*Ekreus* is a **College of Valor** bard. They are a Cthonic [[Tiefling]], their virtue name is **Desire**. *Ekreus* is a master of disguise, through a combination of wigs, clothing, and makeup. *Ekreus* can look just about however they want, but as a proud [[Tiefling]] they never hide their horns. ## Description *Ekreus* is gender fluid nonbinary and stunningly beautiful. They are incredibly pale, with dark black eyes and black horns that curve back over their hair. *Ekreus* has various shapes tattooed around their eyes and across their forehead. ## History *Ekreus* was born in **4,973** [[Post-Illiman Calendar|PIC]]. They were found by [[Vagreus]] in the aftermath of a bandit raid that left both of their parents dead. [[Vagreus]] took the child, planning to take them to an orphanage, though ended up adopting them in **4,974 [[Post-Illiman Calendar|PIC]]**. They began as an adventurer in the guild in . Now, they are the Head of Recruitment at the [[Adventurer's Guild]]. Functionally, they are the face of the guild. They travel around [[Elmanon]] looking for adventurers to deliver guild invitations to. They attend balls as an ambassador for the guild. They handle deal negotiations for the guild. > [!note] *Ekreus* as a disguiser > Many people that have made deals with the [[Adventurer's Guild]] don't realize that they have made deals with the same [[Tiefling]] numerous times. Through this, *Ekreus* does an *incredible* job at collecting **secrets** that they share with [[Kalowei Thurdus]] as one of his trusted advisors. ## Abilities > [!note]- Bard's Repertoire > *Ekreus* is a beautiful orator and natural-born storyteller. They can also masterfully play the following: > - Flute > - Lute > - Lyre > - Pan Flute > > *Ekreus* is attempting to learn to play the shawm. - *Deceiver* - *Ekreus* rolls **Deception** and **Persuasion** checks at **advantage** against **Insight** checks. ## Quests - *Ekreus* is looking for someone to help find a way to change their eye color temporarily.