The Moonstone Amulet was crafted by the elven archmage Lyraen in the Age of Dawn. It contains fragments of the moon itself and can control the ebb and flow of shadows. Legend says it was broken into three pieces and hidden across the realm to prevent its power from falling into the wrong hands.
House Valerius has secretly allied with the underground Dwarven Confederacy. They are supplying them with surface weapons in exchange for rare minerals and tunnel access beneath rival houses' estates. This could be revealed to cause a major political shift.
Captain of the city guard. Stern but fair. Has a hidden soft spot for orphans (was one herself). Secretly investigating corruption within the guard. Could be a valuable ally if the party gains her trust. Has a distinctive scar across her left cheek from a street fight in her youth.