Nissa Ward
Tiefling, Licensed battle-mage, city militia
Formal, clipped, over-explains technical points to prove competence, rarely raises her voice.
Prove It. She wants a dangerous, high-visibility mission handled personally so the council can't justify replacing her.
Who Told You That. She wants to find out how the party learned about her impending replacement before the leak spreads further.
Appearance
Sharp-featured, unnervingly motionless when focused, small curling horns capped in brass rings denoting rank. Robes precisely tailored despite her age.
Secret
The council already selected her replacement months ago; she's the last to know.
Quirks
Recites spell components under her breath before casting, even when unnecessary
Polishes her horn-rings obsessively
Personality traits
Perfectionist
Secretly terrified of being replaced
Ideal
Ability should be the only thing that decides who leads.
Bond
She's out of her depth in her new command and knows the council is already grooming her replacement.
Flaw
Overcompensates with rigid procedure, which alienates the very soldiers she needs loyal.