Schschonah Nightshade, Newhaven Guard/Assasin To the people of Newhaven, Schschonah Nightshade is an ordinary guard, a disciplined and dependable soldier who never causes trouble. She has golden-blonde hair, usually tied in a practical ponytail, and calm, blue eyes that seem to hold quiet focus. She speaks little about herself, follows orders without hesitation, and never seeks attention. She is polite but reserved, forming no deep friendships but always appearing approachable. Her skill with weapons is good but not exceptional, and she intentionally holds back in training bouts to maintain the illusion of being just another soldier. She blends into the ranks so well that no one questions her past, her true skills, or the deadly purpose that hides behind her calm demeanor. Born into an Shadow Elven house of assassins, Schschonah was trained from childhood to be a perfect killer. Her family specialized in espionage, silent eliminations, and vanishing without a trace. Her training was harsh, brutal, and relentless, learning how to fight, hide, deceive, and kill with precision. Yet, unlike some of her kin, she never relished the act of murder. To her, assassination was a cold necessity, not a pleasure. At the age of 90, she walked away from that life, vanishing into the world. She crafted a new identity, burying her past under layers of lies and settling in Newhaven as just another soldier. Though she outwardly serves as a town guard, Schschonah still operates from the shadows. She does not kill for coin or power, but when a true threat arises, she ensures it is eliminated quietly. Her secret work includes: Eliminating corrupt officials or criminals who pose a serious risk to Newhaven and the Vale. Gathering intelligence from hidden networks, ensuring the town is never caught off guard. Tracking spies and saboteurs within the Vale, using her skills to uncover deception. Only a select few suspect the truth, most believe that some unseen force protects Newhaven in the dead of night. Schschonah has carefully maintained her cover, but a few individuals in Newhaven may suspect there is more to her than meets the eye. Captain Fulgur Stormwind,(Half-Elven Commander of the Guard): Has noticed her discipline and efficiency. He finds it odd that someone of her skill has no ambition for rank. Garran Durnholde (Human Guard): Often jokes that Schschonah is "too perfect." He has no proof, but his instincts tell him she's hiding something. Bardin Orndew (Town Herald): Has heard whispers of a hidden protector. He doesn't know it's her, but his records of unusual disappearances may lead him to uncover her secret. Schschonah Nightshade is a ghost hiding among the living, a blade waiting in the shadows. While she outwardly serves as a loyal soldier of Newhaven, her true purpose is to eliminate threats before they can strike. No one knows the smiling, disciplined guard of being the town's most efficient killer, and she intends to keep it that way. Return to Citizens List