Tuvaris Darkeye

Tuvaris Darkeye is a jaunty but dangerous woman who currently leads the Gleaming Coin Mercenaries. She has a sharp tongue to match her sword when provoked, but has a good sense of humor and doesn't seem to mind the significant scar that nearly took her eye. Tuvaris is perhaps guilty of being a bit greedy, but she has honorable qualities as well. Though the Gleaming Coin has taken some questionable jobs, Tuvaris maintains a strict code of discipline and encourages honor and pride amongst her followers. Her strong right hand is a marshscale lizardman, Savastrava - very rare to encounter, especially so far north - who carries a huge steel shield.

Tuvaris herself is outgoing and friendly, despite her indifference to violence, and can often be heard cracking jokes among the mercenaries. She remains beautiful despite the scar marring her face and isn't afraid to show it when she isn't suited up for combat. Tuvaris is secretly a bit frustrated and lonely in trying to locate a man she feels is worthy of her affections, and finds men who aren't intimidated by her attractive - though this can be a fatal mistake on the man's part if he crosses her. She is quickly reaching a critical juncture with the Gleaming Coin's growth and expansion, as the guild reaches further and further into the world and more mercenaries sign on. The mercenary band, slightly over 1000 strong and extremely well trained and equipped, is a substantial power on the world stage and is attracting unwanted attention from not only faction leaders but the rulers of countries. The Gleaming Coin Mercenaries have allied themselves with the Golden Alliance in order to add weight to their presence, but questions are being raised about the intent and the scale of the mercenary group. With foreign powers growing paranoid and the realities of an international business looming, Tuvaris will have to make some difficult decisions in the coming months.

Tuvaris was loosely inspired by the character Kitiara, an image of whom may be seen at the following address:  http://images.community.wizards.com/community.wizards.com/user/dragonlance/large/5e4db328d330c2da563d6063f8125734.jpg?v=146250