VESPERA SHADOW-WALKER
AerielsAssassin and Eliminator
"I don't enjoy what I do. But someone must do it, and I am very good at it.""
Identity
- Residence
- Mobile - operates across Caelum
- Civilization
- Aeriels
Relationships
- Family - None. They cut all ties when they became an eliminator.
- Allies - A handler who provides assignments. A few former colleagues who haven't turned them in.
- Rivals - Other eliminators competing for assignments. Those who want them dead.
Personality
- Traits: Cold and professional, genuinely believes in their work, surprisingly moral in their own way, deeply isolated
- Mannerisms: Constantly checks for exits, never sits with their back to a door, speaks in careful, measured phrases
- Voice: Deliberately unremarkable, with no distinctive accent. They can mimic any voice.
Backstory
Vespera was trained from childhood as an eliminator, removing threats to Caelum's stability. They've spent their career targeting criminals, traitors, and those who would harm the realm. They believe their work is necessary, though it has cost them everything else.
Daily Life
Their days are spent in preparation - studying targets, planning approaches, maintaining equipment. They strike quickly and disappear. Their rare free moments are spent maintaining their cover and recovering from their work.
Secret
Vespera has discovered that their latest target is innocent - they've been set up as part of a political scheme. They're trying to find a way to save the target without revealing their knowledge or compromising their cover.
Story Hooks
- 1 Vespera needs help proving their target's innocence without revealing their involvement.
- 2 They've been betrayed by their handler and need help surviving the resulting manhunt.
Narrative Value
Vespera provides access to the underworld and elimination services. Their moral struggle adds depth. Their skills can be valuable in dangerous situations. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════