Ophelia Mistwalker, a half-elf bard of the College of Swords, embodies the essence of chaotic-good with her adventurous spirit and charismatic allure. Born in the bustling city of Waterdeep, she was raised solely by her human mother, Leola, never knowing her drow father. Her unique heritage manifests in her greyish-blue skin and vibrant violet eyes, complemented by her silver-blonde hair, which she often wears in intricate braids adorned with small, musical charms. At 29 years old, Ophelia's beauty is as lyrical as her voice, a testament to her bardic talents and her impulsive nature, which often leads her into reckless adventures.
Growing up, Ophelia felt the sting of isolation due to her half-drow lineage, making few friends but forging a deep bond with Sasha Cuan, a human rogue whose rebellious spirit matched her own. Their friendship blossomed into love, and Sasha introduced Ophelia to the shadowy underbelly of Waterdeep, leading her to join a secretive gang focused on information gathering. It was during a mission that Ophelia's path crossed with the renowned bard Sandoc Distantflare. Her admiration for his lute-playing prowess was cut short when the information she gathered led to his untimely death, sparking a crisis of conscience within her.
Heartbroken and disillusioned, Ophelia pleaded with Sasha to leave the city, but her lover's ties to the underworld were too strong. The betrayal came swiftly when Ophelia survived an assassination attempt orchestrated by her own gang, with Sasha's complicity. Fleeing Waterdeep with a shattered heart, she turned to the worship of Eilistraee at the age of 27, seeking solace in the goddess's embrace.
Now, as she travels the Sword Coast as an entertainer, Ophelia's performances are infused with the pain and passion of her past. Her unique quark is her tendency to sing in a hauntingly beautiful voice that seems to carry the weight of her experiences. Each note she plays on her lute is a testament to her journey from the depths of betrayal to the pursuit of redemption, her story interwoven with the melodies she creates.
Ophelia's life is a tapestry of conflicts—from the struggle to reconcile her past with her faith, to the challenge of trusting others after Sasha's betrayal. Yet, it is through her music and her newfound devotion to Eilistraee that she finds the strength to continue her journey, hoping to one day find peace and perhaps, love again.