Midwinter Masquerade

At a noble's masked ball, guests swap faces each hour due to a cursed chandelier. Unmask the saboteur, keep alliances straight, and prevent the duke's assassination before the final dance.

Suggested NPCs

Elara Shadowbrook

  • Human
  • Female
  • Adult

Role

Occupation
Wedding negotiator

Character

Motivation
Gaining power and influence
Personality
Gentle and peaceful
Background
Noble trying to prove their worth

Details

Quirk
Stares at clouds when lying
Speaking style
Whispers even in quiet rooms
Private fear
Maps with blank spaces
Secret
Knows the king's true name and will not speak it
Signature item
Brass key that warms near hidden doors

Marcus Goldweaver

  • Human
  • Other
  • Adult

Role

Occupation
Icehouse curator

Character

Motivation
Gaining power and influence
Personality
Cheerful and optimistic
Background
Noble trying to prove their worth

Details

Quirk
Always knows the local weather
Speaking style
Speaks through a half-smile
Private fear
Debt collectors with honest faces
Secret
Feeding information to two rival churches
Signature item
Coin that always lands on its edge

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