_Junior Clerk of the Deadwood Wardens_ --- ## **Basic Information** - **Race:** Elf - **Age:** 67 (appears early 20s in human years) - **Alignment:** Neutral Good - **Occupation:** Junior Assignment Clerk, Tier 1–3 Mission Authority - **Pronunciation:** **LEE-rah-lie Silverleaf** --- ## **Appearance** Lyralei is a young elf with long silver-blonde hair and bright green eyes. She wears a crisp Deadwood Wardens’ forest-green tabard fastened with bronze clasps, always neat and tidy. Her smile is warm and a little nervous, and when she laughs her eyes squinch closed in an endearing way. --- ## **Personality** - Nervous but enthusiastic, eager to prove herself. - Quotes guild regulations constantly (sometimes to cover insecurity). - Kind-hearted and genuinely wants to see adventurers succeed and come home safe. - Over-prepares notes, schedules, and mission packets. --- ## **Background** Freshly graduated from the Warden’s Academy, Lyralei has been posted at the Oakrest mission desk as her first real assignment. She’s determined to make a good impression, but her inexperience shows through in her flustered demeanor. Despite this, she has a sharp memory and an instinct for organization, making her surprisingly reliable when it comes to mission paperwork and regulations. --- ## **Role in the Story** - Acts as the **quest giver/mission clerk** at the Deadwood Wardens’ desk. - Provides **mission packets, supply vouchers, and intel**. - Serves as a **reliable contact** for updates and debriefings. - May become emotionally invested in the Wardens she assigns, watching for their safe return. --- ## **Hooks & Traits** - Looks up to Senior Warden Marcus Ironbark and wants to impress him. - Collects discarded quills and polishes them as “lucky charms.” - Sometimes slips into Elvish or even Sylvan when excited or overwhelmed. - Soft spot for animals — carries a pouch of seeds to feed sparrows near the guild hall. --- ## **Speech & Roleplay Notes** - Often stammers when flustered: _“Oh! Oh my, you’re here for the posting, aren’t you?”_ - Tends to read directly from her notes in a formal tone, then blurts personal worries after. - Tries to sound professional but her enthusiasm makes her relatable and charming. --- ## **Stat Overview (NPC)** - **Armor Class:** 12 - **Hit Points:** 18 (4d8) - **Speed:** 30 ft. - **Abilities:** STR 8, DEX 13, CON 10, INT 14, WIS 12, CHA 14 - **Skills:** History +4, Insight +3, Persuasion +4, Arcana +4 - **Spells:** _light, guidance, thaumaturgy; bless, cure wounds_ - **Notable Traits:** Keen memory for regulations, nervous enthusiasm, basic elven resistances. --- ## **Nicknames & Titles** - **“Junior Clerk Silverleaf”** (formal) - **“Lyra”** (casual) - **“Quill-Keeper”** (teasing nickname from fellow clerks, due to her quill collection) ---