CASSANDRA "CASS" DEEPSHADOW
Islanders of Shimmering Isles"I wear faces like others wear clothes. Sometimes I forget which one is mine.""
Identity
- Civilization
- Islanders of Shimmering Isles
Appearance
• Physical: Unremarkable and forgettable by design. Her skin is a medium bronze, her brown hair worn in a simple style. Her features are pleasant but not memorable, her eyes a nondescript hazel. • Clothing: Varies by assignment—she dresses to blend in, whether as a servant, a merchant, or a noblewoman. Her only constant is a small silver ring she never removes. • Distinguishing Marks: None visible; she's trained to be unremarkable
Personality
- Traits: Chameleon-like adaptability, genuinely enjoys her work, occasionally struggles with her moral compromises, surprisingly lonely
- Mannerisms: Mirrors the mannerisms of those around her; speaks differently depending on her role; rarely reveals her true self
Backstory
Cass was recruited by a foreign intelligence service at sixteen, her gift for mimicry and observation making her ideal for the work. She's spent eight years infiltrating the Shimmering Isles' power structures, reporting to handlers she'll never meet. Her loyalty is to her mission—and increasingly, to the people she's betraying.
Secret
Cass has been feeding false information to her handlers, protecting the people she's come to care about. She's terrified of discovery but can't bring herself to stop.
Story Hooks
- 1 Cass needs help extracting herself from her spy network without exposing herself
- 2 She's discovered a plot that threatens the people she's been protecting and needs allies to stop it
Narrative Value
Cass provides information, access to various social circles, and quests involving espionage and moral complexity; serves as a source of intrigue and hidden depths. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════