NPC Focus - Quintessence

Quintessence the Mermaid

    Quintessence is the leader of a pod of merfolk just off of the coast of Ville des Marais. She is young, but well respected due to her leadership abilities, bubbly personality and beautiful appearance. She also possesses a keen tactical mind, and has managed to defend against attacks by merrow, sahuagin and even scrags (sea trolls). While she may be quite a warrior, she prefers diplomacy to combat, and her natural charisma assists her in this greatly.

    Quintessence will often retrieve items from shipwrecks and trade them for supplies that can't be created underwater. Her greatest find so far is a large (6") crystal ball, and she uses this magic item to keep an eye on her territory. She keeps this item a secret, and enjoys the adulations from the rest of the merfolk for her "uncanny ability" to know where trouble can be found. She's run afoul of the infamous pirate Captain Gnash several times, and has outsmarted him every time.

    She has come on land several times thanks to the wizard Kelwyn, who temporarily shifted her form to give her legs. She discovered an immense love of beignets and coffee, and Le Café du Ris de Veau was her favorite location to visit. She is currently in talks with Marquise Désirée Fournier to open a shop on the wharf, and is hoping to offer bounty from the sea in the form of shells, pearls, coral and the like. She also makes sure that fishing in her territory is carefully monitored so as to not upset the natural balance.

Quintessence swimming in a bayou

(Note - The real Quintessence can be found on Instagram!)