| Aliases | Magpie of the Sea, Thief's Magpie |
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| Relatives | Mother: Jean (worked in a brothel), Father: Unknown sailor (called "Joost") |
| Affiliation | None (formerly part of Captain Saladhor’s crew) |
| Class | Rogue / Assassin |
| Occupation | Mercenary, Thief, Former Pirate |
| Mana Colour | Turquoise (like the Caribbean Sea) |
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| Mana Ability | None (has no magical abilities) |
| Marital status | Unknown |
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| Date of birth | Unknown |
| Place of birth | Port city (Name TBD) |
| Date of death | Still alive |
| Place of death | Still alive |
| Artifacts | Finders Keepers |
|---|---|
| Items | Daggers, poisoned darts, various knives, ornate leather belt with hidden blades |
| Species | Human |
|---|---|
| Age | Unknown (likely young) |
| Hair Colour | Brown with felted dreadlocks (some decorated with jewelry) |
| Gender | Female |
| Height | Approx. 1.55m |
| Weight | Approx. 50 kg |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Skin | Lightly tanned |
| Build | Small, wiry, athletic |
| Destinctive Features | Tattoos, long slender fingers adept at sleight of hand, often scruffy in appearance, wears many rings and earrings |
| Allies | Captain Saladhor, few trusted contacts |
|---|---|
| Enemies | Those who despise elves, those who exploit the poor and weak |
| Travel Companions | None known |
| Portrayed by | JanaTürlich |
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| Appears in | Dragons and where to find them |
| Debut | Dragons and where to find them |
¶ Magpie of the Sea
¶ Personality
Cunning, resourceful, and fiercely independent. Pie is witty, quick-tempered, and has a sharp tongue. Though she keeps people at a distance, she has a hidden soft spot for the downtrodden. Her sense of justice is skewed—she believes in stealing from the rich but despises unnecessary cruelty.
¶ Background
Born in the slums of [Harbor City Name], she grew up as a street thief to survive. The daughter of a brothel worker and an unknown sailor, she never knew a stable home. She learned knife combat from a mysterious traveler and became a legend after stealing the fabled crystal magpie. Betrayed by her own pirate crew, she was captured and endured months of torment before escaping. Now, she trusts no one and steals for herself alone.
¶ Physical Description
Small and wiry, built for speed and agility. She has sharp, foxlike features, tanned skin from years at sea, and short, choppy dark hair. Her most striking feature is her piercing silver-gray eyes. She wears dark, practical clothes with hidden pockets and always carries an assortment of daggers and lockpicks.
¶ Signature Move
"Phantom’s Plunge" – A sudden, unpredictable knife strike from above, often executed by leaping down from rooftops or ship masts. Combined with her ability to move silently, it allows her to take down targets before they even realize she’s there.
¶ Magic
None—Pie relies purely on her skill, speed, and intellect. However, some believe she possesses supernatural luck or an uncanny ability to disappear when cornered.
¶ Abilities
Master of stealth and sleight of hand. Exceptional knife fighter, acrobat, and pickpocket. She can climb almost any surface and slip through tight spaces with ease. A skilled liar and manipulator who can talk her way out of most situations.
¶ Weaknesses
Physically weaker than most opponents and cannot take prolonged fights. Distrustful to the point of paranoia, making it hard for her to form alliances. Haunted by past trauma, which sometimes causes reckless decisions when confronted with betrayal.
¶ Motivation
Survival and independence. She steals not just for wealth but for the thrill and to stay ahead of those who would harm her. Deep down, she longs for a sense of belonging but refuses to admit it.
¶ Rumors
- "The Elster’s Luck is real." – Some say the crystal magpie she stole granted her supernatural luck, allowing her to escape even the deadliest situations.
- "She slit Captain Saladhor’s throat herself." – Though Pie swears vengeance for Saladhor, there are whispers that she was part of the mutiny that killed him and merely plays the victim.
- "She can pick any lock in the world." – Legends claim that no door, chest, or shackle exists that Pie cannot open—given enough time.
- "She sold her soul to the sea." – Sailors murmur that she made a pact with the ocean itself, trading something precious for her unmatched agility and speed.
- "Pie doesn't age." – Despite the years passing, Pie looks almost the same as she did when she first gained infamy. Some suspect she drinks an elixir of youth—or something far darker.
- "She was once a noble’s lost daughter." – A few believe Pie was not born in the slums but stolen as a child from a powerful family, and that one day she will reclaim her hidden birthright.
- "She has a secret stash of stolen royal treasures." – Hidden somewhere on an unknown island or deep within the city’s sewers, Pie supposedly hoards enough wealth to buy herself a kingdom.
- "She can vanish into thin air." – Whether it's just skill or something supernatural, those who chase Pie swear she can disappear right before their eyes.
- "She is hunting someone." – Some claim Pie is not just running—she is searching for someone from her past, and when she finds them, the real nightmare will begin.