Maelira Starbloom (Barkeep & Spymaster)
Outwardly: A cranky old Elf woman with silver hair in a severe bun, known for her sharp tongue and no-nonsense service.
Secretly: A cunning spymaster running one of the most effective intelligence networks in Lygos. Her tavern is her headquarters.
Personality: Gruff but calculating; she’s everyone’s grandmother until you realize she knows your darkest secret.
Quote: “You lawyers argue your truths in daylight. Me? I collect mine in the shadows.”
Tactics: Maelira never leaves the tavern, but she never needs to — information flows straight to her. She passes tidbits along to factions, nobles, or even the king when it suits her purposes.