Trixie the Trickster
MystaransProphecy Forger and Con Artist
"The best forgeries contain a grain of truth. I just... exaggerate a bit.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Shifting Markets and various hiding places
- Civilization
- Mystarans
Appearance
• Distinguishing Marks: She has no permanent distinguishing marks—she's had them all magically removed to avoid identification.
Relationships
- Family - Unknown—she was abandoned as an infant
- Allies - A network of fellow con artists; the few marks who discovered the truth but appreciated her ethics
- Rivals - The Inquisition; other forgers who see her as competition; marks who want revenge
Backstory
Trixie was orphaned young and learned to survive by creating false prophecies for desperate people. She discovered she had genuine talent for forgery and built a reputation as someone who could create convincing fake visions. She's never used her skills to hurt innocent people, targeting only those who deserve to be conned, but she's tired of looking over her shoulder.
Daily Life
She plans and executes cons involving false prophecies, forges documents for the underworld, and stays one step ahead of the authorities. She maintains multiple identities and safe houses. Her rare moments of peace are spent dreaming of a normal life she doesn't know how to create.
Secret
Trixie has discovered she has a genuine prophetic gift that manifests when she's not trying to use it, and she's terrified that this means her entire life of forgery was destined.
Story Hooks
- 1 Trixie has accidentally created a prophecy that came true and needs help dealing with the consequences
- 2 She's being hunted by someone she conned and needs protection in exchange for valuable information
Narrative Value
Trixie provides criminal contacts and forgery skills while exploring themes of survival, ethics, and redemption. Her hidden gift creates plot complications and opportunities for character growth. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════