Kithra, the Ingenious Artificer

Name: Kithra (they frequently adopt different aliases for each form)

Background: Investigator

Backstory: Kithra grew up on the fringes of a bustling city, a changeling child raised in secret, always taught to hide their true identity. Fascinated by the complexities of society, Kithra found solace in the art of invention, tinkering with old machinery and scraps to build simple devices. But more than that, Kithra was driven by curiosity—curiosity about people, their motivations, and the secrets they kept. This curiosity naturally led Kithra into a life as an investigator, where their changeling nature became their greatest tool.

However, Kithra quickly realized that sometimes one form wasn't enough. They needed different personas for different situations. Thus, they crafted two distinct identities for themselves, each serving a specific purpose in their investigative work.

Form 1: The Ingenious Artificer

In this form, Kithra presents as a well-groomed and graceful Artificer, with soft but striking features and pale, ethereal skin. The elegant craftsmanship of their gear is on full display: intricately designed belts, arcane-infused tools, and runes that signify their mastery over magical devices.

Purpose:

This form is used when Kithra needs to blend into the upper echelons of society, working as a respected inventor or academic. In this guise, they are known as "Kira," a renowned Artificer who consults on cases involving advanced magical technology, arcane thefts, and industrial espionage. Kira is charming, sophisticated, and seemingly above reproach, making them the perfect persona to infiltrate wealthy circles or earn the trust of important figures.

Personality Traits in This Form:

Polished and eloquent, speaking with an air of authority. Often analytical and calculating, preferring to observe and deduce before acting.
Uses their inventiveness to solve problems with elegant, magical solutions.
Why This Form?

Kira allows Kithra to navigate social situations where they need to seem refined, trustworthy, and brilliant. This form provides them access to places where a more rugged persona would raise suspicion, and they can pass as a scholar or consultant. The high society trusts Kira to understand the arcane complexities of magical devices.

The Dual Nature of Their Work: Kithra uses both of these personas to their advantage, seamlessly switching between them as the investigation demands. When a case involves high society and magical intrigue, they adopt the refined identity of Kira, while Crank is their go-to form for infiltrating the underworld or dealing with shady characters. Their two forms allow them to move fluidly through all levels of society, using their changeling ability to solve mysteries that no one else could. They are the perfect investigator—one moment a noble consultant, the next a shadowy fixer—and only Kithra knows the true depths of their own identity.