantments. Often accessorised with ruby-studded jewellery.
  • Aura: Radiates heat faintly, with the scent of burnt cinnamon and incense lingering around her.

Abilities and Stats

  • AC: 17 (Natural Resilience, Mage Armour)
  • HP: 89
  • Speed: 30 ft
  • Abilities:
    • STR: 12 (+1)
    • DEX: 14 (+2)
    • CON: 16 (+3)
    • INT: 14 (+2)
    • WIS: 12 (+1)
    • CHA: 20 (+5)
  • Notable Skills:
    • Persuasion (+9)
    • Deception (+9)
    • Arcana (+8)
    • Insight (+6)
    • Intimidation (+8)
  • Saving Throws: CHA +9, CON +7
  • Languages: Common, Infernal, Draconic, Ignan.
  • Special Features:
    • Infernal Legacy: Access to Thaumaturgy and other infernal spells.
    • Elemental Affinity (Fire): Adds CHA modifier to fire damage.
    • Dragon Wings: Can sprout wings of flame for brief flight during combat or displays.
    • Fire Resistance: Immune to mundane fire and resistant to magical fire effects.
    • Spellcasting: Focuses on destructive fire magic, illusions, and enchantments.

Personality

  • Traits:
    • Passionate, commanding, and ambitious, often exuding charisma.
    • Possesses a fiery temper but cools quickly, valuing results over grudges.
    • Pragmatic and self-assured, with a flair for theatrics when needed.
  • Ideal: Power and influence should be earned, not inherited. True strength lies in adaptability.
  • Bond: Fiercely loyal to her guild and personal allies but wary of betrayals.
  • Flaw: Impulsive in decisions when provoked, often relying too heavily on her magical strength.

Likes to Talk About

  • Arcane Power and Fire Magic - Enthralled by magical theory, especially destructive and transformative spells.
  • Trade and Wealth - Proud of her consortium’s dominance over rare gems, enchanted items, and magical commodities.
  • Draconic Lineage - Speaks reverently about dragons, claiming a distant blood tie to a red dragon ancestor.
  • Politics and Influence - Enjoys maneuvering noble rivalries and expanding her network.
  • Art and Performance - Sponsors theatres and artists, viewing creativity as another form of influence.

Avoids Talking About

  • Family History - Dodges questions about her infernal ancestry and speculations about demonic ties.
  • The Consortium’s Dealings - Refuses to reveal the darker aspects of her trade network.
  • Fear of Water - Downplays her unease around large bodies of water, stemming from elemental vulnerability.
  • Romantic Attachments - Laughs off rumours of past lovers, claiming her focus is on ambition.

Bias and Prejudices

  • Disdain for Weakness - Looks down on those who lack ambition or fail to seize opportunities.
  • Distrust of Clerics - Sees faith as a crutch for the powerless, preferring arcane mastery.
  • Respect for Scholars and Wizards - Appreciates intelligence and magical knowledge but mocks hesitation.
  • Suspicious of Paladins - Regards them as self-righteous and inflexible due to past conflicts.

Daily Life and Habits

  • Morning Routine - Begins with meditation and fire rituals to centre herself.
  • Daytime Tasks - Oversees guild operations, negotiates contracts, and attends noble gatherings.
  • Evenings - Hosts private salons for merchants and mages, often showcasing magical experiments.
  • Night-time Ritual - Practices spellcraft by candlelight and studies draconic texts.

Family and Relationships

  • Parents: Unknown; rumoured to have been infernal cultists or exiled nobles.
  • Siblings: None publicly known, though whispers persist of a lost twin.
  • Close Allies: Lady Laeral Silverhand (respectful but wary partnership) and Kaelen Duskbane, a fire mage and confidant.
  • Romantic Prospects:
    • Past Relationships: Engaged briefly to a noble wizard but broke it off after accusations of treachery.
    • Future Considerations: Interested only in those who share her ambition and power.
    • Fears: Worries romance could be used to manipulate or weaken her resolve.

Key Quotes

  • “Fire is not destruction; it is transformation.”
  • “Power is a flame—you either control it, or you’re consumed by it.”
  • “Dragons do not bow. Neither do I.”
  • “Strength is forged in flame and tempered by ambition.”
  • “The world is clay; shape it before someone else does.”

Secrets (for DM eyes only)

  • Hidden Vault - Owns a secret vault beneath Waterdeep containing dangerous magical relics and red dragon eggs.
  • Infernal Pact - Sealed a pact with an elemental lord or infernal power for greater influence.
  • Guild Corruption - Her consortium funds smugglers and fences stolen magical artefacts.
  • Dragon Kin Connection - Suspects her bloodline might awaken into draconic transformation if triggered by immense power or rage.
  • Waterdeep’s Destruction - Privately fears her magic could one day ignite a disaster she cannot control.