Lyra Roseshade

Wood Elf, AKA ‘Songbird’

Appearance

Lyra is described as a very tall, expressive Wood Elf who dances behind a chartreuse yellowish-green dress and aqua-blue robes. She has long, thick, nappy white hair and vibrant purple face-paint around her long gunmetal-silver eyes and sharp chin.

Backstory

Early Life

Lyra's early life is a mystery. Known only to Andol who was there with her at the Smiling Lord's castle. After the fire, Lyra and Andol were separated for some time, and could only afford to write every so often while evading capture. During this time, Lyra hopped from homeless shelter to homeless shelter, playing music for anyone who would listen or pay. She'd eventually work her way up to playing at taverns, but never anything more. Lyra's songs have a way of attracting people, comforting them. Whatever problems may be plaguing their lives, Lyra wanted to be a semblance of peace and comfort. Lyra spent the better part of her teenage years playing for table scraps and gold, or a discounted room out of the cold.

At the town of Mourningstead, Lyra's songs caught the attention of her long-time friend, Andol. The two caught up over a song and some drinks. Lyra even challenged Andol to win her a prize if she was so important to him. And that's just what he did. Lyra was worried that after all that time, maybe Andol wasn't the same man she remembered, but the chemistry was still there. Despite some protesting, Andol convinced Lyra to join Croak and Dagger if even for a little. "How can I say no to you, Red?"

Abilities

Canary Cry Lyra is capable of projecting and manipulating her soundwaves into ear-shattering cries.

Inspiring Performer Lyra's performances enchant and curse audiences.

Trickster Spellcaster Lyra's spells vary from convincing illusions to sleep spells meant to put even the biggest, baddest creature to sleep with the snap of a finger.

Relationships

Andol "Me and Red? Aww...we go way back yeah. We grew up together and went through some real shit as kids. The kind of shit that just bonds you for life, you know? He's a real fuckin' goof but I like that about him. He's honest and real which is more than I could say about a lot of folks."

Aiden "At first, I would of told you that if you stuck a lump of coal up this guy's ass, in a few hours you'd have a diamond. Aiden struck me as the "do the right thing, always keep your promises" type of badge. He still does, but Red and him are real tight. He's all Red talked about, and the more I see him work, I see why. Aiden's genuinely good when he's not ripping folks' arms off."

Raiah "A real nosey bitch. Look, I don't got nothing against Aiden, but his girlfriend is a real piece of work. Spoiled pretty girls like her get all uppity when shit doesn't go their way or if folks don't fall in line. Sorry sister, but if I fall it won't be in line. Find someone else that'll buy this whole, hurt little psycho-bitch act. Peace."

Sayrax "What a cutie. She's always sitting and listening to me play. We don't talk much, but sometimes you don't need to, you know? Like, we connect through the music and shit and just sway together."