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Kessla is a fair looking young woman in her early twenties who demands a certain level of attention from those who know her. She doesn't demand they pay attention to her, but the people know it is a wise thing to do. Her knowledge of The Wharf, surrounding city, and contacts makes her a valuable asset to work with, and her skills can make her a deadly adversary. The person who benefits most from this is the man Darrick, who she is totally loyal to.
Kessla grew up on the edge of the Wharf district near the slums of the Grotto. It was, and is, a rough area where few people really never escape from. Life is short and hard in those neighborhoods and working at a young age is required to survive. Kessla was smaller than most of the other girls which limited choices of how to make a few coins. She chose what she thought was the lesser risk to her health and life by being a courier for the smugglers. It turned out many times that her size became an advantage.
Over the years of carrying packages, all over the city, Kessla found additional side jobs allowing her to make money doing something else on her return trips back to the wharf. She also was learning the art of thievery which helped her in many different ways. She has developed her own network of buyers for the goods she can sell, both legal and illegal.
Several years ago Kessla met Darrickin a chance encounter. They were both rather new to working directly with the smugglers, they had both been package carriers. There was something about the young man that made her swoon. Over the years she positioned herself to be working with him more and more in the hopes he would notice her. She admits to herself she is not sure if she is in love with the man or with the power and leadership he represents to her. And, when she thinks deeper about it, she really doesn't care. She is away from the Grotto and life is exciting. He did notice her and they have a relationship. Kessla is not sure how devoted Darrick is to her and she chooses not to think about that. She has decided to throw in with him as he is building his own network because she is in love with him and they have been successful in what they have been doing.
Now she is in a position of authority heading up the shore crew of Darrick's operations. She knows he is a determined leader who has plans. She also understands the guild better than he does and has kept him in check in moving against its leadership. She knows the guild is still a great source of influence, and protection for them. However, she knows eventually Darrick will either challenge for a position of leadership or will need to strike out on his own and she is preparing herself, her love, and her crew for either option. She does this not only for the love of the man, but because she knows that if he moves to early she will lose him, and most likely be killed in the process.
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Kessla's devotion goes both to her love, and to those who work on her team. They are all following Darrick, but she knows the safety of those she is working with many times has come down to her own abilities. She takes the role of leading the shore crew seriously and requires those she works with to have the same level of dedication to getting the job done, and done right. The entire group, shore crew along with the boat crew, is tight and well-disciplined. She knows the members of their group hold in a level of respect and fear, and leaves it at that.
Their success has been noted by the smugglers' guild. So far their activities have been monitored and allowed. Darrick and Kessla have always included the guild in on the profits and they are making good money for them. The position the couple has put themselves in would allow for the guild to easily turn away from them if they get caught by the wrong officials. Or, if the need arises they could be caught by the right ones.
Kessla, Human Smuggler Lieutenant (rogue 7, using the D&D 3.5 core books)
Str 10, Dex 14, Con 11, Int 16, Wis 08, Chr 13
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
HP 25
Age: 23
Initiative: +2
AC 16 (masterwork studded leather, ring of protection +1, dex +2)
Attack base +5
Melee Attack +6 dagger +1 (1d4+1/19x2)
Ranged Attack +8 light crossbow +1 (d8+1/19x2)
Fort +2, Reflex +7, Will +1
Space/reach: 5'/5'
Speed: 30'
Feats (4): Alertness, evasion, improved initiative, skill focus (Knowledge, local—the city), sneak attack +4d6, stealthy, trap sense +2, trapfinding, uncanny dodge
Skills (120): Appraise +8 (5), balance +9 (5), bluff +11 (10), climb +5 (5), diplomacy +10 (5), forgery +7 (5), gather information +13 (10), hide +12 (10), jump +7 (5), Knowledge local (the city) +16 (10), listen +6 (5), move silently +12 (10), search +8 (5), sense motive +9 (10), sleight of hand +14 (10), spot +6 (5), tumble +9 (5)
Languages: Common
Magic: Ring +1, dagger +1, light crossbow +1, potion cure moderate wounds
Special mundane items: at her home
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