![[NiamhFinal.png]] # Niamh Silverstring _Half-Elf Bard | [[Harpers]] | [[Yartar]]_ ## Summary Talented [[Harpers|Harper]] agent and semi-famous bard from [[Daggerford]] harboring a devastating secret—the party unknowingly killed her drow lover [[Vax'zar Xorlarrin]] at [[Cragmaw Castle]], news of which [[Eldraki Drazhan|Eldraki]] tactlessly delivered with "he's dead" and finger guns. Despite working alongside her lover's killers, she maintains professional cover while carrying grief and the ornate flute that was [[Vax'zar Xorlarrin|Vax'zar]]'s final gift. Befriended [[Nelly Sell]] over their shared experiences of heartbreak. %% ## At a Glance Striking half-elven woman with flowing dark hair and intense emerald eyes. Silver thread traces musical notes across elegant clothing. Fingers never stray far from the ornate wooden flute at her belt—[[Vax'zar Xorlarrin|Vax'zar]]'s final gift. Melodic speech that takes on sharp edges when personal matters arise. Smiles that never quite reach her eyes. ## Personality Melancholic charm, professional despite personal pain. Secretly seeks to destroy [[House Xorlarrin]] as vengeance for her lost love. Complex feelings about working alongside her lover's killers, particularly [[Eldraki Drazhan|Eldraki]]. ## Quote _"The most beautiful songs are written from the deepest wounds—I've simply acquired more material to work with lately."_ ## Background Former leader of "The Twilight Troubadours" where leader [[Darien Eventide]] recruited her into [[Harper]] networks. After the [[Gilded Gallows]] assassinated [[Darien Eventide|Darien]], she discovered his [[Harper]] pin and pledged herself to the organization through [[Eather Heilean]]. ## Stats **Performer Maestro** with Harper espionage abilities %%