SM
SHADOW MANTIS
Eldorians Unknown
"I have been so many people that I've forgotten who I am. Perhaps there is no 'me' anymore—only the roles I play.""
Identity
- Civilization
- Eldorians
Relationships
- Family - None; they were raised by their handlers
- Allies - Their handlers; Lady Cordelia, who uses their services
- Rivals - Those who'd expose them; competing spies
Backstory
Shadow was trained from childhood as a spy, taught to become anyone, anywhere. They've infiltrated every level of Eldorian society, but have lost track of who they truly are.
Daily Life
Constantly shifting identities, gathering information, completing missions, maintaining their cover. They are never themselves.
Story Hooks
- 1 They need help discovering who they truly are beneath all their roles
- 2 Their current mission conflicts with their developing conscience, and they need help deciding what to do
Narrative Value
Source of infiltration skills; quest giver for spy missions; morally complex figure; potential ally with unique abilities. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════