Valentina Pyre

Known Facts
Valentina Pyre stepped into public eye in the mid-winter of this current year. She alleges that she is a freelance soldier and bodyguard from the deep Ghostlands; the slight accent when she speaks Thalassian seems to support this. It has been noted that she consistently wears a thin silk glove over her left hand and wrist, even when her gauntlets have been removed. This oddity is not dissimilar to the actions of a semi-notorious sin'dorei mercenary known as Veritina, who was slain in lower Stranglethorn late last year. Aside from this affectation, there is little resemblance between the two.

By her own admission, Valentina Pyre does not use her given name. Some former allies have alleged that she is descended from House Sunsinger, a Silvermoon family of mild to moderate nobility; the Sunsinger magistrices deny this vehemently. Pyre displays little to no arcane affiliations, aside from the occasional torrent common to the unmagically gifted. This seems to refute the claim.

She is at all times heavily armored and armed, and her melee weapon of choice, a horned greatstaff, is treated to a decor of both bestial and humanoid trophies. Her extensive knowledge of both longbow and rifle suggests training outside of Silvermoon.

Appearance & Persona
Although Pyre's hair is a lustrous black, falling past her shoulders, it is unlikely that this is her natural color. Her skin is unusually pale; this juxtaposition makes her sin'dorei eyes all the more startling. It is likely that she realizes this effect, as she is known to use it to her advantage among other races.

It is nigh-impossible to catalogue Pyre's personality. It is, in a word, mercurial, and seems to shift based upon her current company. She maintains a distance, both emotional and physical.

History
Unknown. She has hinted at an upbringing in the lower Ghostlands, and more than once mentioned her fondness for the Blade's Edge Mountains. Following these leads has produced little.

Employment & Allies
Though she claims no allegiance among the assorted factions of the Horde, Pyre has been seen on numerous occasions working for an alliance of soldiers called the Iron Dragon. She has stated that her loyalty to them lasts only so long as their gold does. Despite this, she is frequently in the company of a blood knight known as the Revanchism that is also under their employ. Additionally, Pyre has been noted conferring with a priestess of the order. No further information on the latter is available at this time.

Iron Dragon
An accoladed coalition of Horde soldiers. Their focus on loyalty to their cause seems at odds with Pyre's personal beliefs. Several prominent Silvermoon City personalities have also sworn to the Iron Dragon's cause, though Pyre seems to have no contact with them outside of Icecrown. Investigate further.

The Revanchism
Known casually as Revan Brightspire. He is the most frequent companion to the mercenary, though they have been witnessed in bitter brawls.

Forsaken Priestess
Perennially dressed in shadows. Investigate further.

Conclusion
While Valentina Pyre seems to present no current threat to Silvermoon and its citizens, scrutiny and investigation will continue. What little information has been gathered presents a history of violence, and the future is unlikely to differ. She has accepted work from known felons, and displays well-honed skills with a variety of weapons. The use of a false name and identity are suspect.

Any new facts uncovered will be catalogued here, for further study.