Appearance:

Zaria has an attractive female form, with blue scales, two small horns, and large bat-like wings. She has red eyes. Her hair is black.

Interaction:

If encountered, Zaria is likely to greet the party through telepathy. She will not reveal her identity, but may try to convince the party to work with her. If the party is neutral or good, she will argue that she has much to offer, and that she could help the party with their goals. If the party is evil, she will instead offer to kill some of the party's enemies, while asking for nothing in return. If the party members are all of the same alignment, she will offer a more formal introduction, and will offer to help the party with a quest or some other task. She will also try to charm the party, and may attempt to draw them into a kiss.

Background:

Zaria was raised from a young age by a group of dark-elves, who trained her in the magical arts. In exchange for her skills, she was allowed to live in the group's compound. However, one night, a member of her group was attacked by a shadowy being. The being had a magical blast of energy, and left the elf a mere husk. The party accused Zaria of being a spy for the enemy, and the party leader attempted to kill her. She was able to escape, and went to a nearby dark cult to seek answers. These answers eventually led her to the realm of the Aarakocra, where she was trained by them to become a Shadow Knight. She began life as a 4th-level fighter, but after having been selected by the Shadowfell, she was raised to level 9. She is now a creature of two worlds: the one we all live in, and the Shadowfell's dark, black world.

Combat / Skills:

Zaria is a powerful warrior and will move in and attack the party with her sword, and will make use of her magic in combat. She can cast spells such as Darkness and Invisibility, and she also has Shadow Step, which allows her to teleport to another location.

Equipment:

Zaria will always carry a Ring of Invisibility, and generally will carry a +1 sword. If she can find one, she will carry a Scroll of Greater Invisibility.