Zarish Zarel, Dragonblood Trickster (A to Z, Z)

Zarish usually cultivates a happy-go-lucky aura of someone who is not very bright, as it is easier to con people when they think they are smarter than you.  But she can be whatever is needed for her current situation.  She is exceedingly observant and good at picking up on social clues, able to blend in as needed (or stand out when that is called for).  On the very rare occasions where she relaxes and is just herself and not playing a role, she is still rather happy-go-lucky but she also has a sharp wit to her and is delighted to use it.

Background: Zarish grew up in the servants quarters of one of the Draconic Houses, raised by the Visse servants.  From what she could learn, as the Visse were notably circumspect, she was the daughter of one of the house scions and that her mother had died in childbirth.  Not acknowledged as part of the House, yet raised and protected by it, made her feel an outsider.  But she found she could use that liminal status to her advantage by being able to manipulate people and playing tricks.

She skipped out with a bag of coins and a few minor pieces of magic and headed for faraway climes after one of her tricks did not go as expected and she did not want to suffer the inevitable punishment when she was recognized as being responsible.  There she met, the Lady, who offered her access to certain powers in exchange for acting as her agent in the world.  Since then, Zarish has traveled the fringes of the Sea of Stars looking for opportunities and fortune.

Presenting this Character: Due to her chameleon-like nature, Zarish, can appear in many ways and is rarely met in the same guise twice.  She may let her mask slip to those she trusts, which is a small circle.

She is always setting up confidence games and escape routes, laying the groundwork for future plots, and learning information.

What can she do?: Zarish is charming and observant, a master of disguise and manners.  To enhance these raw skills, she also has magical devices and magical gifts provided by the Lady.  She is a con artist by nature and with the magic edge she has, she is doubly dangerous.

Who might know her and why: It is very possible that Zarish and the characters have met, but that the characters would not recognize her in the current guise she has adopted.  But she may know how to draw the characters into her current scheme, willing or not.

Someone from the Draconic House she grew up in may know, and maybe even recognize her.  She will certainly recognize them.

Another servant of the Lady might recognize a sister servant.

Plot Hooks: Zarish is happy to draw people into her cons and games, preferably with their permission, and willing allies are usually more effective than hapless pawns.

Zarish is always on the lookout for magical devices that would increase her abilities to convince, or disguise, or escaped.

Notes: Who is the Lady?  Well, that would be telling, no?

And done!  I need to go back and add some bits and pieces to a few of the earlier supporting cast members.