Guinevere Ëar'hen

Guinevere Ëar'hen is a Half-Sea Elf Warlock assassin, former apprentice of Archmage Lavinia, and associate of Phibi Valpip.

Appearance
She has dark skin and very angular features. She has prominent cheekbones and full lips. She has incredibly long box braids that start out as a dark navy blue and taper into a sort of teal color near the end. She has bright silvery, pale blue eyes. Though she physically leans a lot towards her human side her ears are very elven, pointed with almost fins at the bottom, stemming from her sea elf heritage. She also has thin cuts underneath her jawline high on her neck that are small gills.

Personality
Guinevere is a sarcastic, sexy, and fun assassin. She is often impulsive and driven when it comes to getting what she wants. She believes in freedom above all else, pursuing knowledge and a wanderlust that is insatiable. She loves having a good time and loves building her fortune and reputation.

Backstory
Gwen grew up in a matriarchal Sea Elf settlement that secludes itself deep underwater in the ocean just south of Caerleon. Her mother, Thalassa, is the current Queen of their people and was the previous holder of the orb. In Guienevere's family, the orb is passed down matriarchally through the royal family, and Gwen was the latest heir and next in line for the crown once her mother steps down. Her being in line for the crown has become a source of judgement from the community, as Gwen's father was a human, but her mother has now just about shut down any talk of disrespect for her daughter. Gwen's time as the Keeper of the Orb is meant to prove her willingness to serve and her dedication to her responsibility, but Guinevere has actively ran away from that responsibility, taking the orb and its power for her own fun across the continent above water. She tells her family she is just exploring the above-water world while she's young, and promises to come back to rule - who knows how true these statements are. Her recklessness is much to the ire of her older brothers - Gareth and Percy - who will never be in line for the crown. They love their sister, but their dedication to their people (and her lack of it) has left a rift between the siblings.

After leaving her home she has caused much chaos and had a lot of fun, taking any jobs she could to make her way and as she became more powerful with her orb she realized how volatile she could be. When she was offered a job to kill a powerful, but corrupt, landowner she leapt at the opportunity. She realized just how much money there could be in killing bad people and taking their wealth. With Robin Hood-esque fervor she began to become a quite well-known assassin. So much so, that powerful individuals began sending assassins after her. No one met her match until a Triton named Athryn. Athryn was to be her hit, and unbenowst to Gwen, she was Athryn's. After a long night of assassination attempts and battling, the two women not only realized mutual attraction to one another but that they both could kick some major ass - they were equals, something both women did not know was possible. That day, they killed their corrupt employers and began their own guild - The Forsaken Sea. The Forsaken Sea has grown over the years while still keeping itself elusive to those who would see them fall. As leadership, they brought in Xanthe Pérlantasïl, Gwen's childhood best friend. After that they were joined by expert assassins and magical users Nix and K.J. The Forsaken Sea has enjoyed many years at the top of their game.

More recently, something that has never even been close to happening - happened. On a particularly dicey job, Gwen was caught. To this day she has no idea what could have led to this, but the Royal Army of Caerleon finally had the Leader of the Forsaken Sea to stuff on their mantle. Gwen was irate, she couldn't contact her allies, she couldn't contact her mother - she was alone. The Archmage Lavinia approached her, the day before her sentencing for her years of crimes and approached her with a compromise. Lavinia seemed to have interest in the orb, and offered Gwen an apprenticeship in order to escape whatever punishments may come her way. It was not Gwen's ideal, but Gwen took the deal and was released on the grounds that she would serve Lavinia as an apprentice for the next many years.

Season 1
Gwen's experiences in season 1 here.

Phibi Valpip
Phibi and Gwen met when they were both apprentices under the Archmage Lavinia, shortly after Phibi's departure with the Troutbeck heroes. Gwen and Phibi were charmed by one another, with Gwen taking a particular interest due to their identical orbs that connect them to possibly the same patron. After the events of Ilazul Hearts - they began journeying together, escaping through Rielton and to the town of Lloesy, where they are now exploring The Rosewoods.